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Microsoft SQL Server Compact vs Openfire

A side-by-side look at Microsoft SQL Server Compact and Openfire. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft SQL Server Compact

Microsoft SQL Server Compact

Development

Microsoft SQL Server Compact is a free, embedded database that software developers can redistribute with applications for local data storage. It provides a relational database in a small footprint with minimal requirements.

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Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

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