FerretDB
FREEMIUMOpen source MongoDB-compatible document database for PostgreSQL
► Teams wanting MongoDB compatibility with PostgreSQL backend
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PROS & CONS
STRENGTHS
- Enables migration from MongoDB to a SQL ecosystem without rewriting application code.
- Benefits from PostgreSQL's maturity, reliability, and extensive tooling.
- Reduces vendor lock-in by using an open-source core and standard PostgreSQL.
WEAKNESSES
- −Does not support the full breadth of MongoDB's operator set and aggregation pipeline stages yet.
- −Relatively new project, so it has less production track record compared to established databases.
KEY FEATURES
Managed Service
Optional FerretDB Cloud for a fully managed, scalable deployment.
Open Source
Apache 2.0 licensed, allowing for self-hosting and modification.
PostgreSQL Backend
Leverages PostgreSQL for reliable, ACID-compliant data storage.
MongoDB Wire Protocol
Full compatibility with MongoDB drivers, tools, and queries.
WHO IS FerretDB BEST FOR?
Developers using MongoDB
Best for teams seeking to migrate from MongoDB to a PostgreSQL backend while preserving their existing MongoDB queries and drivers.
INTEGRATIONS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
✓ perpetual (open-source core)
✓ REST
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