VistaDB

VistaDB

VistaDB is an embedded database for .NET applications. It is ACID-compliant and provides SQL access without requiring any database drivers or client software. VistaDB is known for its small footprint and ease of use.
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VistaDB: Embedded Database for .NET Applications

ACID-compliant, SQL-accessible database without drivers or client software required, ideal for small footprint and ease of use.

What is VistaDB?

VistaDB is an embedded database engine for .NET applications. It allows developers to integrate a full-featured SQL database into their .NET applications without the need for any external database servers or client software.

Some key features of VistaDB include:

  • ACID-compliant transaction processing
  • SQL access via ADO.NET interfaces
  • Small footprint - less than 1MB DLL
  • No database drivers required
  • Encrypted database files for security
  • Multi-user support
  • Indexing and optimized query performance
  • ADO.NET Entity Framework and LINQ support
  • Standard SQL syntax with extensions like AUTOINCREMENT fields
  • Cross-platform - runs on Windows, Linux, macOS

VistaDB is designed to be embedded into .NET executables, rather than as a standalone database server. This makes it well-suited for desktop, mobile, and web applications that require the flexibility and power of SQL without the administrative overhead of running a separate database server process.

VistaDB Features

Features

  1. Embedded database for .NET applications
  2. ACID-compliant
  3. SQL access without database drivers or client software
  4. Small footprint
  5. Easy to use

Pricing

  • One-time Purchase

Pros

Lightweight and easy to integrate

No external database server required

ACID compliance for data integrity

SQL-based querying capabilities

Cons

Limited scalability compared to enterprise-level databases

May not have all the advanced features of larger databases

Potential performance limitations for large data sets


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