I'm trying to create an inventory management system that includes a mobile application and a Windows app, allowing customers to check real-time stock levels through a website. I'm looking for the most affordable way to host a database for this purpose. I've heard of Amazon and Oracle, but they seem too pricey for my small company. I really need some guidance on what services or APIs I should consider if I don't need a large database.
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You don't need to go with Amazon or Oracle; many web hosting services offer MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL as part of their basic plans. Instead of starting from scratch, consider using existing inventory management systems. There are plenty available, and some are open source! Once you find one that fits your needs, you can work on developing a mobile app or at least make the web interface mobile-friendly.
I'd love to get some recommendations for those open source options if you have any! My main concern is how to store data and show it on my website. So you're saying that the web host will have a database I can use right there?