# libSQL

> MIT open-contribution fork of SQLite (Turso engine)

**Category:** Databases  
**Pricing:** open-source  
**URL:** https://turso.tech/libsql  
**GitHub:** https://github.com/tursodatabase/libsql  
**Added:** 2026-09-06

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## The Hook

libSQL is the MIT SQLite fork with open contributions under Turso.

## What's Good

MIT. SQLite-compatible with replication hooks and Wasm builds.

## The Catch

Engine, not a hosted fleet - Turso gem covers the SaaS product. Distinct from Turso hosted and sqlite-vec extension.

## Verdict

MIT SQLite fork. Free forever.