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MongoDB Atlas vs Neo4j AuraDB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 3, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

MongoDB Atlas
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (3rd)
Neo4j AuraDB
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Managed NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of MongoDB Atlas is 5.7%. The mindshare of Neo4j AuraDB is 5.0%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Erle Pereira - PeerSpot reviewer
A graph database, purpose built to leverage relationships in data, enabling lightning-fast queries for real-time analytics and insights
There’s room for improvement in Neo4j AuraDB, especially on the developer side. The learning curve can be steep, and the interface for developing and pushing code can be unnecessarily complex. It might be beneficial to simplify this process to help developers ramp up more quickly. Working with graph databases like Neo4j can be more challenging than standard databases, particularly for juniors and those new to graph technology. Streamlining the development process could make it easier for new users to get up to speed. This would be particularly useful for teams with less experience in graph databases. If I could add a feature to Neo4j AuraDB, I’d focus on improving the Bloom interface. It’s excellent for visualizing smaller datasets, but navigating through it becomes challenging as the data grows—say, past 100,000nodes. The interface works well for beginners but doesn’t scale effectively for more advanced users of large datasets. I want a UI that bridges the gap between the easy-to-use Bloom interface and more complex, text-based tools. This would help manage larger datasets more efficiently and improve performance.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"You can start quickly on projects which allow you to store many things."
"The solution is easy to use, the console is user-friendly, and overall a well-designed solution. It takes a complex system and makes it easy to understand. Additionally, the solution is always advancing and they provide a roadmap into what is coming in the future."
"Administering the solution is easy."
"The most valuable feature is the schemaless architecture."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"It is a scalable solution because we use quite a lot of data, and it handles it well."
"MongoDB Atlas is a database that is quite fast, stable, and reliable."
"The most useful feature is the management of the backup."
"The most valuable features of Neo4j AuraDB include its flexible data model and broad language support."
"Integrating the front-end language with Neo4j AuraDB is a very easy process."
"The tool is easy to use."
"The most beneficial things in terms of AuraDB are its speed, its good pricing, the multi-cloud availability."
"I like the idea of graphs and nodes and the possibilities Neo4j AuraDB offers."
"From my experience, I particularly like the professional version. Initially, developers often start with the free variant. Once the project grows, we switch to the professional version, which offers multiple databases, expanded memory, and better scalability. This allows us to handle more data and use cloud scaling features."
 

Cons

"The initial setup is not too difficult but can be somewhat tricky."
"One improvement that I would like to see is a feature to export changes made in the environment, such as creating a new user."
"The product does not have ORM."
"A few areas that we have noticed as being problematic with the MongoDB Atlas include user access to the platform. Currently, it is difficult to restrict and control what actions a user can perform within the solution, which poses a challenge from an internal auditing perspective."
"We had some edge cases where scalability was an issue where a node went offline, and we had to deal with that."
"MongoDB Atlas should improve its user experience by providing better explanations or a wizard for people working with its UI."
"During the configuration, we did some migrations where we had to reindex about 70,000 indexes, which took around an hour. They should improve this and optimize the indexing."
"The speed when combining two documents is concerning."
"I've experienced it crashing a few times, so stability could be better."
"In terms of AuraDB, the conversations have always been around scalability."
"Some features can help if they can visualize graphs better."
"There’s room for improvement in Neo4j AuraDB, especially on the developer side. The learning curve can be steep, and the interface for developing and pushing code can be unnecessarily complex. It might be beneficial to simplify this process to help developers ramp up more quickly. Working with graph databases like Neo4j can be more challenging than standard databases, particularly for juniors and those new to graph technology. Streamlining the development process could make it easier for new users to get up to speed. This would be particularly useful for teams with less experience in graph databases. If I could add a feature to Neo4j AuraDB, I’d focus on improving the Bloom interface. It’s excellent for visualizing smaller datasets, but navigating through it becomes challenging as the data grows—say, past 100,000nodes. The interface works well for beginners but doesn’t scale effectively for more advanced users of large datasets. I want a UI that bridges the gap between the easy-to-use Bloom interface and more complex, text-based tools. This would help manage larger datasets more efficiently and improve performance."
"During the product's initial setup phase, there were some issues due to disconnections in the tool's network."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Comparing the price between the MongoDB and Microsoft SQL Server, we are using the enterprise edition of Microsoft SQL Server, which is more expensive than MongoDB."
"MongoDB Atlas is not expensive, and since it's a cloud-based solution, you pay by usage."
"The pricing is good. We originally chose it over DynamoDB because of the pricing."
"I am using the free version of the solution."
"The solution is expensive overall. It does not require a license but if you want the support then you will need to purchase the license. They use a pay-as-you-go model and you are able to receive some discounts by making longer usage commitments."
"Pricing could always be better."
"We pay for the license on a monthly basis. It's not cheap or expensive. For smaller companies, it's definitely expensive."
"The solution is fairly priced. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"The tool's enterprise edition is very expensive."
"I am using an open-source version of Neo4j AuraDB."
"Neo4j AuraDB is reasonably priced, especially considering it removes the need for cloud administration and associated costs. It's a good deal for the professional version, as it includes managed services, which reduces the overhead compared to setting up your own infrastructure. The cost can be higher for enterprise-scale projects, but that's often due to the scale and complexity of the project rather than the product itself. Startups sometimes overestimate their needs and jump to enterprise pricing too quickly, leading to higher costs than necessary."
"I used the free tier."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
31%
Educational Organization
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

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

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 pricing is quite acceptable and scalable. For our service, it was around 300 to 600 euros per month, which was acceptable for our customers. We could scale up for better performance and scale d...
What needs improvement with MongoDB Atlas?
I am not an expert on what improvements could be made to MongoDB. The service is continually evolving with new features while maintaining reasonable pricing, making it attractive for developers.
What is your primary use case for Neo4j AuraDB?
I worked on a project focused on the quality of public menus, using Neo4j AuraDB to connect and create relationships between food items. This allowed us to visualize data in interesting ways and id...
What advice do you have for others considering Neo4j AuraDB?
Neo4j AuraDB is a powerful graph database that enables us to accomplish impressive tasks. Specifically, as a cloud-based service, it eliminates the need for a high-performance computer to use it. S...
 

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Sample Customers

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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