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MongoDB vs Redis comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 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

MongoDB
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (5th), Managed NoSQL Databases (9th)
Redis
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of MongoDB is 18.9%, down from 25.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redis is 5.7%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Uzair Faruqi - PeerSpot reviewer
Transforms data flow with adaptable schema and smooth public cloud deployment
One of our business units uses MongoDB, and we developed an ETL pipeline that extracts data from MongoDB and transfers it into our data warehouse MongoDB is a NoSQL database that is similar to a document database. It offers flexibility in schema adaptation, allowing us to change the schema and…
Yaseer Arafat - PeerSpot reviewer
Unmatched Performance and Scalability for Modern Applications
Redis has room for improvement in a few areas. Enhanced tools for managing and monitoring clusters would be beneficial, as would built-in security mechanisms like advanced encryption and granular access controls. Simplifying setup and configuration could make Redis more accessible to new users. Introducing more enterprise-grade features, such as better multi-tenancy support and improved backup and restore capabilities, would also be advantageous. For the next release, it would be great to see enhanced cluster management tools, native multi-region supports for better data redundancy, integrated analytics for deeper insights, AI and ML integration features, and improved developer experience through enhanced SDKs and tools.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"MongoDB is simpler to learn and implement than traditional SQL solutions like MySQL."
"The most valuable feature is that you can store unstructured data, which is helpful when you don't know what the best structure should be and you cannot use a relational database because of that."
"It can handle a lot of files quickly."
"One of the first things I noticed when I had my first experience with MongoDB was how easy it was to use. I was expecting more difficulties or at least some challenges, but it was very, very easy to use. It's great technology, performs well, and is very convenient."
"like its performance and the stability. It's very stable and, performance-wise, it's really great."
"MongoDB has many good replication features and good performance."
"MongoDB is scalable and stable. The initial setup is very easy, and deployment and maintenance can be done by one person."
"The most valuable feature of MongoDB is the ease of connections, aggregation, and queries."
"The solution is fast, provides good performance, and is not too expensive."
"The best thing about Redis is its ability to handle large amounts of data without frequently hitting the database. You can store data in temporary memory, especially for high-volume data."
"The online interface is very fast and easy to use."
"It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology."
"Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you use Redis efficiently."
"The performance of Redis is very fast."
"What I like best about Redis is its fast and easy use. It has interesting algorithms like HyperLogLog and provides useful features. It's also good for implementing scalable rate limiting."
"The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast."
 

Cons

"The transaction could use improvement. From MySQL, for example, you cannot create a transaction if you are reading and writing a document at the same time."
"Some of the solution's transaction capabilities can be improved."
"The solution should have better integration."
"The MongoDB documentation can be a little complicated sometimes."
"I would like to see the scalability and security improved."
"MongoDB could be more secure."
"From my point of view, they need a totally free IDE to work at high levels."
"At the start, connecting to the database via Compass or through a direct ID was a challenge."
"It's actually quite expensive."
"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."
"Redis should have an option to operate without Docker on a local PC."
"Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application."
"The only thing is the lack of a GUI application. There was a time when we needed to resolve an issue in production. If we had a GUI, it would have been easier."
"Redis presents a single point of failure and lacks fault tolerance."
"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."
"The initial setup of Redis was difficult, with a rating of two or three out of ten."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"MongoDB's pricing is reasonable."
"MongoDB is an open-source solution."
"The pricing is favorable if you opt to install MongoDB on an Amazon EC2 instance as you won't have to pay for the extra Atlas services and can instead manage the scaling yourself. This allows for a cost-effective solution and using MongoDB on a small scale, I have been able to utilize it for free."
"At the moment, all customers are using the community version."
"MongoDB is a bit expensive compared to its competitors."
"I only used the open-source version."
"The pricing is normal. Price-wise, the product is not too much expensive."
"The product is affordable."
"Redis is not an overpriced solution."
"Redis is an open-source product."
"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."
"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."
"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
15%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Small Business
 

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?
We use the free version of MongoDB, so there are no licensing costs.
What needs improvement with MongoDB?
There is room for improvement in integrating MongoDB with agentive AI solutions. While solutions for other databases like SQL or PostgreSQL ( /products/postgresql-reviews ) already exist, MongoDB r...
What do you like most about Redis?
Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you u...
What needs improvement with Redis?
Redis could be improved by introducing a GUI to display key-value pair database information, as it is currently a CLI tool with no visual representation. Additionally, better documentation is neede...
What is your primary use case for Redis?
My primary use case for Redis has been leveraging it as a high-performance, in-memory data store to support real-time features in web applications. For instance, I use Redis to manage live chat sys...
 

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