As a DBA or database architect, you’re well-acquainted with the offerings of MongoDB Community Edition, MongoDB Enterprise, and MongoDB Atlas. Maybe you’re even thinking of jumping ship from your current database over to MongoDB – adventurous, aren’t you? If you are considering a MongoDB migration, before making a commitment to corporate MongoDB, it would be smart to consider the advantages of Percona’s solutions for MongoDB.
We understand that the choice of a database solution is pivotal to the success of your organization’s data strategy. Our software is not just a standard alternative; Percona software for MongoDB is built upon the foundation of MongoDB Community Edition but comes with the enterprise-grade features you’d expect from MongoDB Enterprise and Atlas without licensing fees or lock-in. And, our focus extends beyond drop-in alternatives — we’re committed to offering a comprehensive ecosystem that includes not only advanced open source software solutions like Percona Monitoring and Management but also expert support and managed services to help strengthen your database operations at every stage.
In this blog, we’ll explore why Percona represents a compelling MongoDB alternative. We’ll cover the key aspects that set Percona apart:
- An unwavering commitment to open source principles
- Cost-effective yet high-performance solutions
- A tailored approach to customer support
Additionally, we will highlight our expert MongoDB migration services designed to ensure a seamless transition for your database systems. Whether you’re looking to optimize your existing MongoDB setup or contemplating a new deployment, Percona’s solutions offer the agility, performance, and peace of mind your business requires.
Run MongoDB your way
Percona Distribution for MongoDB is a freely-available, source-available alternative for enterprise MongoDB, comprised of the best and most critical enterprise components from the open source community in a single solution designed to run MongoDB at peak performance on any infrastructure. Let’s take a look at what’s inside.
- Percona Server for MongoDB is a drop-in replacement for MongoDB Community Edition that includes the additional enterprise-grade functionality of MongoDB Enterprise Advanced.
- Percona Backup for MongoDB is an open source tool that can replace MongoDB Enterprise Advanced backup software.
- Percona Operator for MongoDB is an open source software extension alternative to MongoDB Kubernetes Operator
While the full feature list is a bit long to include in this guide, here you can see a feature comparison of Percona Distribution for MongoDB vs. Community and Advanced Enterprise Editions.
With Percona, you have the freedom to deploy and scale MongoDB in the environment of your choice, be it a public or private cloud, on-premises, or a hybrid setting. This approach ensures that you always maintain control and availability of your data.
Our solutions are free from ever-escalating expenses and long-term contracts. This means you can freely deploy MongoDB without scaling by credit card or worrying about unexpected costs. Percona provides enterprise-grade functionality on par with MongoDB Enterprise and MongoDB Atlas without licensing agreements or lock-in constraints.
“The best software is the one that fits your needs, not the one that requires you to change your business to adapt to its limitations.”
– The late Clayton Christensen, Academic and Business Consultant
By choosing Percona, you gain access to a version of MongoDB that offers the flexibility and transparency proprietary versions cannot match. This openness allows for customization and optimization tailored to your needs, ensuring you always own and control your database environment. No sneaky upsells or lock-in shenanigans involved; we provide a level of service and support that prioritizes you and your business objectives.
Experts in database management
At Percona, we have assembled a team of highly skilled professionals, each with a deep understanding and specialization in MongoDB. This specialization empowers us to offer tailored advice and dedicated support tuned to the unique requirements of each client’s use case.
“Every interaction has been friendly, informative, detailed, and I’ve always felt that our needs and requirements have been treated as the most important aspect, with Percona detailing how they can best suit our needs, rather than telling us how we must fit in with theirs.”
– Stephen Parker, DBA, The British Library
Percona’s expertise in database management, especially with MongoDB, is not just about addressing immediate needs; it’s about paving a path for long-term database efficiency and reliability. This commitment to excellence and forward-thinking strategy sets us apart from other database vendors.
Cost-effective without compromising quality
A primary advantage of choosing Percona for MongoDB is the significant cost savings. While offering comparable features to MongoDB Enterprise and Atlas, Percona’s solutions mean you avoid the high licensing fees associated with proprietary software, making it an economically attractive option for businesses of all sizes. But these savings don’t mean we skimp on quality; you still receive a full-featured, enterprise-grade database solution.
Percona software for MongoDB delivers comparable, and in many cases, superior functionalities to those offered by MongoDB Enterprise and Atlas. This makes Percona’s offerings an economically advantageous choice for any business, regardless of size.
Let us demonstrate how Percona can enhance your MongoDB migration experience, providing a flexible, efficient, cost-effective, and reliable alternative.
Easy drop-in compatibility and integration
Percona’s MongoDB-compatible software seamlessly integrates with existing systems, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your operations. Our software’s compatibility extends beyond just the basic integration; it is engineered to work with a wide array of tools and applications, making it an exceptionally versatile option suitable for a diverse range of business environments. Whether your infrastructure is complex or straightforward, our solutions are adaptable, ensuring they align perfectly with the various components of your existing technological ecosystem.
