SpacetimeDB

Relational database + server.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Logic is colocated inside the database so clients connect directly to it - eliminates the web server component. Also eliminates the supporting infra, so you just deploy a single binary (if you use their cloud service). Entire app state held in memory with a commit log for persistence. Clients can replicate a subset of a database using SQL.

Tradeoffs

Server only supports Rust or C#, but there is a JS SDK client. Still requires Nginx as a reverse proxy running on a VM.

Is SpacetimeDB a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2025-04-17. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who want to simplify their infrastructure

Why consider it

Eliminates the need for a web server component

Keep in mind

Limited server language support

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