Show HN: Dzero – The fastest globally distributed SQLite database
At JigsawStack.com, we are using Redis by Upstash to store and validate API keys among other datasets for speedy retrieval. As we scaled to more Asian markets and added replicated nodes, the cost started to shoot up while performance got a lot worse. I discovered hosting SQLite on Fly which was crazy fast & cheap with the full power of a relational database but difficult to use and scale without writing tons of code & devops. Then I found Turso as a managed service which is pretty cool but again got really expensive and had to manage a bunch of replications manually and pay per replications…
Show HN: Dzero – The fastest globally distributed SQLite database launched on June 3, 2024 with 24 votes, #850 of 4,672 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
Dzero is a globally distributed SQLite database built on Cloudflare's infrastructure, designed for developers needing fast, affordable relational database access across multiple regions. It addresses the high costs and complexity of managing replicated databases by leveraging edge computing to provide low-latency queries worldwide without manual replication management or per-replica pricing. The service is intended for teams scaling applications internationally who want SQL capabilities without the operational overhead of traditional distributed database solutions.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Dzero is a fully managed serverless SQLite database for production scale. Instantly distribute your database on EDGE nodes around the world at no extract cost. Query your database from any environment or framework. Easily manage your database with the table editor.
In the maker’s words, at launch
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