MongoDB Atlas vs Neon
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose MongoDB Atlas if:
You need flexible data or rapid development
Choose Neon if:
You need serverless apps or development
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MongoDB Atlas | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
MongoDB Atlas
Pros
- Flexible schema
- Great for prototyping
- Full-text search
- Global clusters
Cons
- Can be expensive
- No relations
- Queries can be complex
Neon
Pros
- Serverless
- Branch workflow
- Scale to zero
- PostgreSQL
Cons
- New platform
- Cold starts
- Compute pricing