Dexie.js IndexedDB
Dexie.js is a JavaScript library that simplifies working with IndexedDB, the browser's built-in offline-ready database.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Build offline-first web applications with a simplified IndexedDB API and seamless cloud synchronization.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires understanding of IndexedDB concepts for advanced use cases.
Pros
- +Significantly reduces complexity of IndexedDB development.
- +Enables rapid development of offline-first applications with cloud sync and auth.
- +Offers real-time data synchronization and collaborative features.
- +Flexible deployment options (SaaS or self-hosted) for Dexie Cloud.
- +Works with any JavaScript framework and across multiple platforms.
Cons
- −Requires understanding of IndexedDB concepts for advanced use cases.
- −Dexie Cloud features (sync, auth) introduce additional cost for production use.
- −Self-hosting Dexie Cloud requires infrastructure management skills.
Key features
- ✓Simplified IndexedDB API (promise-based)
- ✓Live queries for real-time UI updates
- ✓Cross-tab synchronization
- ✓Schema definition and optimized querying
- ✓Offline-first capabilities
- ✓Cloud synchronization (two-way sync)
- ✓User authentication (OAuth, custom login, magic links)
- ✓Per-object access control with realms and roles
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | 3 production users; 50,000 evaluation users; User management and authentication |
| Pro | $0.12 | month · per seat | Everything in the Free Plan, plus:; Unlimited production users; Unlimited evaluation users |
| Business | $3495 | month | Host everything yourself; Install on your own server; Delivered as a Docker image |
| Enterprise | $7995 | month | Everything in Business, plus:; Full source code; Ten years of problem-solving, delivered to you on day one |
Integrations
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