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Datasette vs SQLite Viewer: catalog facts
DatasetteSQLite Viewer
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Free

Free to use in the browser.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Web
  • Every table and query is instantly a web page and a JSON API
  • Plugins add maps, charts and authentication without writing an application
  • Runs client-side so data stays in the browser
  • No installation needed
  • Read-oriented; it is not a way to edit data
  • Data has to be in SQLite first
  • Read-only
  • Files must fit in memory
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Web application
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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