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CouchDB vs MongoDB

A side-by-side look at CouchDB and MongoDB. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CouchDB

CouchDB

Development

CouchDB is an open-source NoSQL document-oriented database that focuses on ease of use and scalability. It uses JSON documents and JavaScript as its query language, allowing you to store, access, and manage data in a simple yet flexible way.

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MongoDB

MongoDB

Development

MongoDB is a popular open-source, document-oriented NoSQL database. It stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents, rather than rows and columns used in traditional RDBMS. MongoDB is scalable, high-performance and easy to use.

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