Comparison
ArangoDB vs MongoDB
Overview
ArangoDB is an open-source multi-model database that combines graph, document and key-value data in a single engine with one query language (AQL). It lets teams model connected and document data together without stitching multiple databases.
MongoDB is the leading document database, storing data as flexible JSON-like documents. Its schema-flexible model, rich query language and horizontal scaling make it popular for rapidly evolving applications, with a fully managed Atlas cloud service.
Which should you choose?
ArangoDB is multi-model, combining graph, document, and key-value data with native graph traversals via AQL. MongoDB is a pure document database with a rich query/aggregation framework, horizontal sharding, and Atlas managed cloud including vector search. Choose ArangoDB if you need native graph traversals alongside document data; choose MongoDB if your primary need is a mature, widely-adopted document store with a large ecosystem.
TLDR
- —If you need native graph traversals alongside document data, choose ArangoDB.
- —If you want a mature, widely-adopted document database with a huge ecosystem, choose MongoDB.
Features
- —Multi-model (graph, document, key-value)
- —Unified AQL query language
- —Native graph traversals
- —Horizontal scaling and sharding
- —Full-text and geo search
- —Managed ArangoGraph cloud
- —Flexible JSON-like document model
- —Rich query and aggregation framework
- —Horizontal sharding
- —Replica sets for high availability
- —Atlas managed cloud with search and vector search
- —Broad driver and framework support
Pricing
ArangoDB
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | Open-source self-hosted. |
| ArangoGraph | Contact sales | Managed cloud. |
MongoDB
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | Self-hosted. |
| Atlas Free | Free | Free shared cluster. |
| Atlas Dedicated | Contact sales | Usage-based managed cloud. |
Company Fit
ArangoDB
MongoDB