MongoDB Atlas
Cloud-native document database
MongoDB Atlas is the fully managed cloud database service for MongoDB with global clusters, search, and serverless options.
Our Verdict
MongoDB Atlas is the go-to for document databases. Best when you need schema flexibility or have unstructured data.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Flexible document model
- +Great for unstructured data
- +Built-in search
- +Massive ecosystem
Cons
- -Not relational
- -Can be expensive at scale
- -Query language learning curve
Features
Document databaseYes
Full-text searchYes
Global clustersYes
Serverless optionYes
Built-in AuthNo
Self-hosted optionYes
GraphQL APIYes
Best For
Flexible schemasContent appsReal-time analytics
Pricing
Free tier available
Free$0
- - 512MB storage
- - Shared clusters
- - Basic support
Serverless$0.10/million reads
- - Pay per operation
- - Auto-scaling
Dedicated$57/mo
- - Dedicated clusters
- - Advanced security
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Last updated: 2026-01-15