InterBase
InterBase 15 is a full-featured, high-performance, small-footprint relational database that software developers can embed directly into their applications.
It delivers stronger security, easier maintenance, and trusted reliability to keep your data safe and your systems running smoothly.
Developers and enterprises choose InterBase for its ease of deployment, compact size, cross-platform flexibility, robust security, and truly zero administration.
Simple Deployment, Anywhere
Installable in minutes - or silently deployable with your application - InterBase 15 features a compact on-disk and memory footprint,
making it ideal for deployment anywhere: on Windows, Linux, or in the cloud; on a laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
The on-disk, cross-platform architecture minimizes deployment complexity, enabling smooth movement of your data between development, testing, and production, regardless of operating system.
With near-zero maintenance, automatic crash recovery, and true ACID compliance,
InterBase 15 is built to keep running 24/7 - no babysitting required.
Stay Ahead with Enterprise-Grade Security
- Automatic AES-256 encryption for data at rest and in transit
- TLS 1.2+ connections and SHA-256 password hashing for secure communications
- Optional FIPS 140-3 compliance to meet government and enterprise requirements
- Built on OpenSSL 3.5 LTS for long-term stability and peace of mind
With InterBase 15, your data stays safe, compliant, and fully protected - no extra tools or add-ons required.
Maintenance Made Easy
- Every license includes one year of maintenance, with updates and upgrades
- Perpetual licensing and easy renewals - no hidden costs, no surprises
- Self-tuning engine and automatic recovery for continuous operation
Built for Every Environment
InterBase 15 runs on virtually any system, from embedded devices to enterprise servers.
New support includes Windows Server 2025, RHEL 10, and Ubuntu 24,
in addition to existing Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms.
With virtually no code changes, you can scale from a small embedded database
to a full, high-performance server capable of processing massive workloads - all with the same trusted technology.
InterBase Editions
InterBase Server Edition
A highly scalable, multi-version DBMS for business-critical applications with complex logic and high concurrency.
Provides enterprise-grade security, fast installation, small footprint, and near-zero maintenance - perfect for turnkey embedded and server-based solutions.
InterBase Desktop Edition
An affordable, full-featured database for standalone or desktop applications.
Ideal for developers using Delphi and C++Builder, it offers strong encryption, reliability, and a minimal operational footprint.
IBLite
A freely deployable embedded database for iOS and Android.
Runs entirely within your application process space, providing an extremely small footprint and zero-configuration operation.
Upgrade to InterBase ToGo for encryption, multi-core support, and larger database sizes.
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