Item: RavenDB
Rating: 8
Author: Aadeeb Siddiqui

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

RavenDB is an easy-to-learn and uses that comes with a host of helpful built-in features (e.g. auto indexes, full-text search). We are quite satisfied with its convenience, security, good documentation, and excellent LINQ integration. RavenDB provides a convenient Client API and proves remarkable in auto-managing the indexes in .Net code.

Pros and Cons

Easily scaled in the cloud
Rapidly evolving with better features & functionalities
Customer support team is promptly available

Fails in modifying indexes at times
LINQ support needs improvement
Works slow sometimes

Return on Investment

Fast data access helps us in saving time
Improve database management
Cost effective

Alternatives Considered

Azure Cosmos DB

RavenDB offers a document database that's built for the modern web and business applications in mind. It comes with a simple interface and allows a super easy setup of replication and backups. Also, the technical support is prompt to respond & takes you through with the installation & implementation procedures. With a newer version & updated features, RavenDB is constantly evolving & proving better than the rest others.

Key Insights

Do you think RavenDB delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with RavenDB's feature set?

Yes

Did RavenDB live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of RavenDB go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy RavenDB again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Zoho CRM, Mailchimp

Usability

RavenDB is easy to use and provides a very friendly and intuitive management tool. We can now map documents with indexes, transform unstructured data into JSON format and analyze text and spatial data in real-time. With an array of functional features like data visualization, SNMP monitoring, automated data backup, it is seamlessly helping us in managing databases' performance and generating custom reports.

Support Rating

We are quite happy with the technical support aspect of RavenDB. The team is highly skilled, friendly, and always available to impart guidance on the implementation process or resolve the issues if any. Also, the technical support can be accessed on Google Groups at no other cost. We can get our queries solved within 24 hours in a personal way.

Likelihood to Recommend

RavenDB is an excellent NoSQL database for .NET developers. It offers a simple interface and can be easily accessed & managed. We are highly impressed by its multiple connections and DI functionalities to implement and store concept. Also, this product is constantly upgrading with new versions offering better features & improved functionalities. Also, the developer gets the merit of utilizing the benefits of NuGet packages for unit testing and DB migration.

Excellent & Rapidly evolving Database

Overall Satisfaction with RavenDB