SQLite vs Postgres vs Mongo (2025)

Pick the right storage for your bot: portability, relational power, or flexible docs

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Quick Comparison

DatabaseProsConsBest For
SQLiteZero-setup, file-based, great for small botsLimited concurrency, single-nodeHobby, prototypes, low traffic
PostgresStrong consistency, relations, indexingRequires managed hosting or opsProduction bots, analytics
MongoDBFlexible schema, fast iterationSchema drift risk, consistency trade-offsContent-heavy/doc-centric data

Recommendations

  • Start with SQLite for quick MVPs and tests
  • Move to Postgres when multi-guild data and relations grow
  • Choose Mongo for document-heavy, flexible content