Free MongoDB
Whether you're a budding developer, a growing startup, or simply curious about database technology, understanding and experimenting with the right tools is essential for success.
That’s why you might want to think about our free MongoDB Discovery offer. If you are unfamiliar with MongoDB, our MongoDB Discovery package offers an excellent opportunity to discover its advantages.
Start your exploration with a free database sandbox, great for startups or small businesses operating on tight budgets, because it eliminates the need for initial licensing fees.
Our discovery offer
Start your journey with a managed MongoDB cluster by exploring our forever-free version available in a cloud environment – and you never have to worry about pricing. It’s called our Discovery Plan.
You can create an account and get started without any cost and create a 3-node replica set, which comes with 512 MB of storage and 3,000 IOPS, all included. Benefit from shared RAM and included bandwidth to support your MongoDB discovery journey.
When you're ready to enhance your experience and access full functionality, easily upgrade to the Production plan. Enjoy the freedom of a free cluster that never expires, ensuring your exploration of MongoDB can continue as long as you like.
Technical specs
Included in our forever-free MongoDB cloud environment are all of the following:
- 3-node replica set
- 512 MB of storage with 3,000 IOPS included
- Shared RAM
- Bandwidth included
Use cases
Node.js application enhancement
Enhance your Node.js applications with the ideal data storage platform. MongoDB's structure mirrors JSON objects, offering an intuitive experience for developers. Effortlessly craft new data structures as you expand your data's hierarchy and connections. Utilise MongoDB's robust Query Language and indexing features for swift data retrieval.
Dynamic e-commerce inventory
Transform your e-commerce inventory into a model of adaptability, meeting customer needs with precision. MongoDB's dynamic data storage schema allows your development team to evolve rapidly. Utilize its adaptable data structure and comprehensive query tools to handle and integrate diverse data types. Scale smoothly and horizontally to accommodate a growing user base.
Empowering data analysis
Capitalise on MongoDB's inherent scalability to handle increasing data storage volumes and conduct real-time analysis directly within the database, thanks to extensive indexing and query capabilities. Our platform includes the MongoDB BI connector, enabling MongoDB to serve as a data repository for your BI and analytics tools.
Our documentation
Embarking on Your Free Discovery Journey
See how you can swiftly initiate your perpetually free MongoDB storage cluster
Guidance for Your MongoDB Solution
Master the management of Managed Databases through our comprehensive manuals and how-to videos
Insights into OVHcloud MongoDB Service
Discover the potential and constraints of Managed Databases for MongoDB
Safeguarding
Uncover the security protocols in place for our Cloud Database solutions
What is MongoDB?
MongoDB is an open-source NoSQL database management system that uses a document-oriented data model. It's designed to offer high performance, high availability, and easy scalability, which makes it a popular choice for managing large sets of distributed data.
The MongoDB Atlas service is designed to automate tasks like server infrastructure provisioning, setup, patches, and backups, allowing developers to concentrate on application development rather than database storage administration. MongoDB Atlas supports a range of features including full-text search, serverless APIs, backend sync, and real-time analytics - all easily handled with Atlas.
One of the defining features of MongoDB is its use of documents. These are data structures composed of field and value pairs, similar to JSON objects. This document model allows for flexible, dynamic schemas. Unlike relational databases, MongoDB can store different data types in a single collection. This flexibility can reduce the need for expensive joins and supports fluent polymorphism.
MongoDB is known for its high performance, largely due to its support for embedded data storage models which reduce I/O activity on the database system. It also uses indexes to support faster queries. MongoDB is built to scale, both vertically and horizontally, using techniques like sharding. The document-oriented approach allows non-defined attributes to be modified on the fly, contrasting with the rigid schemas of relational databases.
Availability is another benefit, as MongoDB's replication facility provides high availability, ensuring data is always accessible. MongoDB has no schema restrictions, allowing for more flexibility in data storage. It's also user-friendly, easy to get started with, and offers many powerful features. It's also easy to install and manage, especially with the fully automated cloud offering, MongoDB Atlas.
However, MongoDB also has some limitations. MongoDB requires more storage for data than other well-known databases. MongoDB doesn’t automatically clean up its disk space, so it must be done manually or with a restart.
In conclusion, MongoDB is a powerful, flexible, and scalable database management system well-suited to handling large, diverse data sets. However, like any software solution, it has its strengths and weaknesses, and it's important to consider these alongside the pricing of each solution when deciding whether MongoDB is the right choice for your specific needs.
What is a database and do I need one?
A database is storage for an organised collection of data and is designed for the easy access, management, and updating of data. Databases can store various types of information, such as sales transactions, customer data, financials, and product information. A database is controlled by a database management system (DBMS), which interacts with end users, applications, and the data itself to capture, manage, store, and analyse data.
Databases are used to make accessing information using a computer much easier. They can be used by large websites serving millions of users per day, or by a small group of people. Databases make data management simpler by enabling users to store data in an organised form. Businesses use data stored in databases to make informed business decisions, improve business processes, and analyse data.
Whether you need a database server for storage depends on what you are going to do with the data. If you need relations between data sets or if you'd like to search the data, a database is likely mandatory. However, not all data applications or data projects require a database. For example, static websites with no dynamic data will not require any data connection. Or, for very simple data storage duties, some teams may find that a simple cloud spreadsheet is simpler to handle than a database.
Understanding databases can be beneficial if you plan on controlling every aspect of your website or if you plan on coding your plugins or other custom features. It can also help with troubleshooting if you run into problems with your website.
When should you use a free database solution?
Free databases are not always the ideal choice, including in complex production workloads, but there are plenty of circumstances under which a free database cluster can be a good choice.
Learning and experimentation are one. Free database solutions can be a great way to learn about database management and experiment with different systems without financial risk. This can be particularly useful for students, hobbyists, or professionals looking to expand their skills.
For example, if you’re new to MongoDB, our MongoDB Discovery package is a great way to explore the benefits of MongoDB. Starting to experiment using free database software can provide significant cost savings, especially for startups or small businesses with limited budgets because they eliminate the need for upfront licensing fees.
Looking at the database software itself, open-source community support can also be a real benefit. MongoDB, for example, is open source and has a community of developers constantly working on improvements and new features. This can lead to rapid innovation and the integration of cutting-edge features.
That said, in some instances, free database clusters are not the solution. Free database systems can require a lot of maintenance and constant power. They can also be complex to set up and manage, particularly for users without a strong technical background. While many free databases offer robust features, they may have some of the capabilities of commercial databases. Some free databases offer basic functionality in their free versions and require payment for more advanced features.
Free database solutions may not offer the same level of customer support or regular updates as paid solutions. This could be a concern for businesses that require immediate assistance or regular updates for security or functionality.
OVHcloud and MongoDB
MongoDB, managed in a trusted cloud
Reduce your time to market and free your developers from onerous infrastructure administration tasks, so they can focus on innovation. We handle the setup, maintenance, backup, security and monitoring of your MongoDB databases.