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MongoDB Atlas vs Oracle Database as a Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2024

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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

MongoDB Atlas
Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Managed NoSQL Databases (6th)
Oracle Database as a Service
Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category, the mindshare of MongoDB Atlas is 14.5%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database as a Service is 8.8%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
 

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.
Duy AnhMai - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers security and good performance
Price-wise, the tool is expensive, and I feel it is an area where improvements are needed. Oracle Database as a Service is not as popular as other tools because we use AWS and GCP. Oracle is okay in terms of performance for banking businesses and some big companies. As I use the tool in Heineken, I know Oracle is an okay security solution. We use and deploy some applications and features from Oracle that are better than what others offer. The data in the tool is actually stored in the production part, so it is always kept a secret. I don't think that AI has been integrated into the tool. The AI used by Oracle is not as strong as that used by AWS. I recommend the tool to others, especially banking, finance, and insurance companies where the security needs to be better. There is maintenance for the tool required, but I don't know which company does it for our organization. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The price of MongoDB Atlas is reasonable, which is why many organizations, including mine, are opting for it."
"Object-based data storing capability and managing non-structured data capability are the most valuable features of MongoDB Atlas."
"The product allows us to easily set up and store large amounts of unstructured data."
"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."
"The speed of it is the most valuable feature."
"It is a scalable solution because we use quite a lot of data, and it handles it well."
"It's a good solution for NoSQL databases."
"Its most valuable features are high availability and zero maintenance."
"The most valuable Oracle Database as a Service is security."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"In terms of features, I find Automated Storage Management (ASM) and Data Guard most helpful for improving data security and reliability."
"You can be up and running the same day."
"Data Guard is the best solution for Disaster Recovery."
"The most valuable features are the free tools provided to make the solution more secure."
"The product's implementation was pretty straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database as a Service is its use as a provisioning database."
 

Cons

"Going forward, we would like to have pure AWS Cloud (native) storage instead regular storage on the AWS integration side."
"We need improved query performance."
"The initial configuration fine-tuning for performance can be time-consuming."
"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 price of the solution should be reduced."
"The UI application for MongoDB crashes a lot, so we would have to use a third-party plugin to make it work."
"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."
"Customer support needs improvement knowledge-wise."
"Oracle Database as a Service could improve by having ETL for larger data."
"Oracle Database as a Service is difficult to set up. They should make it easier."
"The solution can be improved by reducing the pricing, making the deployment less complex, and increasing security."
"It would be beneficial if Oracle could offer features similar to those provided by open-source platforms like Postgres, such as a multi-core-based platform and a shared node database."
"Oracle DBaaS could be compatible with more platforms."
"Oracle Database as a Service could improve by reducing the price."
"On the cloud services, they need to improve some console-level items, including the logging of the databases on the console level."
"The licensing model is complicated and should be simplified."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In my previous company, the product allowed use to build a database in a highly regulated environment with the ability to get distributed storage. We used MongoDB as a distributed storage to set up this environment for a critical business application with millions of dollars."
"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."
"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."
"We pay for the license on a monthly basis. It's not cheap or expensive. For smaller companies, it's definitely expensive."
"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise tier."
"The purchasing process through the AWS Marketplace was very good."
"We're currently using the Atlas for the night and don't require a license. However, it can be a problem if you want to use their enterprise environment. Then you need to purchase the license."
"I am using the free version of the solution."
"The price of the solution depends on the scale of how you will use it."
"The product is expensive."
"This solution is costly because it saves a lot of data."
"The cost for Oracle Database as a Service is higher than that for other similar solutions."
"It is a very expensive tool."
"The price depends on the solution you choose: standard, enterprise, or high performance. For example, enterprise can start between 0.4 an hour up to 1,800. Additional fees also depends on what package you choose. Your feels will be different if you choose the standard, enterprise, high performance, or extreme package. You will pay in relation to what option you ask for. The price is very good if you compare it to other databases."
"This is an expensive solution."
"What has been done is that an annual subscription model has been launched, which includes the payment of both the AML (Annual Maintenance Fee) and the subscription fee, paid on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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 do you like most about Oracle Database as a Service?
It has significantly enhanced our application development process by introducing substantial time savings and streamlining routine tasks.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database as a Service?
Prices are high. Technical support from Oracle tends to be high in quality.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database as a Service?
It would be beneficial if Oracle could offer features similar to those provided by open-source platforms like Postgres, such as a multi-core-based platform and a shared node database. While Oracle ...
 

Also Known As

Atlas
Oracle DBaaS, Oracle Database Cloud
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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