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ElectricSQL vs PGlite

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
ElectricSQL: Sync engine for local-first apps
PGlite: Postgres in the browser and Node
Pricing Model
ElectricSQL: open-source
PGlite: open-source
Starting Price
ElectricSQL: $0/mo
PGlite: $0/mo
Free Plan
ElectricSQL: Yes
PGlite: Yes
GitHub Stars
ElectricSQL: 7.2k
PGlite: 12.5k
npm Downloads/wk
ElectricSQL:
PGlite: 290.0k
GitHub Forks
ElectricSQL: 210
PGlite: 320
Open Issues
ElectricSQL: 110
PGlite: 78
Tags
ElectricSQL: local-first, sync, postgresql, crdt
PGlite: wasm, postgresql, embedded, browser-db

ElectricSQL vs PGlite: which to choose

PGlite has the larger community with 12.5k GitHub stars against 7.2k for ElectricSQL, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose ElectricSQL if you lean toward local-first and sync; choose PGlite if wasm and postgresql matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is ElectricSQL or PGlite better?

It depends on your priorities. ElectricSQL has 7.2k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while PGlite has 12.5k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is ElectricSQL cheaper than PGlite?

ElectricSQL starts at $0/mo while PGlite starts at $0/mo. ElectricSQL has a free plan. PGlite has a free plan.

What are the main differences between ElectricSQL and PGlite?

ElectricSQL is tagged as local-first, sync, postgresql while PGlite is tagged as wasm, postgresql, embedded. ElectricSQL uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 7.2k GitHub stars. PGlite uses a open-source model with 12.5k GitHub stars.

Does ElectricSQL or PGlite have a free plan?

Yes, both ElectricSQL and PGlite offer a free plan.

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