Turso
The next evolution of SQLite, designed for modern applications, AI, and edge computing.
Overview
Turso is positioned as the next evolution of SQLite, transforming the popular embedded database into a cloud-native, distributed system. It allows developers to build applications that are highly responsive, scalable, and can run anywhere – from offline devices and browsers (via WebAssembly) to the cloud. By extending SQLite with features like native vector search, replication, and branching, Turso addresses the needs of modern application development, especially for AI and edge computing. The platform offers a fully managed cloud service for production workloads, handling infrastructure, scaling, and security. It enables developers to create unlimited SQLite databases, synchronize data across devices, and collaborate with team members. Turso's focus on performance, privacy (especially for on-device AI), and developer experience makes it a compelling choice for building the next generation of data-driven applications.
Pricing
Free
- 100 Databases
- 100 Monthly Active Databases
- 5GB Total Storage
- 500 Million Monthly Rows Read
- 10 Million Monthly Rows Written
- 3GB Monthly Syncs
- 1 day Point-In-Time Restore
- Community Support
Developer
- Unlimited Databases
- 500 Monthly Active Databases + $0.20 / Active DB
- 9GB Total Storage + $0.75 / GB
- 2.5 Billion Monthly Rows Read + $1 / Billion
- 25 Million Monthly Rows Written + $1 / Million
- 10GB Monthly Syncs + $0.35 / GB
- 10 days Point-In-Time Restore
- 3 Day Retention Audit Logs
- Community Support
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Leverages the familiarity and efficiency of SQLite with cloud-native enhancements.
- Native vector search simplifies AI application development without external extensions.
- Supports local-first and on-device AI applications with privacy benefits.
- Branching feature allows for rapid experimentation and isolated development environments.
- Serverless and fully managed, reducing operational overhead.
- Designed for high responsiveness with async primitives.
- Open contribution model fosters community involvement and development.
Cons
- Concurrent writes feature is still in development ('Soon' status), limiting immediate advanced concurrency.
- Being a newer technology, the ecosystem and community support might be smaller compared to established databases.
- Requires understanding of SQLite's nuances, even with Turso's enhancements.
- Pricing model might become a consideration for very large-scale, high-usage scenarios.
- Reliance on 'libSQL' (Turso's fork of SQLite) means potential divergence from mainline SQLite features over time.
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Best For
- Building AI agents and applications requiring fast, local data access and vector search.
- Developing local-first applications that need offline capabilities and data synchronization.
- Creating highly scalable web and mobile applications with edge deployment.
- Prototyping and experimenting with new features using database branching.
- Applications requiring a lightweight, embedded database that can also scale to the cloud.
- IoT and edge computing solutions where data needs to be processed close to the source.
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