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Google Cloud Bigtable vs MongoDB Atlas comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 2, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud Bigtable
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
MongoDB Atlas
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Managed NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Google Cloud Bigtable is 5.7%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MongoDB Atlas is 6.2%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Aakash Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Great for streaming data and being a managed service is an advantage
Our primary use case is for analytics, analyzing the data sets and curing Bigtable is very user-friendly where streaming data is required. I think it's relatively easier to use than Ascentra. The fact that it's a managed service is an advantage.   The cost of this product is too expensive.…
Laksiri Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
Room for improvement in data handling leads to enhanced cost-effective data management performance
It would be beneficial if MongoDB Atlas could better support OLTP aspects and data frames, as well as enhance its capabilities for data pipelines and visualization dashboards. Furthermore, supporting the medallion architecture could be a valuable addition, and incorporating improved spatial and vector handling for geographical data could make it more competitive. Enhancing vector processing for AI capabilities would also be critical.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The main benefit I receive from Google Cloud Bigtable is the managed service part."
"It's very user-friendly where streaming data is required."
"Bigtable is faster than other competitors in the market. It helps us collate all the data, and the security features are great. The latency is low, and the computation speed is fantastic. Bigtable is also a managed service, so you don't have to worry about anything aside from analyzing the data ingested."
"The solution is very convenient."
"The most valuable feature is the backup and replication service."
"Stability-wise, it is a simple solution. I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten."
"The main benefit I receive from Google Cloud Bigtable is the managed service part."
"There are many valuable features, but scalability stands out. It can scale across zones. You can define multiple nodes. They have also partnered with AWS, offering great service with multiple features, including built-in backup, all under the same roof, without the need for external tools."
"It's flexible. We don't need to have a solid upstream availability failover, and everything is seamless in Atlas."
"I am impressed with the tool's integrations."
"It is nice because our developers create tables whenever they need to sync data."
"The stability and performance are great. The high availability feature is great. Moreover, I am happy with the automated backup and restore functionality."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"MongoDB Atlas is a database that is quite fast, stable, and reliable."
"The product is simple to use and enterprise-ready. It is also open-source."
 

Cons

"The lagging problem of the product I face is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Improvement should be made as per customer recommended and requirements."
"The cost of this product is too expensive."
"I've used Bigtable for about three or four years."
"When it comes to complex queries, a user can't get any help from a drop-down box and pick columns. It would be great if some improvements could be made in the aforementioned area concerning the solution."
"This product needs better security and transparency, and the price should be reduced."
"It would be better if there were more integration capabilities with other products."
"Querying a dataset is not very intuitive, so I think that it can be improved."
"One improvement that I would like to see is a feature to export changes made in the environment, such as creating a new user."
"Searching and browsing through the collection must be made easier."
"The product's data aggregation feature needs to work faster."
"In the past, MongoDB offered more features for free, but now it's quite limited. The free version is limited, and you need to pay extra to fully utilize it. The pricing could be improved."
"It would be great if it were easier to integrate MongoDB Atlas with AWS services. Technical support for MongoDB Atlas could be better."
"That is the only drawback that I find with MongoDB: creating the trigger."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of MongoDB Atlas is highly expensive to use and maintain. They are taking advantage of the users with such a high price."
"It is too expensive. They need to work on this."
"The solution is fairly priced."
"The tool is free since it's an open-source product."
"For me, MongoDB is expensive, but I think it is not so expensive for customers."
"MongoDB Atlas is more cost-effective than Amazon DocumentDB. It also has a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Apart from the standard licensing cost, you must also pay to get MongoDB Atlas technical support, which is expensive."
"I have seen the cost, and it was pretty cheap."
"The price of MongoDB Atlas is highly affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Cloud Bigtable?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Bigtable?
One point for improvement in Google Cloud Bigtable is that people have confusion in mapping. There are many similar products available, and Google has managed services for similar products as well....
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Bigtable?
My main use case for Google Cloud Bigtable is mainly for advertisement-related analytics-related use cases.
What do you like most about MongoDB Atlas?
There are many valuable features, but scalability stands out. It can scale across zones. You can define multiple nodes. They have also partnered with AWS, offering great service with multiple featu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MongoDB Atlas?
The price of MongoDB Atlas is reasonable, which is why many organizations, including mine, are opting for it.
What needs improvement with MongoDB Atlas?
There is nothing about MongoDB Atlas I would like to improve or any weak points at this time. I have not thought through what other features I would like to see included in future updates. MongoDB ...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Atlas, MongoDB Atlas (pay-as-you-go)
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Cognite, Dow Jones, Loblaw Digital
Wells Fargo, Forbes, Ulta Beauty, Bosch, Sanoma, Current (a Digital Bank), ASAP Log, SBB, Zebra Technologies, Radial, Kovai, Eni, Accuhit, Cognigy, and Payload.
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