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OrbitDB vs PouchDB

A side-by-side look at OrbitDB and PouchDB. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OrbitDB

OrbitDB

Development

OrbitDB is a decentralized peer-to-peer database that allows developers to build decentralized applications. It works on top of IPFS, providing an API for managing databases on the distributed web.

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PouchDB

PouchDB

Development

PouchDB is an open-source JavaScript database that is designed to run well within web browsers. It enables applications to store data locally while offline, then synchronize it with CouchDB and compatible servers when the application is back online.

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