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What is solidDB
solidDB is an embedded and in-memory relational database designed for low-latency transactional workloads. It is commonly used by software vendors and engineering teams building telecom, industrial, and other real-time systems that need deterministic performance and small footprint deployments. The product supports SQL and can be deployed as an embedded database within an application or as a standalone server. solidDB is positioned for environments where predictable response times and high availability features matter more than broad cloud-managed service integration.
Low-latency in-memory OLTP
solidDB is built around an in-memory architecture that targets fast transactional processing and predictable response times. This design fits real-time and embedded use cases where disk I/O variability is undesirable. It is often selected when applications need a relational model and SQL while keeping runtime overhead low. For teams comparing general-purpose enterprise databases, this focus can reduce tuning complexity for latency-sensitive OLTP.
Embedded deployment option
solidDB can run embedded inside an application, which simplifies distribution for ISVs and appliance-style deployments. Embedded operation can reduce external dependencies and can improve resilience in disconnected or edge environments. This model is useful when a managed cloud database service is not feasible due to footprint, connectivity, or certification constraints. It also supports a server mode for more traditional client/server deployments.
High availability capabilities
solidDB includes features aimed at continuous operation, such as replication options used in high-availability configurations. These capabilities support systems that require uptime and fast recovery characteristics. For operational teams, built-in HA features can reduce the need to assemble availability tooling from multiple components. The approach is aligned with deployments where the database is part of a larger real-time platform.
Limited cloud-managed ecosystem
solidDB is primarily delivered as software to deploy and operate rather than as a widely adopted managed cloud service. Organizations that prefer turnkey provisioning, automated patching, and deep integration with hyperscaler services may find fewer out-of-the-box options. This can increase operational responsibility for backups, upgrades, and monitoring. It may be less aligned with cloud-native patterns compared with databases offered as fully managed services.
Smaller third-party tooling footprint
Compared with mainstream relational databases, solidDB typically has a smaller ecosystem of third-party administration, monitoring, and developer tools. Teams may rely more on vendor-provided utilities and standard SQL/JDBC/ODBC integrations. This can affect hiring, training, and availability of prebuilt integrations. It can also mean fewer community examples and troubleshooting resources.
Niche fit outside real-time
solidDB is optimized for embedded and real-time OLTP scenarios, which may not match analytics-heavy or mixed workload requirements. Organizations needing large-scale analytical processing, broad data lake integrations, or extensive built-in BI/ELT connectivity may need additional components. In such cases, a general-purpose enterprise or cloud data platform may be a better primary system of record. solidDB is best evaluated against requirements for latency, footprint, and deployment constraints rather than breadth of platform features.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise / OEM / Embedded | Custom pricing — contact UNICOM Systems (no public pricing published) | Enterprise, proprietary licensing; in-memory RDBMS with HotStandby HA, Grid scaling, vector extension; ordering via UNICOM order/contact form or sales request. |
Seller details
Unicom Systems, Inc. (solidDB product line; originally Solid Information Technology, acquired by IBM and later transferred to Unicom Systems)
Mission Viejo, CA, USA
1985
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https://www.unicomsi.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/unicom-systems-inc/
