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Feature Set Ratings
NoSQL Databases

Apache Lucene
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.9
MongoDB
89%
MongoDB ranks higher in 7/7 features
MongoDB ranks higher in 7/7 features
Performance

N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
35 Ratings
Availability

N/A
0 Ratings

9.2
92%
35 Ratings
Concurrency

N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
35 Ratings
Security

N/A
0 Ratings

8.5
85%
35 Ratings
Scalability

N/A
0 Ratings

9.6
96%
35 Ratings
Data model flexibility

N/A
0 Ratings

8.9
89%
35 Ratings
Deployment model flexibility

N/A
0 Ratings

9.1
91%
34 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Apache Lucene is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

10.0
Apache Lucene
100%
3 Ratings

9.1
MongoDB
91%
75 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

Apache Lucene
N/A
0 Ratings

9.9
MongoDB
99%
67 Ratings
Usability

Apache Lucene
N/A
0 Ratings

8.7
MongoDB
87%
11 Ratings
Availability

Apache Lucene
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
MongoDB
90%
2 Ratings
Support Rating

Apache Lucene
N/A
0 Ratings

9.3
MongoDB
93%
12 Ratings
Implementation Rating

Apache Lucene
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
MongoDB
84%
4 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.
Applications Developer Information Technology Specialist
Office of Legislative Counsel State of CaliforniaGovernment Relations, 501-1000 employees
MongoDB
MongoDB [is] great at storing JSON data grouped into "collections". In this format, you can store any JSON documents and conveniently categorize them by collections. The JSON document contained in MongoDB is called binary JSON or BSON and, like any other document in this format, is unstructured. Therefore, unlike traditional DBMS, any kind of data can be stored in collections, and this flexibility is combined with the horizontal scalability of the database. It should be noted that MongoDB does not have links between documents and “collections” (this is partially compensated by the Database Reference - links in the DBMS, but this does not completely solve the problem). As a result, a situation arises in which there is a certain set of data that is not related to other information in the database, and there is no way to combine data from different documents. In SQL systems, this would be an elementary task.
Java Software Engineer
EPAM AnywhereInformation Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees
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.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 201-500 employeesMongoDB
- Being a JSON language optimizes the response time of a query, you can directly build a query logic from the same service
- You can install a local, database-based environment rather than the non-relational real-time bases such a firebase does not allow, the local environment is paramount since you can work without relying on the internet.
- Forming collections in Mango is relatively simple, you do not need to know of query to work with it, since it has a simple graphic environment that allows you to manage databases for those who are not experts in console management.
Desarrollador de software
Global ConsultingComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Cons
Apache Lucene
- User interface for setup and maintenance would be helpful.
- Easier cloud/cluster setup.
- Better, centralized documentation.
Search Engineer
Erie Movie HouseComputer Software, 1-10 employees
MongoDB
- An aggregate pipeline can be a bit overwhelming as a newcomer.
- There's still no real concept of joins with references/foreign keys, although the aggregate framework has a feature that is close.
- Database management/dev ops can still be time-consuming if rolling your own deployments. (Thankfully there are plenty of providers like Compose or even MongoDB's own Atlas that helps take care of the nitty-gritty.
Developer
By the Book, Inc (Software For Churches/NonProfits)Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Apache Lucene
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0 per month
MongoDB
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Apache Lucene
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MongoDB
MongoDB 9.9
Based on 67 answers
I am looking forward to increasing our SaaS subscriptions such that I get to experience global replica sets, working in reads from secondaries, and what not. Can't wait to be able to exploit some of the power that the "Big Boys" use MongoDB for.
Manager Strategic Products
Intelliquip, LLCComputer Software, 11-50 employees
Usability
Apache Lucene
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MongoDB
MongoDB 8.7
Based on 11 answers
NoSQL database systems such as MongoDB lack graphical interfaces by default and therefore to improve usability it is necessary to install third-party applications to see more visually the schemas and stored documents. In addition, these tools also allow us to visualize the commands to be executed for each operation.
Software Engineer && Security researcher
UA - Universidad de Alicante / Universitat d'AlacantComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Support Rating
Apache Lucene
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
MongoDB
MongoDB 9.3
Based on 12 answers
I have reached multiple times to the MongoDB community for the help and they have provided each and easy solution for every problem. Over the internet and on stack overflow many people responds over the challenges. Now this tool is very much used in every company and projects so internally many people are there to give a support.

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Outsourcing/Offshoring Company, 10,001+ employeesImplementation Rating
Apache Lucene
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
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.
Sr. Platform Developer / UX Designer / Optimization Engineer
FunnelEnvyMarketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
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.
Applications Developer Information Technology Specialist
Office of Legislative Counsel State of CaliforniaGovernment Relations, 501-1000 employees
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.
Senior Leader
GHXHospital & Health Care, 501-1000 employees
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.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 201-500 employeesMongoDB
- 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.
Application Developer
North 40 Outfitters - CSWW, Inc.Retail, 501-1000 employees