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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use an ORM or query builder with LiveStore?

It’s possible to use most ORMs/query builders with LiveStore (as long as they are able to synchronously generate SQL statements). You should also give the built-in LiveStore query builder a try.

Is there a company behind LiveStore? How does LiveStore make money?

LiveStore is developed by Johannes Schickling and has been incubated as the foundation of Overtone (a local-first music app). The plan is to keep the development of LiveStore as sustainable as possible via sponsorships and other paths (e.g. commercial licenses, paid consulting, premium devtools, etc).

Is there a hosted sync backend provided by LiveStore?

No, LiveStore is designed to be self-hosted or be used with a 3rd party sync backend.

Can I use my existing database with LiveStore?