Encrypt SQLite database

Question

I have been searching for a while and got these results:

They all suggest using SQLCipher, which is a valid solution, but the commercial license costs $499.

(1) Hasn't SQLite implemented any kind of security mechanism yet ?

(2) Do you know of cheaper alternatives ?

Thank you.

[SQLite Encryption Extension](http://www.sqlite.org/see/doc/trunk/www/readme.wiki) — Rick S, Mar 08 '17 at 16:10
@RickS Just found out this: `A perpetual source code license for the SQLite Encryption Extension (SEE) costs US $2000.00.` So it's not valid. — JonZarate, Mar 08 '17 at 16:39

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 08 '18 at 09:36

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After some mails, it turns out that SQLCipher has a Community Edition available, that can be used if agreed with the license.

Here is a guide on how to integrate and use it in Android.

Here and here licensing details.

edited Mar 08 '18 at 09:36

polkduran

answered Mar 13 '17 at 08:35

JonZarate

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