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MongoDB Atlas vs Oracle Database as a Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2024

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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 Atlas
Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Managed NoSQL Databases (6th)
Oracle Database as a Service
Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category, the mindshare of MongoDB Atlas is 14.5%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database as a Service is 8.8%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Laksiri Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
Room for improvement in data handling leads to enhanced cost-effective data management performance
It would be beneficial if MongoDB Atlas could better support OLTP aspects and data frames, as well as enhance its capabilities for data pipelines and visualization dashboards. Furthermore, supporting the medallion architecture could be a valuable addition, and incorporating improved spatial and vector handling for geographical data could make it more competitive. Enhancing vector processing for AI capabilities would also be critical.
Duy AnhMai - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers security and good performance
Price-wise, the tool is expensive, and I feel it is an area where improvements are needed. Oracle Database as a Service is not as popular as other tools because we use AWS and GCP. Oracle is okay in terms of performance for banking businesses and some big companies. As I use the tool in Heineken, I know Oracle is an okay security solution. We use and deploy some applications and features from Oracle that are better than what others offer. The data in the tool is actually stored in the production part, so it is always kept a secret. I don't think that AI has been integrated into the tool. The AI used by Oracle is not as strong as that used by AWS. I recommend the tool to others, especially banking, finance, and insurance companies where the security needs to be better. There is maintenance for the tool required, but I don't know which company does it for our organization. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup of MongoDB Atlas is straightforward...It is a scalable solution."
"Being schemaless is what I like best about MongoDB Atlas."
"MongoDB Atlas is a database that is quite fast, stable, and reliable."
"There are many valuable features, but scalability stands out. It can scale across zones. You can define multiple nodes. They have also partnered with AWS, offering great service with multiple features, including built-in backup, all under the same roof, without the need for external tools."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution has a very intuitive user interface."
"The key feature of MongoDB Atlas that has been helpful for us is the ease of deploying new databases."
"It's flexible. We don't need to have a solid upstream availability failover, and everything is seamless in Atlas."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is its security, performance, and availability."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database as a Service is the stopwatch."
"Oracle Database as a Service's most valuable feature is its financial applications."
"The initial setup is not too difficult, and on a scale from one to ten with one being the most difficult and ten being the easiest, I'd rate it at eight. The initial deployment can be done in an hour."
"The functionality is good."
"The most valuable Oracle Database as a Service is security."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database as a Service is that it is managed by the vendor and you do not have to purchase on-premise hardware."
"The customer service for this solution is very good. I would rate them a nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"They could explore ways to facilitate deploying MongoDB containers within the platform."
"The UI is not currently designed in a manner to make it possible for a non-technical person or a layman to update the database easily."
"We had some bad trainers when we first came onboard and would rate them fairly low. They did not seem staffed properly to fulfill the training services that they offered."
"The cost needs improvement. The product is good, but the cost that we paid for it is expensive, so it wasn't that valuable."
"MongoDB Atlas is effective for unstructured and semi-structured data, but when it comes to OLTP transactions, its performance declines."
"The initial configuration fine-tuning for performance can be time-consuming."
"I would like a more comprehensive dashboard."
"The biggest challenge we all have is an application layer level. One node is sitting in the APAC region, another node is sitting in the US and UK region. The seamless replication has to be lightning fast, but we haven't tested the scalability yet."
"Some bugs could be fixed. There have been some internal software bugs, just like any other newly released software. These bugs gets fixed by patch updates from Oracle on regular basis."
"Oracle Database as a Service could improve the performance when monitoring."
"The performance needs improvement."
"There is room for improvement in PL/SQL. It is not user-friendly and it is hard to understand."
"Its application development could be enhanced to fully utilize its features."
"The area in this solution that could be improved is that currently, it's difficult to do the setup. You need to do all kinds of command lines to get it set up. If that setup becomes easier and easily manageable, that would be great."
"The initial setup could improve."
"The solution needs more certifications for other products and applications because migration to the cloud is difficult without them."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is good. We originally chose it over DynamoDB because of the pricing."
"It is an open-source platform."
"We pay for the license on a monthly basis. It's not cheap or expensive. For smaller companies, it's definitely expensive."
"We're currently using the Atlas for the night and don't require a license. However, it can be a problem if you want to use their enterprise environment. Then you need to purchase the license."
"For me, MongoDB is expensive, but I think it is not so expensive for customers."
"I have seen the cost, and it was pretty cheap."
"Comparing the price between the MongoDB and Microsoft SQL Server, we are using the enterprise edition of Microsoft SQL Server, which is more expensive than MongoDB."
"It is too expensive. They need to work on this."
"It is a very expensive tool."
"Oracle Database as a Service has a yearly licensing fee, which is expensive."
"It is an expensive product. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"The pricing is a little bit expensive."
"Oracle Database as a Service is always a bit costly, but it's an excellent service. My company used the on-premises version, and that was costly."
"The price depends on the solution you choose: standard, enterprise, or high performance. For example, enterprise can start between 0.4 an hour up to 1,800. Additional fees also depends on what package you choose. Your feels will be different if you choose the standard, enterprise, high performance, or extreme package. You will pay in relation to what option you ask for. The price is very good if you compare it to other databases."
"The price of Oracle Database as a Service could be better."
"The solution is based on an annual fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about MongoDB Atlas?
There are many valuable features, but scalability stands out. It can scale across zones. You can define multiple nodes. They have also partnered with AWS, offering great service with multiple featu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MongoDB Atlas?
The pricing is quite acceptable and scalable. For our service, it was around 300 to 600 euros per month, which was acceptable for our customers. We could scale up for better performance and scale d...
What needs improvement with MongoDB Atlas?
I am not an expert on what improvements could be made to MongoDB. The service is continually evolving with new features while maintaining reasonable pricing, making it attractive for developers.
What do you like most about Oracle Database as a Service?
It has significantly enhanced our application development process by introducing substantial time savings and streamlining routine tasks.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database as a Service?
Prices are high. Technical support from Oracle tends to be high in quality.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database as a Service?
It would be beneficial if Oracle could offer features similar to those provided by open-source platforms like Postgres, such as a multi-core-based platform and a shared node database. While Oracle ...
 

Also Known As

Atlas
Oracle DBaaS, Oracle Database Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

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