Turso
The database for the edge.
Overview
Turso is a database-as-a-service built on libSQL, an open-source fork of SQLite. It is designed for global, low-latency applications by allowing you to replicate your database to multiple regions, close to your users. Turso also supports database branching, enabling developers to create fast, copy-on-write branches for isolated development and testing, similar to modern DBaaS platforms.
✨ Key Features
- Edge Replication
- Database Branching
- Based on SQLite (libSQL)
- Point-in-Time Recovery
- Generous Free Tier
- Platform API and CLI
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Based on SQLite for portability and embeddability
- Focus on global edge replication for low latency
- Open-source core (libSQL)
Unique Value: Build globally fast applications with a serverless SQLite database that replicates to the edge and supports modern development workflows with instant branching.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Deploying a database that replicates to multiple continents for low read latency.
- Creating an isolated database branch for a CI pipeline to test schema changes.
- Building an application backend on edge functions that connects to a local Turso replica.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that require the full feature set of PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Large-scale, centralized analytical workloads.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike traditional client-server databases like Postgres or MySQL, Turso's SQLite-based architecture is designed for distribution to the edge, providing lower latency for globally distributed users.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Up to 3 databases, 3 locations, 1 billion rows read, 25 million rows written, 8GB total storage.
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