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Description
IndexedDB serves as a fundamental API designed for the client-side storage of large volumes of structured data, including files and blobs. It utilizes indexing to facilitate efficient searches, making it suitable for extensive datasets. While traditional web storage can handle smaller data quantities well, it falls short when it comes to managing larger structured datasets, a gap that IndexedDB effectively fills. Functioning as a transactional database system akin to SQL-based Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), IndexedDB diverges from them by operating as a JavaScript-based object-oriented database. This distinction allows it to store and retrieve objects indexed by keys, with support for any objects that comply with the structured clone algorithm. Users must outline the database schema, establish a connection, and execute retrieval and updating of data through a series of transactions. Additionally, like other web storage solutions, IndexedDB adheres to the same-origin policy, ensuring data security and integrity across different domains. With its versatility and capability, IndexedDB has become an essential tool for developers dealing with complex data needs on the web.
Description
OrbitDB functions as a decentralized, serverless, peer-to-peer database that leverages IPFS for data storage and utilizes Libp2p Pubsub for seamless synchronization among peers. It incorporates Merkle-CRDTs to facilitate conflict-free writing and merging of database entries, making it ideal for decentralized applications, blockchain projects, and web apps designed to operate primarily offline. The platform provides a range of database types that cater to distinct requirements: 'events' serves as immutable append-only logs, 'documents' allows for JSON document storage indexed by specific keys, 'keyvalue' offers conventional key-value pair storage, and 'keyvalue-indexed' provides LevelDB-indexed key-value data. Each of these database types is constructed on OpLog, a structure that is immutable, cryptographically verifiable, and based on operation-driven CRDT principles. The JavaScript implementation is compatible with both browser and Node.js environments, while a version in Go is actively maintained by the Berty project, ensuring a wide range of support for developers. This flexibility and adaptability make OrbitDB a powerful choice for those looking to implement modern data solutions in distributed systems.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Mozilla
Founded
2005
Country
United States
Website
developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/IndexedDB_API
Vendor Details
Company Name
OrbitDB
Country
United States
Website
orbitdb.org