SQL (with your RDBMS)
- Fair 3.3
- Easy 3.3
- Secure 3.0
FES Scores 9
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 3 | SQL standard (ISO/IEC 9075) is widely adopted and documented, enabling day-one deployment for basic operations. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): self-host usually means patching, backups and upgrades for the NGO. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 5 | SQL is a universal standard for database integration, supported by nearly all relational database systems. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 4 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): self-host helps exit; proprietary product may still constrain formats. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 4 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): non-EU vendor; self-host still lets you pick EU infra — verify update/support exposure. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): proprietary / non-OSI license — openness capped unless open standards dominate. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 3 | SQL standard includes security features like access control and data integrity but requires implementation by vendors. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 2 | SQL standard itself does not enforce user-level security; this depends on the specific database implementation. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 4 | SQL standard supports structured storage and querying of personal data, enabling compliance with data protection frameworks. Source |
Indicative scores from public information — how we score.