AxioDB is an embedded NoSQL database for Node.js with MongoDB-style queries. It is a pure JavaScript alternative to SQLite with zero native dependencies, no node-gyp compilation, and no platform-specific binaries. Install with 'npm install axiodb' and you have a database — no mongod process, no server setup. Perfect for Electron apps, CLI tools, and local-first applications.

Is AxioDB a replacement for MongoDB?

No. AxioDB is embedded — it runs inside your app with no server. MongoDB is a client-server database for multi-user production systems. Use AxioDB for desktop apps, CLI tools, and local-first applications with 10K–500K documents. Use MongoDB when you need a shared, networked, multi-user database.

Does AxioDB work with Electron?

Yes — Electron is the primary use case AxioDB was built for. Zero native dependencies means no electron-rebuild, no platform-specific .node files, no node-gyp compilation. Just npm install axiodb and it works on Windows, Mac, and Linux without any rebuild step.

What is the difference between AxioDB and better-sqlite3?

better-sqlite3 uses C native bindings and requires compilation via node-gyp. AxioDB is pure JavaScript — it installs in any Node.js environment without compilation or platform-specific builds. AxioDB also uses NoSQL/JSON document queries instead of SQL strings, includes built-in caching and Worker Threads, and works out of the box in Electron without electron-rebuild.

What is the difference between AxioDB and lowdb?

lowdb stores everything in a single JSON file and becomes slow above 1,000–5,000 records due to full-file reads on every operation. AxioDB uses file-per-document tree storage with InMemoryCache, Worker Threads, and auto-indexing — optimized for 10,000–500,000 documents with O(1) lookups by ID and fast filtered queries.

What is the difference between AxioDB and nedb?

NeDB is abandoned (no active maintenance since 2016) and keeps the entire database in memory. AxioDB is actively maintained, uses file-based storage, supports TypeScript, ACID transactions with savepoints and WAL, Worker Threads, AES-256 encryption, custom field indexing, and AxioDBCloud remote access.

How many documents can AxioDB handle?

AxioDB is optimized for 10,000–500,000 documents per collection. For 1M+ documents, migrate to PostgreSQL or MongoDB. AxioDB's InMemoryCache and Worker Threads keep performance fast within this range — documentId lookups take ~1ms and indexed queries take ~2ms on 10,000 documents.

Does AxioDB support TypeScript?

Yes. Full TypeScript type definitions are included out of the box with the axiodb npm package. No @types/axiodb needed.

Does AxioDB work in the browser?

No. AxioDB requires Node.js (v20+) and uses the filesystem for storage. It is a server-side and desktop embedded database. It does not run in browsers.

AxioDBCloud is a TCP-based remote access layer for AxioDB. Deploy AxioDB in Docker or Cloud, then connect from multiple clients using the exact same API as embedded AxioDB — zero code changes. Supports 1,000+ concurrent connections, auto-reconnect with exponential backoff, and heartbeat monitoring.

Production Caching Features

Advanced caching capabilities for modern production environments

AxioDB delivers a complete suite of caching features engineered specifically for production environments, from high-traffic web applications to enterprise-scale APIs. Experience lightning-fast data retrieval, intelligent memory management, and seamless integration with your existing technology stack.

Intelligent Cache Management

Lazy caching with random TTL (5-15 min) to prevent cache stampede, selective cache invalidation per collection, and automatic index cache cleanup for memory optimization in production environments.

Chainable Query Methods

Execute sophisticated cache queries with fluent API methods designed for real-time data retrieval and filtering.

.query().Sort().Limit().Skip()

High-Performance Data Layer

Purpose-built for production caching with optimized I/O operations, intelligent buffering, and sub-millisecond response times for frequently accessed data.

Secure Cache Storage

Enterprise-grade encryption for sensitive cached data including user sessions, API responses, and confidential application state with automatic key rotation.

Advanced Aggregation Pipelines

Execute sophisticated data processing workflows with MongoDB-compatible aggregation operations for comprehensive business intelligence and analytics.

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Intelligent Memory Caching

Dramatically accelerate query performance with our intelligent in-memory caching system, delivering sub-millisecond response times for frequently accessed data and optimized resource utilization.

Zero-Configuration Setup

Get started instantly with our serverless architecture—no complex installations, database servers, or lengthy configurations required. Simply install and begin building your application immediately.

Tree-like Structure

Store data in a hierarchical tree-like structure that enables efficient data retrieval, organization, and management with intuitive parent-child relationships.

Single Instance Architecture

Ensures data consistency and security through a single instance pattern. Initialize one AxioDB instance and create unlimited databases, collections, and documents under unified management.

new AxioDB()

Web-Based GUI Dashboard

Automatically launches a comprehensive web-based management interface for visual database administration, query execution, and real-time monitoring.

localhost:27018

Custom Field Indexing

Create custom indexes on any field(s) using newIndex() to dramatically boost query performance. Supports single and multi-field indexes for optimized lookups, range queries, sorting, and filtering operations.

collection.newIndex('email', 'age', 'name');

Flexible Collection Configuration

Create collections with versatile configurations: basic collections, encrypted collections with auto-generated or custom keys, schema-only collections, or collections with both encryption and comprehensive schema validation.

Bulk Operations Support

Handle massive datasets efficiently with high-performance bulk operations that significantly reduce overhead and improve throughput for large-scale data operations.

insertMany()UpdateMany()DeleteMany()

Advanced Query Operators

Comprehensive MongoDB-compatible query operators for sophisticated data filtering, matching, and retrieval operations with familiar syntax and powerful capabilities.

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Built-in Web GUI

Enable the built-in web interface to visualize and inspect your databases. Perfect for Electron apps—give your users a database inspector without extra dependencies. Runs on localhost:27018.

new AxioDB({ GUI: true }) // Enable GUI

Custom Database Path

Define custom storage locations for your databases with flexible path configuration, enabling better project organization and deployment flexibility across different environments.

new AxioDB({ GUI: true, RootName: "MyDB", CustomPath: "./custom/path" })