In database management, handling transactions efficiently while ensuring data accuracy is critical. Two popular models—ACID and BASE—address these needs, but in different ways. ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) offers strict data consistency and dependability, commonly used in traditional relational databases. BASE (Basically Available, Soft state, Eventually consistent), on the other hand, favors high accessibility and scalability, often found in distributed NoSQL systems.