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MongoDB Atlas vs Oracle Database as a Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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 (7th)
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 May 2025, in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category, the mindshare of MongoDB Atlas is 14.2%, down from 15.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database as a Service is 8.8%, up from 8.3% 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 most valuable feature is the schemaless architecture."
"Being schemaless is what I like best about MongoDB Atlas."
"Object-based data storing capability and managing non-structured data capability are the most valuable features of MongoDB Atlas."
"It has a flexible integration with our easy API."
"The initial setup of MongoDB Atlas is straightforward...It is a scalable solution."
"Scalability is its most valuable feature, as it is pretty simple."
"The auto-scaling feature is the most valuable aspect."
"MongoDB Atlas is a platform as a service and it has proven to be particularly valuable due to its self-managing nature. This has allowed us to minimize the amount of time and effort required to manage it, as it effectively manages itself. Additionally, it is a complete solution when looking at its features."
"The solution is very stable. It's very powerful."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database as a Service is the object types. The object types are not available in other databases, such as SQL and Postgres. Additionally, the security is very good."
"The most valuable aspects of the solution are the general database system resilience and security."
"Oracle Database as a Service is stable."
"What I found most valuable about Oracle Database as a Service is its fast transactions and materialized views."
"We are using Oracle Database as a Service mainly for pulling out audit reports."
"What I like about Oracle Database as a Service is that it has excellent stability, and the development is effortless. I also like the enhanced queries in Oracle Database as a Service best."
"I would rate this solution as an eight out of ten because the stability and performance are good and the solution does not need to be maintained a lot."
 

Cons

"Searching and browsing through the collection must be made easier."
"The product's file storage documentation needs improvement."
"An area for improvement in MongoDB Atlas is that it does not support individual or personal database backup, though it supports cloud cluster backup."
"The price of the solution should be reduced."
"The initial setup is not too difficult but can be somewhat tricky."
"From an improvement standpoint, MongoDB can improve security."
"Querying a dataset is not very intuitive, so I think that it can be improved."
"MongoDB Atlas should add more APIs in their Terraform module because sometimes I find it difficult to find the resources in their Terraform model."
"The installation process requires improvement as it can be quite complex."
"The solution’s price could be reduced."
"I would like to see a better dashboard for the storage. It need to be more complete overall."
"Some bugs could be fixed. There have been some internal software bugs, just like any other newly released software. These bugs gets fixed by patch updates from Oracle on regular basis."
"The price of the solution is an area of concern. From an improvement perspective, the price of the solution should be lowered."
"We'd like to see better support for non-structured data and in-memory load."
"Some of the technical features could be improved. They have a problem with some of the object types. I think this is one of the issues which is needed to be improved."
"The performance needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for the license on a monthly basis. It's not cheap or expensive. For smaller companies, it's definitely expensive."
"It is too expensive. They need to work on this."
"I am using the free version of the solution."
"Pricing could always be better."
"The purchasing process through the AWS Marketplace was very good."
"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."
"It is an open-source platform."
"For our service, it was around 300 to 600 euros per month, which was acceptable for our customers."
"The solution is expensive."
"The cost for Oracle Database as a Service is higher than that for other similar solutions."
"For on-premises, a perpetual license is a standard $17,500 plus 22% for one year of support."
"Oracle Database as a Service has a yearly licensing fee, which is expensive."
"Oracle Database is less expensive than the previous solution we used."
"The product is expensive."
"This is an expensive solution."
"The price of the solution depends on the scale of how you will use it."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
27%
Computer Software Company
15%
Retailer
7%
Manufacturing Company
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 price of MongoDB Atlas is reasonable, which is why many organizations, including mine, are opting for it.
What needs improvement with MongoDB Atlas?
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, supporti...
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
 

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