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libSQL vs SQLite
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| Fact | libSQL | SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 17k | 11k |
| Latest | libsql-server-v0.24.32 | version-3.53.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
libSQL replaces SQLite. Alternatives to SQLite →
Drop-inA fork of SQLite that keeps its file format and C API, adding a server mode, replication and vector search.
libSQL
- libsql-server-v0.24.322025-02-14sh
- libsql-server-v0.24.312025-01-06sh
- libsql-server-v0.24.302024-12-17sh
- libsql-server-v0.24.292024-12-17sh
- libsql-server-v0.24.282024-10-30sh
SQLite
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libSQL
✓ signed The latest release, libsql-server-v0.24.32, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SQLite
unsigned The latest release, version-3.53.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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