What is H2 Database?
It is a relational database management system written in Java. It can be embedded in Java applications or run in client-server mode.
H2 Database is a tool in the Databases category of a tech stack.
Who uses H2 Database?
Companies
28 companies reportedly use H2 Database in their tech stacks, including doubleSlash, EasyCrédito, and Swingvy.
Developers
159 developers on StackShare have stated that they use H2 Database.
H2 Database Integrations
Slick, Liquibase, DbVisualizer, Lucee, and DbSchema are some of the popular tools that integrate with H2 Database. Here's a list of all 6 tools that integrate with H2 Database.
H2 Database Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to H2 Database?
MySQL
The MySQL software delivers a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL Server is intended for mission-critical, heavy-load production systems as well as for embedding into mass-deployed software.
SQLite
SQLite is an embedded SQL database engine. Unlike most other SQL databases, SQLite does not have a separate server process. SQLite reads and writes directly to ordinary disk files. A complete SQL database with multiple tables, indices, triggers, and views, is contained in a single disk file.
MongoDB
MongoDB stores data in JSON-like documents that can vary in structure, offering a dynamic, flexible schema. MongoDB was also designed for high availability and scalability, with built-in replication and auto-sharding.
HSQLDB
It offers a small, fast multi-threaded and transactional database engine with in-memory and disk-based tables and supports embedded and server modes. It includes a powerful command line SQL tool and simple GUI query tools.
Oracle
Oracle Database is an RDBMS. An RDBMS that implements object-oriented features such as user-defined types, inheritance, and polymorphism is called an object-relational database management system (ORDBMS). Oracle Database has extended the relational model to an object-relational model, making it possible to store complex business models in a relational database.
