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SQLite Viewer vs Datasette: catalog facts
SQLite Viewer	Datasette
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
Runs client-side so data stays in the browser No installation needed	Every table and query is instantly a web page and a JSON API Plugins add maps, charts and authentication without writing an application
Read-only Files must fit in memory	Read-oriented; it is not a way to edit data Data has to be in SQLite first
Web application	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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