We use both SQL and MongoDB and they have similar characteristics. We use both tools for our work. We have less than 50 users on MongoDB in our organization.
Director at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Reasonably priced but support should be more efficient
Pros and Cons
- "Its flexibility, and cost. It is reasonably priced."
- "MongoDB should be more stable, and support should be more efficient."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Its flexibility, and cost. It is reasonably priced.
What needs improvement?
MongoDB should be more stable, and support should be more efficient.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the latest version for the last two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have some challenges but we are working on them. It should be a bit more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have some challenges with support, but we can usually get the right people. Customer support could be more knowledgeable, customer-friendly, and faster.
How was the initial setup?
MongoDB is not a difficult product to setup.
What about the implementation team?
We do not need a big team for deployment, or a high level of technical expertise. We have a couple of managers and admins.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not consider another product, as MongoDB was part of the whole implementation.
What other advice do I have?
At this point, I rate MongoDB a 6 out of 10. We are going to keep using MongoDB.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A stable database solution with a useful document storage feature.
Pros and Cons
- "I like the document storage feature. It's pretty simple."
- "It would help if MongoDB offered a light solution for small projects."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for document storage and testing of a proof of concept.
What is most valuable?
I like the document storage feature. It's pretty simple. I also like the distribution of databases. It's easier to put information about my users.
What needs improvement?
It would help if MongoDB offered a light solution for small projects. Its become a very big database, and we need a smaller solution for our end-users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MongoDB for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
MongoDB is stable. It's a good server. If you install perfect hardware tools and follow best practices, it'll be a good solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
MongoDB is scalable. It's very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It isn't hard to set up, make a cluster, and distribute.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to potential users who have a big project because MongoDB is good for big projects.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give MongoDB a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Technical Content Writer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Straightforward to set up with good store and fetch capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "We've found the product to be scalable."
- "We'd like technical support to respond faster to queries."
What is our primary use case?
Our company uses MongoDB for various clients.
We primarily use the solution to store the databases, various user logins or log information, and lots of other things.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable aspect is its ability to store and fetch. Both the processes are easy with this tool. Patching and sewing are simple.
The solution is stable.
We've found the product to be scalable.
The initial setup is pretty straightforward.
What needs improvement?
We'd like technical support to respond faster to queries.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for maybe six or seven years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and the performance is good. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, if you compare it with the traditional database system, it's quite scalable.
We have ten to 15 users on the solution currently.
How are customer service and support?
We've used technical support in the past. The support response could be a bit faster. That would be helpful for us.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use SQL databases. We use the SQL server. We've been using it over the last year.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process is simple. It's not overly complex or difficult.
I'm not sure how big of a team we need for deployment and maintenance.
What about the implementation team?
We have an in-house technical team. They have experience installing it. We do not need integrators or consultants or any outside assistance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I cannot speak to the exact pricing of the solution. I don't have any visibility on those details.
What other advice do I have?
We have the solution deployed both on-premises and on the cloud. We're using the latest version of the solution.
I'd recommend this solution to others who are curious about using it.
In general, I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. It's been pretty good overall and we're mostly satisfied with its capabilities.
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Business Leader - RPA, AI, Blockchain at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Excellent integration, stable, and price is good
Pros and Cons
- "I value the API integrations."
- "I would like to see the scalability and security improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for website designing, and for mobile app designing just like Adobe XD. This is back-end technology that helps in integrating the front end with the back-end systems.
What is most valuable?
I value the API integrations.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see the scalability and security improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MongoDB for the past two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
MongoDB is a stable solution.
How was the initial setup?
It is complex and you need some expertise to deploy it.
What about the implementation team?
We did our deployment in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
MongoDB has an open-source model.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate MongoDB a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Team Leader at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Good performance and community, but there were some issues with putting up the server
Pros and Cons
- "The community is great if you have problem."
- "You need integration with other tools to run the query in MongoDB."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for big projects. We have multiple DBs on multiple servers, so we have a good performance for it. Sometimes, we are using cloud systems, like Azure, or VMs.
We are using MongoDB like a warehouse for data that has no relation nor a need to scale.
What is most valuable?
- The document space is the main feature of it.
- It has good performance.
- The community is great if you have problem.
What needs improvement?
You need integration with other tools to run the query in MongoDB.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two to three years. I have worked with it on multiple projects.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I did have some issues with putting up the server.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not used the technical support. If I get stuck, I search for the answers and will luckily find them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I recommend the solution for my current company. They have used MongoDB for two projects now. We chose MongoDB because of its community.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy, not complex.
What about the implementation team?
We used consultants for the deployment. The initial deployment took 20 minutes to half an hour. It didn't take long, as it is very simple.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
When you compare MongoDB to other DBs like the SQLOne, they are all the same system, in terms of performance.
I did a benchmark between SQLBase and MongoDB. The performance and some queries in SQLBase are much better.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the rate the solution as a seven (out of 10).
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Efficient, and the support is good, but the performance could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "MongoDB is fast and efficient."
- "The performance could be faster."
What is our primary use case?
We use MongoDB for big data analysis. We are also developing monitoring tools, and if our data grows big enough, we'll use MongoDB to silo out the data structure.
What is most valuable?
In general, I am satisfied with this solution.
MongoDB is fast and efficient.
What needs improvement?
Currently, I understand that they're revamping and adding a lot of features, and things are moving a little slowly. The performance could be faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with MongoDB for a few years.
I'm not sure which version we're running, but our technical team is keeping up with the latest developments.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
MongoDB for now is stable enough.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
MongoDB is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I am satisfied with the technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I was not using another solution. It was already in place when I joined the company.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved with the installation.
We had our technicians complete the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe that the licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are considering using it.
I would rate MongoDB a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Head Channel and Capacity at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Helpful online community, stable, and open source
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features of MongoDB is it is Its open source."
What is our primary use case?
We are using MongoDB to store our transactions. On the front end, we developed something in Java, that fits right into the application. We do not use MongoDB's capabilities to do other operations, such as BI.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features of MongoDB is it is Its open source.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MongoDB for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
MongoDB is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found MongoDB to be scalable.
We have approximately 200 users using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
We have support through online communities, such as forums and blogs.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of MongoDB is straightforward. There is a lot of documentation available and it can be installed on Linux or Windows. The implementation process does not take too much time.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team of engineers that does the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is an enterprise license and it could be cheaper. We are using the free open source version.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate MongoDB an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Modern Data Center and Cloud Engineer II at IE Network Solutions PLC
Easy to use, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use."
- "The stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for our online ERP system.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to use.
MongoDB is really tough when it starts.
What needs improvement?
The stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MongoDB for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution, but it could be better.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
MongoDB is a scalable product.
We have five users in our organization who are using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not contacted technical support.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to install. It only takes five minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself. I did not use an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe that MongoDB is free.
There could be a paid version.
What other advice do I have?
This is a product that I can recommend to others.
I would rate MongoDB a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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