Choose DuckDB rather than SQLite

Same $16.49/month server, same Traceway binary, two embedded databases. DuckDB writes 4x to 15x faster than SQLite, serves dashboards at 100x the row count, and stores a billion metric points in 10.8 GB. Full numbers and methodology inside.
69 points by rubenvanwyk 84 days ago tracewayapp.com 39 comments

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DuckDB outperforms SQLite significantly in speed and efficiency, achieving 4x to 15x faster write times and handling 100 times more data for dashboards. The article provides detailed performance metrics and methodology for those considering which embedded database to choose.

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