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SQLite vs Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition: catalog facts
SQLite	Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition
Free Free for any purpose; the source code is in the public domain.	Free Developer Edition is free for development and test use; production use requires a paid…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows
Whole database in a single file with no server to run Public-domain source code usable for any purpose	Full SQL Server feature set at no cost for development Integration with Azure services
Mainly a library; the bundled sqlite3 shell is command-line only No graphical browser included	Not licensed for production workloads Proprietary software
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Public domain	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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