Compare Ditto vs. RxDB

Ditto is the only mobile database with built-in edge device connectivity and resiliency, enabling apps to synchronize without relying on a central server or constant cloud connectivity. With billions of edge devices and deskless workers driving operations and revenue, businesses are hitting the limits of what traditional cloud architectures can offer. Trusted by Chick-fil-A, Delta, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, and more, Ditto is pioneering the edge-native revolution, transforming how businesses connect, sync, and operate at the edge. By eliminating hardware dependencies, Ditto’s software-driven networking is enabling businesses to build faster, more resilient systems that thrive at the edge – no Wi-Fi, servers, or cloud required. Through the use of CRDTs and P2P mesh replication, Ditto's technology enables you to build collaborative, resilient applications where data is always available and up-to-date for every user, and can even be synced in completely offline situations. This allows you to keep mission-critical systems online when it matters most. Ditto uses an edge-native architecture. Edge-native solutions are built specifically to thrive on mobile and edge devices, without relying solely on cloud-based services. Devices running Ditto apps can discover and communicate with each other directly, forming an ad-hoc mesh network rather than routing everything through a cloud server. The platform automatically handles the complexity of discovery and connectivity using both online and offline channels – Bluetooth, peer-to-peer Wi-Fi, local LAN, WiFi, Cellular – to find nearby devices and sync data changes in real-time.

RxDB is a NoSQL database designed for local-first use, particularly suited for contemporary web and mobile applications. It facilitates offline-first capabilities by saving data directly on the client side through various storage engines such as IndexedDB, OPFS, and SQLite. With real-time reactivity, RxDB allows developers to monitor changes in documents, fields, or queries, which means that UI components can reflect data updates instantly. Its adaptable replication engine offers synchronization with multiple backends and custom endpoints, providing flexibility for various use cases. Furthermore, RxDB easily integrates with different frameworks and environments, enhancing its usability. Key features include field-level encryption, schema validation, conflict resolution, backup and restoration options, as well as support for attachments and CRDTs. By minimizing server demands and enabling rapid local queries, RxDB significantly boosts performance and scalability, making it a prime choice for applications that need real-time updates, offline functionality, and uniformity across platforms. The combination of these capabilities positions RxDB as a forward-thinking solution for developers aiming to build efficient and responsive applications.