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MongoDB Atlas vs Neo4j AuraDB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 2, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

MongoDB Atlas
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (3rd)
Neo4j AuraDB
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Managed NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of MongoDB Atlas is 9.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Neo4j AuraDB is 5.1%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed NoSQL Databases Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
MongoDB Atlas9.7%
Neo4j AuraDB5.1%
Other85.2%
Managed NoSQL Databases
 

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.
Jeff Dalgliesh - PeerSpot reviewer
Room for improvement in interface capabilities while rapidly solving domain-specific problems
Neo4j AuraDB is a great tool for understanding connections between things. The best features Neo4j AuraDB offers are that it is easy to quickly build a solution with their tooling. Regarding the tooling, I love how fast it is that you can use NeoDash to quickly mock up a UI, and it is really nice that you can build a GraphQL endpoint to connect it to third-party applications, such as Retool or custom applications that we build for clients. Neo4j AuraDB has impacted my organization positively as it has helped me solve problems much more quickly. A specific example of a problem I solved more quickly with Neo4j AuraDB is that I was able to work with an LLM to build graph data models for domain-specific problems. The collaboration with the LLM and Neo4j AuraDB sped up my process as I'm building a tool on top of Neo4j that allows me to control how I can access data in the graph, and Neo4j had a nice interface that allowed us to work with their underlying data model.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The stability and performance are great. The high availability feature is great. Moreover, I am happy with the automated backup and restore functionality."
"I find MongoDB Atlas highly scalable and easy to use, with very good support."
"I rate MongoDB Atlas a nine out of ten."
"It is nice because our developers create tables whenever they need to sync data."
"It is a scalable solution because we use quite a lot of data, and it handles it well."
"Scalability is its most valuable feature, as it is pretty simple."
"Object-based data storing capability and managing non-structured data capability are the most valuable features of MongoDB Atlas."
"The features that I have found most valuable include the very easy integrations. The integrations are fantastic. I have not faced any challenges from the integration standpoint."
"The most valuable features of Neo4j AuraDB include its flexible data model and broad language support."
"From my experience, I particularly like the professional version. Initially, developers often start with the free variant. Once the project grows, we switch to the professional version, which offers multiple databases, expanded memory, and better scalability. This allows us to handle more data and use cloud scaling features."
"The most beneficial things in terms of AuraDB are its speed, its good pricing, the multi-cloud availability."
"I like the idea of graphs and nodes and the possibilities Neo4j AuraDB offers."
"Integrating the front-end language with Neo4j AuraDB is a very easy process."
"The best features Neo4j AuraDB offers are that it is easy to quickly build a solution with their tooling."
"The tool is easy to use."
 

Cons

"They could explore ways to facilitate deploying MongoDB containers within the platform."
"The product does not have ORM."
"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 edge cases where scalability was an issue where a node went offline, and we had to deal with that."
"The initial setup is not too difficult but can be somewhat tricky."
"The initial configuration fine-tuning for performance can be time-consuming."
"The price of the solution should be reduced."
"The tool's implementation should be made easier."
"I've experienced it crashing a few times, so stability could be better."
"I would love to see a Retool type of interface builder with Neo4j AuraDB."
"There’s room for improvement in Neo4j AuraDB, especially on the developer side. The learning curve can be steep, and the interface for developing and pushing code can be unnecessarily complex. It might be beneficial to simplify this process to help developers ramp up more quickly. Working with graph databases like Neo4j can be more challenging than standard databases, particularly for juniors and those new to graph technology. Streamlining the development process could make it easier for new users to get up to speed. This would be particularly useful for teams with less experience in graph databases. If I could add a feature to Neo4j AuraDB, I’d focus on improving the Bloom interface. It’s excellent for visualizing smaller datasets, but navigating through it becomes challenging as the data grows—say, past 100,000nodes. The interface works well for beginners but doesn’t scale effectively for more advanced users of large datasets. I want a UI that bridges the gap between the easy-to-use Bloom interface and more complex, text-based tools. This would help manage larger datasets more efficiently and improve performance."
"During the product's initial setup phase, there were some issues due to disconnections in the tool's network."
"Some features can help if they can visualize graphs better."
"In terms of AuraDB, the conversations have always been around scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The tool is free since it's an open-source product."
"In my previous company, the product allowed use to build a database in a highly regulated environment with the ability to get distributed storage. We used MongoDB as a distributed storage to set up this environment for a critical business application with millions of dollars."
"It is too expensive. They need to work on this."
"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise tier."
"For our service, it was around 300 to 600 euros per month, which was acceptable for our customers."
"I have seen the cost, and it was pretty cheap."
"I used the free tier."
"The tool's enterprise edition is very expensive."
"Neo4j AuraDB is reasonably priced, especially considering it removes the need for cloud administration and associated costs. It's a good deal for the professional version, as it includes managed services, which reduces the overhead compared to setting up your own infrastructure. The cost can be higher for enterprise-scale projects, but that's often due to the scale and complexity of the project rather than the product itself. Startups sometimes overestimate their needs and jump to enterprise pricing too quickly, leading to higher costs than necessary."
"I am using an open-source version of Neo4j AuraDB."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Computer Software Company
32%
Educational Organization
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

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 price of MongoDB Atlas is reasonable, which is why many organizations, including mine, are opting for it.
What needs improvement with MongoDB Atlas?
There is nothing about MongoDB Atlas I would like to improve or any weak points at this time. I have not thought through what other features I would like to see included in future updates. MongoDB ...
What is your primary use case for Neo4j AuraDB?
I worked on a project focused on the quality of public menus, using Neo4j AuraDB to connect and create relationships between food items. This allowed us to visualize data in interesting ways and id...
What advice do you have for others considering Neo4j AuraDB?
Neo4j AuraDB is a powerful graph database that enables us to accomplish impressive tasks. Specifically, as a cloud-based service, it eliminates the need for a high-performance computer to use it. S...
 

Also Known As

Atlas, MongoDB Atlas (pay-as-you-go)
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Sample Customers

Wells Fargo, Forbes, Ulta Beauty, Bosch, Sanoma, Current (a Digital Bank), ASAP Log, SBB, Zebra Technologies, Radial, Kovai, Eni, Accuhit, Cognigy, and Payload.
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