About MongoDB
MongoDB is a document database that stores flexible, JSON-like records. It can run on your own servers or as a managed cloud service.
What it does
Applications store records as documents, which makes it easier to change data shapes over time. MongoDB supports operational, analytical, search, geospatial, graph and vector workloads. Atlas, its managed cloud service, runs the database across several clouds, so teams can choose where data lives.
Key features
- Flexible document data model
- Vector search for semantic and AI features
- Full-text search built in
- Geospatial and graph queries
- Managed cloud service called Atlas
Who it's for
Backend developers and product teams that need flexible data models and fast reads and writes. Teams building AI features also use it for vector search.
Pricing and good to know
The Community Edition is a free, source-available version of the core database. Managed and enterprise options have their own plans, which are listed on the pricing page. Source-available is not the same as open source, so read the license terms before you embed it in a product.
Highlights
- Flexible document data model
- Vector search for semantic and AI features
- Full-text search built in
- Geospatial and graph queries
- Managed cloud service called Atlas
