Turso
turso.tech
A SQLite-based database platform for edge and serverless deployments — consistent SQLite semantics with replication, branching, and a global edge network accessible via HTTP from any environment.
Why it is useful
Brings SQLite's simplicity to production distributed deployments. Because SQLite is the query engine, there's zero impedance mismatch for apps already using it locally. Database branching for development workflows and embedded replicas for sub-millisecond edge reads make it a compelling alternative to hosted Postgres for read-heavy apps. The free tier is generous enough for serious projects.
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