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Apache HBase vs MongoDB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Apache HBase
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
11th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Apache HBase is 5.8%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MongoDB is 17.4%, down from 26.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Sekhar Reddy B - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers real-time aggregations and easy for a beginner to learn to use this
We use it for real-time data grouping The most valuable part is the column family structure. We mainly use it for real-time aggregations. That's why we prefer it as a NoSQL database. We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we…
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Apache HBase is a database used for data storage."
"The most valuable part is the column family structure."
"The community is great if you have problem."
"The solution has good flexibility and very fast performance for searching data."
"The clustering is very good. It allows us to have high availability."
"We find the query and speed very valuable."
"MongoDB stores the JSON data, and it's easy for me to understand because I'm a JavaScript Developer."
"We've found the product to be scalable."
"I think that MongoDB isn't too structured, and that's good for our technical team because they are able to search through the database better than if they are using SQL Server."
"I like that MongoDB has a free version. You can also buy the enterprise edition, which is cheaper than Oracle."
 

Cons

"I don't like using Apache HBase to store huge amounts of data because of many performance issues."
"We've seen performance issues."
"Data encryption is possible using third-party tools but they should have their own encryption capability built-in to this solution."
"There can be stability issues."
"MongoDB should be more stable, and support should be more efficient."
"There is room for improvement in integrating MongoDB with agentive AI solutions."
"I think it would be good to have more search options such as an index resource. This will provide more options and resources to do advance searches."
"The solution could include more integrations with other platforms."
"The on-premises version of the solution is still pretty expensive, especially compared to the cloud version."
"MongoDB should not be used for reporting, analytics, or number-crunching tasks."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This is an open-source solution."
"I chose MongoDB because it is cost-effective compared to Oracle, which can be expensive. In addition, MongoDB has good performance and has not caused any issues while working with it. It has been a good choice for me."
"I only used the open-source version."
"There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution."
"It is rather expensive."
"We use the open-source version, which is available to use free of charge."
"If you want support with the solution you will need to purchase a license and not use the open-source version. The license is a little expensive."
"The solution is open source so is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache HBase?
Apache HBase is a database used for data storage.
What needs improvement with Apache HBase?
We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we experience performance issues sometimes when the load increases.
What advice do you have for others considering Apache HBase?
It's better to use AWS DynamoDB or Cassandra. I would rate it an eight out of ten. It is easy for a beginner to learn.
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...
 

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Sample Customers

Bloomberg, Wells Fargo, Apple, Capital One, NVIDIA
Facebook, MetLife, City of Chicago, Expedia, eBay, Google
Find out what your peers are saying about Apache HBase vs. MongoDB and other solutions. Updated: April 2025.
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