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Apache HBase vs MongoDB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Apache HBase
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
11th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MongoDB
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (5th), Managed NoSQL Databases (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Apache HBase is 5.4%, up from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MongoDB is 18.9%, down from 25.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Sekhar Reddy B - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers real-time aggregations and easy for a beginner to learn to use this
We use it for real-time data grouping The most valuable part is the column family structure. We mainly use it for real-time aggregations. That's why we prefer it as a NoSQL database. We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we…
Uzair Faruqi - PeerSpot reviewer
Transforms data flow with adaptable schema and smooth public cloud deployment
One of our business units uses MongoDB, and we developed an ETL pipeline that extracts data from MongoDB and transfers it into our data warehouse MongoDB is a NoSQL database that is similar to a document database. It offers flexibility in schema adaptation, allowing us to change the schema and…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable part is the column family structure."
"Apache HBase is a database used for data storage."
"The community is great if you have problem."
"The clustering is very good. It allows us to have high availability."
"Scalability seems good. I've never been even close to finding the limits. I've run a couple of notes of redundancy but I've never had any problems with scalability."
"The most valuable feature is the geometric information done with GeoJSON."
"We can define security rules at the database level or the cluster level to grant or deny access to particular users."
"MongoDB is extremely developer-friendly because when you are starting, there is very little time needed upfront in terms of planning."
"It's easy to use."
"The most valuable features of MongoDB are the variety of translations available and the ability to deploy it on the cloud is useful. The cloud users can access the data, work on the data, and if they want to import or manipulate some data they can."
 

Cons

"We've seen performance issues."
"I don't like using Apache HBase to store huge amounts of data because of many performance issues."
"Data encryption is possible using third-party tools but they should have their own encryption capability built-in to this solution."
"At the start, connecting to the database via Compass or through a direct ID was a challenge."
"Its security features can be better. Sometimes, my higher authority says that we are not going to use MongoDB because it doesn't provide that much security for the RDBMS or relational data that we use for transactions. Instead of MongoDB, we will use Oracle Database because for a transactional service, you have to rely on RDBMS ACID properties. I would love to work on MongoDB by using my mobile phone. When I am working remotely or traveling and have some instances deployed on my server, I should be able to check through my mobile whether all the data is being pulled. GitHub has a similar feature, where it lets you read from the laptop, and you can also pull and push with your mobile phone. I would request MongoDB to provide such a feature. Basically, I want a mobile version for both iOS and Android versions."
"The dashboard is an area of concern in the solution where improvements are required."
"I have found the solution difficult to operate as an administrator."
"I think that MongoDB's search engine should be improved."
"I think it would be good to have more search options such as an index resource. This will provide more options and resources to do advance searches."
"The performance can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It's open-source."
"This is an open-source solution."
"I'm using the free version of MongoDB."
"I don't know, but I have heard from people who procure it that it is much cheaper than Oracle."
"MongoDB has a free version. You can also buy the enterprise edition, which is cheaper than Oracle."
"There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution."
"The solution is open source so is free."
"We are using the Community Edition of MongoDB."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache HBase?
Apache HBase is a database used for data storage.
What needs improvement with Apache HBase?
We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we experience performance issues sometimes when the load increases.
What advice do you have for others considering Apache HBase?
It's better to use AWS DynamoDB or Cassandra. I would rate it an eight out of ten. It is easy for a beginner to learn.
What do you like most about MongoDB?
MongoDB's approach to handling data in documents rather than traditional tables has been particularly beneficial.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MongoDB?
We use the free version of MongoDB, so there are no licensing costs.
What needs improvement with MongoDB?
There is room for improvement in integrating MongoDB with agentive AI solutions. While solutions for other databases like SQL or PostgreSQL ( /products/postgresql-reviews ) already exist, MongoDB r...
 

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Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Bloomberg, Wells Fargo, Apple, Capital One, NVIDIA
Facebook, MetLife, City of Chicago, Expedia, eBay, Google
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