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Good for the development process, generally stable, and easy to set up
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    Top Answer:The solution is fast.
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    Top Answer:We pay an annual fee for the license. The fees are fair.
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    Ranking
    26th
    out of 37 in Relational Databases Tools
    Views
    651
    Comparisons
    582
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    15th
    out of 37 in Relational Databases Tools
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    3,924
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    3,364
    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    202
    Rating
    8.5
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    Compared 88% of the time.
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    Compared 7% of the time.
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    Compared 1% of the time.
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    Overview

    Apache Derby, an Apache DB subproject, is an open source relational database implemented entirely in Java and available under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Some key advantages include:

    • Derby has a small footprint -- about 2.6 megabytes for the base engine and embedded JDBC driver.
    • Derby is based on the Java, JDBC, and SQL standards.
    • Derby provides an embedded JDBC driver that lets you embed Derby in any Java-based solution.
    • Derby also supports the more familiar client/server mode with the Derby Network Client JDBC driver and Derby Network Server.
    • Derby is easy to install, deploy, and use.
    LocalDB is a lightweight version of the SQL Server Express Database Engine that is targeted for program development. LocalDB starts on demand and runs in user mode, so there is no complex configuration.
    Sample Customers
    Logitech, Splice Machine, CrowdStrike, Lever, Human Solutions
    AstraZeneca, Kienzle Automotive GmbH, Kodak Alaris, Unilever, Floatel International and Kongsberg Maritime, MyHero
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Educational Organization11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Apache Derby is ranked 26th in Relational Databases Tools while LocalDB is ranked 15th in Relational Databases Tools with 5 reviews. Apache Derby is rated 0.0, while LocalDB is rated 9.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of LocalDB writes "Good for the development process, generally stable, and easy to set up". Apache Derby is most compared with MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle Database, Oracle Database In-Memory and Oracle Java DB, whereas LocalDB is most compared with SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database In-Memory, Oracle Database and Infobright DB.

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