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# DuckDB vs SQLite: Which Embedded Database Should You Use? > DuckDB vs SQLite — when to use each. SQLite is best for apps with simple reads/writes. DuckDB is built for analytics and complex queries. See benchmarks and use cases. SQLite is the world’s most widely deployed database with many copies running on nearly every laptop and mobile phone. It focuses on transactional workloads, with a row-based storage engine, making it optimal for storing and retrieving data for an application. SQLi...