MongoDB alternatives

MongoDB: Document database with a managed cloud service called Atlas.

MongoDB's document model doesn't fit every app, and Atlas costs grow with your data. These databases and backends use SQL, run serverless or add authentication and storage.

Last updated September 25, 2026

6 alternatives to MongoDB

Supabase

Supabase gives you Postgres with authentication, storage and realtime.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Firebase

Firebase has a NoSQL database with strong mobile SDKs.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Neon

Neon is serverless Postgres that scales to zero.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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PlanetScale

PlanetScale offers managed MySQL and Postgres built for scale.
- Paid
- Web
- Made in United States
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Convex

Convex is a document-style database with reactive queries in TypeScript.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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Couchbase

Couchbase is a distributed NoSQL database for low-latency apps.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in United States
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MongoDB alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
Supabase	Freemium	Web	United States
Firebase	Freemium	Web	United States
Neon	Freemium	Web	United States
PlanetScale	Paid	Web	United States
Convex	Freemium	Web	United States
Couchbase	Freemium	Web	United States

MongoDB alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to MongoDB?

Popular alternatives to MongoDB are Supabase, Firebase and Neon. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to MongoDB?

Yes. Supabase, Firebase and Neon have a free plan.