Online database

An online database is a database accessible from a network, including from the Internet.

It differs from a local database, held in an individual computer or its attached storage, such as a CD.

• For the system or software designed to Currently, there are several database products designed specifically as hosted databases delivered as software as a service products. These differ from typical traditional databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, etc. Some of the differences are:
• These online databases are delivered primarily via a web browser
• They are often purchased by a monthly subscription
• They embed common collaboration features such as sharing, email notifications, etc.

For information on the contents of specific types of database, see

• Bibliographic databases
• Customer relationship management

To learn about generic online databases that can be used by any software application, see Cloud database.

See also

• List of online databases
• List of search engines
• List of academic databases and search engines