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MongoDB vs Neo4j

MongoDB
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314 Ratings
Neo4j
26 Ratings

MongoDB

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Score 8.3 out of 100

Based on 314 reviews and ratings

Neo4j

26 Ratings
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Score 8.2 out of 100

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Likelihood to Recommend

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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Neo4j

Its very well suited for storing graph types relationship information, such as a group of people and their relationships. Data modeling this sort of information in a traditional SQL database is a pain and inefficient. Using Neo4J allows for efficient modeling of data while providing rich querying capabilities using Cypher. Its also a great fit for any programming language because of its support for REST API.It's less appropriate for any other data structure other than Graph data. So as with any DB, evaluate the data structure and query and if the querying revolves around relationships, then Neo4J is a fit. If there is more need for looking up individual nodes and their associated information, Neo4J might not be the most efficient solution in the market.

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Feature Rating Comparison

NoSQL Databases

MongoDB
8.9
Neo4j
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Performance
MongoDB
9.1
Neo4j
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Availability
MongoDB
9.0
Neo4j
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Concurrency
MongoDB
8.5
Neo4j
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Security
MongoDB
8.2
Neo4j
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Scalability
MongoDB
9.1
Neo4j
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Data model flexibility
MongoDB
9.2
Neo4j
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Deployment model flexibility
MongoDB
9.1
Neo4j
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Pros

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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Neo4j

  • Neo4j is extremely fast.
  • Neo4j has its own query language CYPHER which is very intuitive and easy to use.
  • Neo4j supports API in almost every language like Java, Python, PHP, NodeJS, etc.

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Rahul Chaudhary | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Cons

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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Neo4j

  • Better support for aggregation queries
  • Drivers for Spark where ML or more computationally heavy jobs are to be performed
  • Native support for complex properties for nodes and relationships

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Likelihood to Renew

MongoDB

MongoDB 9.3
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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Neo4j

No score
No answers yet
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Usability

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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Neo4j

Neo4j 6.0
Based on 1 answer
[Based on] Query Language, Performance on small and large data sets, integration and deployment, analysis, API support, Interactive UI.

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Support Rating

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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Fernando Malave | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Neo4j

No score
No answers yet
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Implementation Rating

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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Neo4j

No score
No answers yet
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Alternatives Considered

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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Neo4j

We've done some BOE comparisons between Neo4j, Titan, and OrientDB. The general consensus was that Titan is too unweildy and that Neo4j beat out OrientDB by being more active and having a large community.

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Aaron Gussman | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Return on Investment

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
Joshua Austill
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Neo4j

  • Our solution relies on Neo4j functionalities – it is a key component of our application and thus critical for achieving our business objectives. It has an extremely positive impact on our business.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Verified User
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Screenshots

Neo4j

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Pricing Details

MongoDB

General

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

Neo4j

General

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

Rating Summary

Likelihood to Recommend

MongoDB
8.9
Neo4j
7.1

Likelihood to Renew

MongoDB
9.3
Neo4j
—

Usability

MongoDB
8.0
Neo4j
6.0

Reliability and Availability

MongoDB
9.0
Neo4j
—

Support Rating

MongoDB
8.0
Neo4j
—

Implementation Rating

MongoDB
8.4
Neo4j
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