Local Databases vs Serverless Databases

Developers should use local databases when building applications that require fast data access, offline functionality, or data privacy without relying on a network connection meets developers should use serverless databases for applications with variable or unpredictable workloads, such as web apps, mobile backends, or iot systems, to avoid over-provisioning and reduce costs. Here's our take.

Local Databases

Nice Pick

Developers should use local databases when building applications that require fast data access, offline functionality, or data privacy without relying on a network connection

Pros

• They are essential for mobile apps (e
• Related to: sqlite, indexeddb

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Serverless Databases

Developers should use serverless databases for applications with variable or unpredictable workloads, such as web apps, mobile backends, or IoT systems, to avoid over-provisioning and reduce costs

Pros

• They are ideal for rapid prototyping, microservices architectures, and scenarios where operational overhead needs minimization, as they eliminate server management tasks like patching and capacity planning
• Related to: aws-aurora-serverless, google-cloud-firestore

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Local Databases if: You want they are essential for mobile apps (e and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Serverless Databases if: You prioritize they are ideal for rapid prototyping, microservices architectures, and scenarios where operational overhead needs minimization, as they eliminate server management tasks like patching and capacity planning over what Local Databases offers.

The Bottom Line

Local Databases wins

Developers should use local databases when building applications that require fast data access, offline functionality, or data privacy without relying on a network connection