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Actian NoSQL Object Database vs Oracle Berkeley DB comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Actian NoSQL Object Database
Ranking in Non-Relational Databases
4th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Berkeley DB
Ranking in Non-Relational Databases
1st
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Embedded Database (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Non-Relational Databases category, the mindshare of Actian NoSQL Object Database is 8.2%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Berkeley DB is 12.5%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Non-Relational Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Lakshmi Narayanan  Duraisamy - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly, easy to maintain and open source; lacks a dedicated UI-based interface
The solution currently lacks a dedicated UI-based interface. We currently have to rely on third-party clients to manage the database and connect remotely with SQL. Unfortunately, NoSQL doesn't have any performance-specific features like dashboard metrics that you find in Oracle. A performance report feature would be helpful to us if they would include it in the next release.
Emad Mokhatab - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to integrate and manage the setup phase
One of the things that I want to see in Oracle Berkeley DB is a driver for reactive programming. I think the tool's official driver for reactive programming, especially for Java, is the thing that Oracle needs to be more agile in, specifically in those areas of programming that other products are currently going into. Other tools have become more innovative in many areas. I know that Oracle has many responsibilities in maintaining the situation with the current projects and so on. I think it would be very cool if Oracle could make improvements to its projects, as it can help me with my current projects. One reason why I don't choose Oracle Berkeley DB is because we want to go for reactive programming, along with Project Reactor from Spring, but we don't have the official driver for it.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The database schema is easy to define, manipulate and duplicate with respect to objects."
"The tool's performance is good, and I don't have any problems with it."
"The product meets all the essential business requirements."
 

Cons

"Currently lacks a dedicated UI-based interface."
"The product's interface could be more intuitive and user-friendly."
"I think the tool's official driver for reactive programming, especially for Java, is the thing that Oracle needs to be more agile in, specifically in those areas of programming that other products are currently going into."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There is a need to pay for the licenses and features of the tool."
"I rate the product's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
University
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
10%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Berkeley DB?
There is a need to pay for the licenses and features of the tool. It can help other people use the tool properly.
What needs improvement with Oracle Berkeley DB?
One of the things that I want to see in Oracle Berkeley DB is a driver for reactive programming. I think the tool's official driver for reactive programming, especially for Java, is the thing that ...
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Berkeley DB?
Giving out some free subscriptions and offering some premium plans for enterprise solutions that Oracle presents to the audience can help other people who want to use it. Being more agile in adapti...
 

Also Known As

Versant ODBMS
Berkeley DB
 

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