Free small database for small apps that works on both 32bit and 64bit Windows?

Question

do you know any free small database for small apps that works on both 32bit and 64bit Windows ?

Should i try SQLLite or something like that ?

What do you recommend ?

Thanks !

SQLite is good, there is also XML as well. – Matthew Apr 24 '12 at 08:27 — Matthew, Apr 24 '12 at 08:27

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:12

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I answered something similar here, but it doesn't detail 32/64bit support:

However, lots of the popular ones offer this support.

I know SQL CE has 64-bit libraries, so this is a viable solution. I am currently using this with NHibernate in a small .NET app without any issue.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:12

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answered Apr 24 '12 at 08:27

Adam Houldsworth

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 24 '12 at 12:56

The last solution from Microsoft is SQL Server Compact 4.0: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17876 It is totally free.

I would recommend to used it instead of other 3rd party solution because it seamless integration with LINQ and EntityFramework.

Moreover, you can have in the future a dual application supporting local and server-based database with minimal configuration.

Another advantage is that you can use ClickOnce to deploy it along with your application.

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