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MongoDB vs Neo4j Graph Database comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

MongoDB
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (5th), Managed NoSQL Databases (7th)
Neo4j Graph Database
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of MongoDB is 23.6%, down from 27.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Neo4j Graph Database is 3.6%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Hamidul Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
Lightweight with good flexibility and very fast performance for searching data
I used the solution in the production level to search data and create education-based tutorials for a project. We had 30 managers, senior architects, tech leads, and software engineers working on the project.  Currently, I use the solution for my personal work.  The solution has good flexibility…
AR
Easy to use and not so expensive
For first-time users, if you don't know much about the tool, I think you should go with a document-based DBMS tool. I had to use the tool because I learned about it in college. My advice to others is that they need to learn about the tool, nodes, and vertices and then purchase Neo4j Graph Database. It will be a little bit difficult for new users to know what is the meaning of a node, what vertices are, how to use it, or how an application can use it. The tool is easy for new users as it is an intuitive tool. I rate the tool a nine 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

"One of the most valuable features of MongoDB is it is Its open source."
"In our case, it is most important to have redundancy."
"The geospatial index feature is useful for dealing with latitude and longitude data."
"The installation is very easy to do and understand."
"I find the integration with other tools very easy."
"MongoDB's approach to handling data in documents rather than traditional tables has been particularly beneficial."
"MongoDB is scalable and stable. The initial setup is very easy, and deployment and maintenance can be done by one person."
"The Dynamic Application is a valuable feature."
"The solution's best feature is how it differs from traditional SQL databases. It's hard to map people and find those near me in SQL, which requires long, complex queries. Neo4j Graph Database makes this easier with simpler queries. It also supports more data types, like JSON, which SQL doesn't."
"As a graph database, I am surprised at their performance and response time."
"For now, the tool doesn't break down or stop, so it is quite stable."
"Creates the ability to visualize outputs."
"Enables people to understand what the business problem is and how the technology helps."
 

Cons

"I have found the solution difficult to operate as an administrator."
"The product's data consistency could be more efficient than traditional SQLs."
"Data encryption is possible using third-party tools but they should have their own encryption capability built-in to this solution."
"You need integration with other tools to run the query in MongoDB."
"It is important to note that MongoDB has limitations since it can only be used for specific use cases. For example, for master data, I would want to pick keys using an RDBMS, but for attachments, I would choose MongoDB."
"I would like to see the scalability and security improved."
"MongoDB should incorporate more features, particularly search functionality, and real-time communication capabilities, to improve the database and provide data listening services. Currently, we rely on the Atlas offering, but it would be fantastic if MongoDB could develop a new solution or updated version that includes these features within its internal database and driver. However, I am uncertain if this would be a viable or profitable move for them, and I am speaking from a mobile-centric viewpoint."
"MongoDB should not be used for reporting, analytics, or number-crunching tasks."
"There are concerns about performance and whether the tool can necessarily scale to provide the solution."
"So far, we have not had any issues and are happy with the product in general."
"For me, when the tool was deployed on an on-premises model, it was a little bit difficult the first time."
"The tool could improve by having more resources, especially for Golang, which we use. It lacks good basic libraries and doesn't have an ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool, which many NoSQL databases have. We thought about building an ORM for the Neo4j Graph Database but are too busy."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"MongoDB has a free version. You can also buy the enterprise edition, which is cheaper than Oracle."
"The solution is open source so is free."
"MongoDB is a free solution. We wanted to have high availability and the subscription cost was quite expensive because the basic one is free and then when you want to have some other replications or other features you will need to pay money. Overall the solution is expensive."
"I'm using the free version of MongoDB."
"MongoDB is a bit expensive compared to its competitors."
"MongoDB is an open-source solution."
"You only have to pay for the paid version, not the open-source version."
"It's a community edition, so we do not pay anything."
"The tool is not expensive."
"The solution is open source so that you can use it for free. They also offer an enterprise version with its billing. If your company is earning well, I suggest using the enterprise version. Otherwise, you can deploy it on your own cloud and pay based on usage."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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?
MongoDB is free of charge. that said, there is also a paid version. We use both free and paid versions.
What needs improvement with MongoDB?
The free tools, like MongoDB Compass, could be enhanced. This is especially relevant for the IDEs or similar tools.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Neo4j?
The solution is open source so that you can use it for free. They also offer an enterprise version with its billing. If your company is earning well, I suggest using the enterprise version. Otherwi...
What needs improvement with Neo4j Graph Database?
The tool could improve by having more resources, especially for Golang, which we use. It lacks good basic libraries and doesn't have an ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool, which many NoSQL databa...
What is your primary use case for Neo4j Graph Database?
We're building a social media platform, which is a great use case for the product. It helps connect people. For example, if we're friends on Facebook, I can get suggestions for people near me or re...
 

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