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Project Manager at Realnux
Real User
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Deals with large amounts of data but the initial setup can be complex
Pros and Cons
  • "It can handle a lot of files quickly."
  • "Our program developer finds it to be a little unstable, development-wise."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to deal with large amounts of data, including pictures, voice data, and video data. These types of data are not suitable for SQL databases — MongoDB was designed to deal with such data. Video, pictures, voice, and other files.

Currently, we just have one customer using this solution. 

How has it helped my organization?

It's a complex solution, but MongoDB can deal with many kinds of files — I can send video, pictures, voice data, and files. MongoDB can deal with these types of big data. It can handle a lot of files quickly. Older products like MySQL, cannot deal with files quickly.

What needs improvement?

Our engineer is having a bit of trouble because it's a new concept database. Currently, we're just getting used to the product. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using MongoDB for slightly less than one year.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Our program developer finds it to be a little unstable, development-wise. Still, it's hard to say because we're new to this solution. It could just be that we don't understand how to properly use it yet.

How are customer service and support?

We don't even know how to get ahold of MongoDB support. We don't know how to contact them. We prefer local support. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not very easy. We need to perform several configurations. 

What about the implementation team?

Deployment requires one or two engineers. We're integrators.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have one customer using this solution. They asked to use MongoDB because they deal with large amounts of data. Oracle and MySQL cannot handle such large amounts of data so they need to migrate to a NoSQL database. For this reason, they asked us to evaluate MongoDB.

What other advice do I have?

As we have not finished our evaluation yet, I can only give it a rating of seven out of ten. I can't recommend it yet for the same reason. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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reviewer1022898 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
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?

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.

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.

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 technical 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
Real User
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
Real User
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
Real User
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
MSP
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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Head Channel and Capacity at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
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
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    Anteneh Asnake - PeerSpot reviewer
    Modern Data Center and Cloud Engineer II at IE Network Solutions PLC
    MSP
    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
    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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