c-treeACE vs eXtremeDB
c-treeACE: FairCom's embeddable ISAM, SQL and JSON database engine, now sold as FairCom DB; roots in 1984's c-tree. eXtremeDB: Embedded in-memory and hybrid database for devices, real-time systems and time-series analytics.
key differences
- c-treeACE is primarily a relational database; eXtremeDB is key-value.
- Horizontal scaling is manual in c-treeACE and native in eXtremeDB.
- Only c-treeACE has full-text search, json, triggers, stored procedures.
- Only eXtremeDB has vector search, geospatial, columnar storage, in-memory, compression.
choose c-treeace for
- +Embedded database inside commercial or industrial software
- +Modernising Btrieve, ISAM or COBOL applications
- +High-speed record access with SQL reporting on the same tables
- +Edge and IIoT data collection with FairCom Edge
best at · OLTP, Embedded, IoT
choose extremedb for
- +Embedded databases in network equipment
- +Avionics and defence systems
- +Industrial controllers and edge gateways
- +In-process market data analytics
best at · Embedded, Edge, Time-series
c-treeACE vs eXtremeDB: FAQ
What is the difference between c-treeACE and eXtremeDB?
c-treeACE: FairCom's embeddable ISAM, SQL and JSON database engine, now sold as FairCom DB; roots in 1984's c-tree. eXtremeDB: Embedded in-memory and hybrid database for devices, real-time systems and time-series analytics. c-treeACE is primarily a relational database; eXtremeDB is key-value. Horizontal scaling is manual in c-treeACE and native in eXtremeDB. Only c-treeACE has full-text search, json, triggers, stored procedures.
When should I choose c-treeACE over eXtremeDB?
Choose c-treeACE for embedded database inside commercial or industrial software; modernising Btrieve, ISAM or COBOL applications; and high-speed record access with SQL reporting on the same tables. Choose eXtremeDB for embedded databases in network equipment; avionics and defence systems; and industrial controllers and edge gateways.
Is c-treeACE or eXtremeDB more popular?
eXtremeDB ranks #421 on the WhichDB Score (4.0/100) and c-treeACE ranks #699 (0.0/100). Popularity is not fit: check the requirements that matter for your project.
Are c-treeACE and eXtremeDB open source?
No. c-treeACE is proprietary, closed-source software. License: Commercial license. No. eXtremeDB is proprietary, closed-source software. License: Commercial (per-product licensing).