Can you read and write SQLite at the same time?

Why you should not use SQLite?

High write volumes: SQLite allows only one write operation to take place at any given time, which significantly limits its throughput. If your application requires lots of write operations or multiple concurrent writers, SQLite may not be adequate for your needs.

Does SQLite support concurrent reads?

Usually, SQLite allows at most one writer to proceed concurrently. The BEGIN CONCURRENT enhancement allows multiple writers to process write transactions simultanously if the database is in "wal" or "wal2" mode, although the system still serializes COMMIT commands.

Does SQLite allow multiple connections?

SQLite does support multiple concurrent connections, and therefore it can be used with a multi-threaded or multi-process application. The catch is that when SQLite opens a write transaction, it will lock all the tables.

What are the disadvantages of SQLite?

One of the main drawbacks of the SQLite system is its lack of multi-user capabilities which can be found in full-fledged RDBMS systems like MySQL and PostgreSQL. This translates to a lack of granular access control, a friendly user management system, and security capabilities beyond encrypting the database file itself.