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MongoDB vs OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
User experiences with MongoDB ROI vary, from significant performance boosts to uncertainty and mixed returns due to adoption challenges.
Sentiment score
6.9
Users report significant ROI from OpenText Analytics Database due to enhanced analytics, performance, and data accessibility, despite its cost.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.5
MongoDB's support is well-regarded for community and online resources, with paid users noting efficient but variable response times.
Sentiment score
7.0
OpenText Analytics Database customer service is praised for knowledgeable support, though some users report slow response and escalation needs.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
MongoDB is praised for high scalability, efficient data management, accommodating growth, though challenges exist with replication and heavy workloads.
Sentiment score
7.1
OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) excels at scaling large data volumes but faces challenges with schema modifications and node additions.
MongoDB is highly scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
MongoDB is highly rated for stability, with minor issues manageable through optimizations, not impacting overall reliability assessments.
Sentiment score
7.1
OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) is stable and robust, with minor query and network issues noted by users.
 

Room For Improvement

MongoDB requires better BI integration, SQL queries, security, stability, scalability, cost-efficiency, and improved documentation and training resources.
OpenText Analytics Database needs better workload management, documentation, SQL optimization, cloud support, machine learning, and cost efficiency.
While solutions for other databases like SQL or PostgreSQL already exist, MongoDB requires additional integrations for developing AI solutions.
 

Setup Cost

MongoDB offers affordable options compared to Oracle, with cost-effective cloud subscriptions but potentially pricier on-premises features.
OpenText Analytics Database offers flexible pricing based on storage, with competitive costs, community edition, and negotiable licensing options.
We use the free version of MongoDB, so there are no licensing costs.
 

Valuable Features

MongoDB offers scalability, flexibility, JSON storage, ease of use, high availability, powerful features, and strong community support for diverse applications.
OpenText Analytics Database offers rapid data processing, scalability, ease of use, and cost efficiency with advanced analytics capabilities.
It offers flexibility in schema adaptation, allowing us to change the schema and add new data points.
 

Categories and Ranking

MongoDB
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (5th), NoSQL Databases (1st), Managed NoSQL Databases (9th)
OpenText Analytics Database...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Data Warehouse (8th), Cloud Data Warehouse (11th)
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user1272297 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 19, 2020
 

Featured Reviews

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…
T Venkatesh - PeerSpot reviewer
Processes query faster through multiple systems simultaneously, but it could support different data types
We use the solution for various tasks, including preparing data marts and generating offers. It helps extract data based on rules from the policy team and provides insights to enhance business operations. We also analyze transactions to target customers and improve business performance The…
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Answers from the Community

it_user1272297 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 19, 2020
Apr 19, 2020
I haven't used SQream personally. However, if you are only considering GPU based rdbms's please check the following https://hackernoon.com/which-gpu-database-is-right-for-me-6ceef6a17505
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Russell Rothstein - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 27, 2020
Morten, the most popular comparisons of SQream can be found here: https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/sqream-db-alternatives-and-competitors The top ones include Cassandra, MemSQL, MongoDB, and Vertica.
reviewer1219965 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 27, 2020
I haven't used SQream personally. However, if you are only considering GPU based rdbms's please check the following https://hackernoon.com/which-gpu-database-is-right-for-me-6ceef6a17505
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Vertica?
Vertica is easy to use and provides really high performance, stability, and scalability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vertica?
The solution is relatively cost-effective. Pricing and licensing are reasonable compared to other solutions.
What needs improvement with Vertica?
The product could improve by adding support for a wider variety of data types and enhancing features to better compete with other databases.
 

Also Known As

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Micro Focus Vertica, HPE Vertica, HPE Vertica on Demand
 

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Sample Customers

Facebook, MetLife, City of Chicago, Expedia, eBay, Google
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