Upstash vs MongoDB Atlas
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose Upstash if:
You need serverless or edge functions
Choose MongoDB Atlas if:
You need flexible data or rapid development
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Upstash | MongoDB Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Upstash
Pros
- Serverless
- Great free tier
- Edge-ready
- Simple pricing
Cons
- Limited to Redis/Kafka
- Cold starts
- Newer platform
MongoDB Atlas
Pros
- Flexible schema
- Great for prototyping
- Full-text search
- Global clusters
Cons
- Can be expensive
- No relations
- Queries can be complex