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RaimaDB

Paid#32 of 37 in Relational DatabasesIn-Memory Databases

RaimaDB: A cross-platform embedded database for real-time, edge, mobile, and IoT applications. Ranked #32 of 37 in Relational Databases by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for embedded edge and device databases.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Embedded edge and device databases
Free plan
No
Deployment model
Both
Founded
1982 · Seattle, Washington, USA
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports in-memory, hybrid, and persistent storage modes
- Provides ACID transactions, rollback recovery, and SQL support
- Offers replication, encryption, time-series, and geospatial support
Where it doesn't
- Pricing and licensing are quote-based
- There is no perpetual free plan
- The product is proprietary rather than open source

Our verdict on RaimaDB

RaimaDB is an embedded relational database management system for developers building real-time, IoT, edge, mobile, and other mission-critical applications. It can run within applications or devices and supports desktop, embedded, mobile, and bare-metal operating systems. Deployment options include embedded and client-server configurations, with support for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, APIs, and self-hosted environments. Its small-footprint design suits products that need database capabilities close to devices or at the edge.

Pricing is contact-sales, with licensing and runtime options handled through quotes rather than published numeric plans. The product has no perpetual free plan, while the vendor advertises a free evaluation trial for evaluation purposes. For integration and ecosystem fit, RaimaDB supports JDBC, ODBC, ADO.NET, DBeaver, Tableau, and SymmetricDS. These connections give teams established database access paths, analysis options, and synchronization tooling alongside the database's native deployment models.

Its standout depth is the combination of storage and distribution capabilities: applications can use in-memory, hybrid, or persistent storage; ACID transactions with rollback recovery; SQL, stored procedures, and triggers; and edge-to-cloud or edge-to-edge replication. AES encryption from 128-bit to 256-bit, time-series support, and geospatial support extend its fit for connected devices and real-time systems. Choose RaimaDB when embedded deployment, cross-platform reach, replication, and mission-critical transaction handling matter together. Teams seeking an open-source database or straightforward self-serve pricing should consider alternatives.

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RaimaDB pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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RaimaDB fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment model	Both
Managed service	No
High availability	Yes
Read replicas	Not verified
Backup retention	Not verified
JSON data support	Yes
Maximum connections	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	8 integrations: SymmetricDS, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DBeaver, Tableau, Microsoft Access …
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	raima.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

RaimaDB integrations

RaimaDB lists 8 integrations on its own site.

SymmetricDS
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
DBeaver
Tableau
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Visual Studio

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