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Apache Lucene vs MongoDB

Apache Lucene
9 Ratings
MongoDB
Top Rated
331 Ratings

Apache Lucene

9 Ratings
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Score 10 out of 100

Based on 9 reviews and ratings

MongoDB

Top Rated
331 Ratings
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Score 8.3 out of 100

Based on 331 reviews and ratings

Likelihood to Recommend

Apache Lucene

Apache Lucene is a perfect text search implementation where the heap space usage needs to be kept to its minimal. It also enables search based on various search fields and most importantly the search and index process can happen simultaneously. The only scenario where it might be less appropriate would be when the index size grows too big. We have witnessed few scalable issues where the search would take a while when the index size is too large.

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Sirish Vadala | TrustRadius Reviewer
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MongoDB

Mongo DB is better placed in large projects, with great scalability. It also allows you to work quite comfortably with projects based on programming languages such as javascript angular typescript C #. I believe that its performance is much better with the type of technologies that handle very logical, similar terms of programming. If we use languages like java php, for example, it is better to work with relational databases like postgres or mySql. Since this type of technology allows you to work better with database management frameworks much more agile for these environments, such as JPA, HIBERNATE, Oracle, I think they are much better with this type of architecture and programming languages.

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Feature Rating Comparison

NoSQL Databases

Apache Lucene
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MongoDB
9.0
Performance
Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
9.3
Availability
Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
9.0
Concurrency
Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
8.6
Security
Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
8.2
Scalability
Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
9.3
Data model flexibility
Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
9.2
Deployment model flexibility
Apache Lucene
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MongoDB
9.2

Pros

Apache Lucene

  • We found Apache Lucene to be extremely performant in querying large amounts of data and retrieving the correct files based on the metadata provided.
  • The online community offers great support for the product. Even though it is an open source tool, it is not difficult to find help online for it.
  • When we were creating a proof of concept application, we found that the software worked just as well, while being run locally on a resource-limited PC.

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MongoDB

  • Easy to learn. When I picked up MongoDB for the first time, I had little background in database management or modeling. If you have a background in javascript (and JSON)... then you can figure out how to use MongoDB pretty fast.
  • Fast performance.
  • It's relatively easy to set up in certain environments because there are lots of ready-made solutions out there.
  • There's a lot of support in the existing ecosystem for it —, especially in the node.js realm.
  • Query syntax is pretty simple to grasp and utilize.
  • Aggregate functions are powerful.
  • Scaling options.
  • Documentation is quite good and versioned for each release.

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Joshua Weaver | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Cons

Apache Lucene

  • User interface for setup and maintenance would be helpful.
  • Easier cloud/cluster setup.
  • Better, centralized documentation.

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Craig J. Stadler | TrustRadius Reviewer
Craig J. Stadler
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MongoDB

  • I love the idea of Map-Reduce native support in MongoDB. Admittedly I have not used it as much as I would like -- it always seems to trip me up.
  • Recent additions to the aggregation queries have helped reduce (no pun intended) my need to better wield the weapon that is Map-Reduce.

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Jon Kern | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Likelihood to Renew

Apache Lucene

No score
No answers yet
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MongoDB

MongoDB 9.6
Based on 68 answers
This is a very convenient "go to" database for application CRUD operations. So many applications need to create, read, update, and delete records. Here's the trick though - as a product changes, the data does as well. Having a database that makes this process easy and avoids the need to manage a schema and migrations is extremely valuable.MongoDB may not be the tool for every need but it is often always a tool that gets used for some need or another.

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Tom Maiaroto | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Usability

Apache Lucene

No score
No answers yet
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MongoDB

MongoDB 8.0
Based on 3 answers
I'm not a database expert by any means. But MongoDB has helped lower the barrier to entry in the world of full stack development. It has an expressive and easy to understand syntax and API. Additionally, their documentation is really quite detailed and easy to follow. Anyone with javascript experience should be able to work with it.

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Joshua Weaver | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Support Rating

Apache Lucene

No score
No answers yet
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MongoDB

MongoDB 8.0
Based on 4 answers
I never had problems with the application. It complies with all the characteristics that the company specifies with this product.

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Implementation Rating

Apache Lucene

No score
No answers yet
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MongoDB

MongoDB 8.4
Based on 4 answers
While the setup and configuration of MongoDB is pretty straight forward, having a vendor that performs automatic backups and scales the cluster automatically is very convenient. If you do not have a system administrator or DBA familiar with MongoDB on hand, it's a very good idea to use a 3rd party vendor that specializes in MongoDB hosting. The value is very well worth it over hosting it yourself since the cost is often reasonable among providers.

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Tom Maiaroto | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Alternatives Considered

Apache Lucene

The search and index performance of [Apache] Lucene is excellent and the quality of results is good, if not better. For implementing it with small scale applications it is a no brainer, Lucene is the best and most cost effective solution. Learning curve is not too steep either.

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Sirish Vadala | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sirish Vadala
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MongoDB

MongoDB was the most full-featured NoSQL database we evaluated - that offered atomic transactions at a document level, built-in HA & DR, open source, robust queries, and enterprise level support.Other platforms had specific parts of what we were looking for - MongoDB had it all.

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Jeff Sherard | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Return on Investment

Apache Lucene

  • Being an open source project we did not have to pay any licensing fees for using Apache Lucene. It has greatly improved our search functionality in our web apps.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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MongoDB

  • Much faster development time.
  • Price is fantastic compared to MSSQL when you consider OS costs and the entire package.
  • Only negative to me is the lack of DBA skills for it, due to it being a new player in the field. I feel like that will get better as time moves on however.

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Joshua Austill | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Screenshots

Apache Lucene

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Pricing Details

Apache Lucene

General

Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level set up fee?
No

MongoDB

General

Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—
Entry-level set up fee?
No

Rating Summary

Likelihood to Recommend

Apache Lucene
10.0
MongoDB
9.0

Likelihood to Renew

Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
9.6

Usability

Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
8.0

Reliability and Availability

Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
9.0

Support Rating

Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
8.0

Implementation Rating

Apache Lucene
—
MongoDB
8.4

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