What database does Realm use?

Is Realm owned by MongoDB?

MongoDB announced today that it is acquiring Realm, an open-source database geared for mobile applications, for $39 million.

Is Realm based on SQLite?

Realm does not use SQLite as its engine, rather it is a database built from scratch to run directly on phones, tablets, and wearables. Realm is an object-oriented database that uses C++ as its core.

Is Realm an online database?

Realm is an open source object database management system, initially for mobile operating systems (Android/iOS) but also available for platforms such as Xamarin, React Native, and others, including desktop applications (Windows), and is licensed under the Apache License.

Is Realm and MongoDB same?

MongoDB belongs to "Databases" category of the tech stack, while Realm can be primarily classified under "Mobile Database". "Document-oriented storage" is the primary reason why developers consider MongoDB over the competitors, whereas "Good" was stated as the key factor in picking Realm.