Enhanced optimization and reliability
Percona software for MongoDB is designed for performance. Our extensive expertise in database optimization means that we deliver an enterprise-grade version of MongoDB that is fine-tuned for high performance and reliability, adept at handling massive volumes of data, and catering to the demands of businesses that require robust data management capabilities. Additionally, for environments where high transaction throughput is a priority, Percona software for MongoDB is optimized to manage these needs efficiently so that your operations maintain a consistently high performance level.
Performance and scalability
Our software is expertly engineered to deliver top-tier performance and scalability and is designed to rival the capabilities of MongoDB Enterprise and Atlas without the cost. It offers a robust solution that ensures your database is well-equipped to manage expanding data volumes and increasing user loads easily.
A key advantage of choosing Percona over MongoDB Corporate solutions is the flexibility in scaling your operations. With our software, you can easily scale up or down to meet your business needs without the hassle of renegotiating contracts or dealing with rigid constraints. This is integral to our commitment to adaptability and customer-centric software and services.
Our focus on high performance and scalability means that Percona’s software is not just about handling your current database needs; it’s about preparing your database infrastructure for the future. As your business grows and your data requirements evolve, our software provides the necessary support to handle these increased demands without compromising performance or reliability.
Comprehensive and proactive support
One of Percona’s standout features is our world-class, personalized support. Unlike some experiences with MongoDB Corp., where support can feel impersonal or unresponsive, our team of experts is deeply committed to engaging with each client on a personal level. We go beyond merely reacting to issues; we anticipate and mitigate potential problems before they impact your operations. This proactive approach is especially vital in complex database environments where downtime or performance issues can have significant consequences.
“We are a small IT programming department, with a need for MongoDB support at a lower price point. Percona was able to deliver this with their excellent SLA and customer service. Mongo as a company is very expensive in terms of service agreements. So, Percona is an excellent choice for us.”
– Kurt Konchadi, Manager ERP Development, Extron
Our commitment to your success extends far beyond just completing a MongoDB migration project. We offer ongoing support and optimization services, ensuring that your MongoDB environment consistently operates at peak efficiency. And our expertise isn’t limited to only MongoDB. Whether you’re dealing with PostgreSQL or any other database, our support team is always on standby, ready to address any challenges or changes your business may face. With Percona, you don’t just get a software vendor; you gain a versatile partner dedicated to all aspects of your database environment — whether MongoDB or others — remains robust, agile, and aligned with your business goals.
Seamless MongoDB migration services
Migrating to a new database system can be daunting, but with Percona, it doesn’t have to be. Such migrations can present numerous challenges, from ensuring data integrity and consistency to optimizing performance in the new environment. We make the process of migrating to a new database system straightforward and stress-free, and we could all use a little more of that, couldn’t we? You can choose to go it alone, of course, or you can utilize the services of our experts to work with you collaboratively to devise a MongoDB migration strategy customized to your specific needs and minimally disruptive to your operations. We understand the complexities of migrating from MongoDB Community, Enterprise, or Atlas and have developed a streamlined process to ensure a seamless transition.
Our team engages closely with you right from the planning phase, meticulously executing each step and paying careful attention to your operational requirements and the technical details of the migration. In line with Percona’s commitment to data security and integrity, we prioritize maintaining the highest data protection standards throughout this critical process. Recognizing the importance of your data’s safe and secure transfer, our migration services are designed to safeguard against data loss and uphold stringent security measures.
Percona planned and performed Patreon’s database migration seamlessly, minimizing disruption to the app and slashing Patreon’s monthly infrastructure costs by over 50%. Including the expenses for the migration and optional post-migration support, Patreon now significantly saves on overall services and infrastructure compared to their pre-migration spending.
Percona software for MongoDB is equipped with advanced security features that match those offered by MongoDB Enterprise, offering our clients the assurance that their data is managed efficiently and safeguarded by comprehensive data protection mechanisms. These security features include robust access controls, encryption methodologies, and regular security updates, ensuring your data is secure during migration and protected throughout its lifecycle. This thorough approach guarantees a successful migration and maintains the continuity and integrity of your data, ensuring that your business operations are not adversely affected.
We prioritize clear communication to ensure that every migration stage is transparent and well-coordinated. This attention to detail and commitment to partnership sets Percona’s migration services apart. By choosing Percona for your MongoDB migration, you’re ensuring a migration experience that is smooth, efficient, and tailored to meet the unique challenges and goals of your organization.
Tailored migration solutions for your unique needs
We recognize that each organization comes with its distinct set of requirements and challenges and firmly believe that the effectiveness of database management is rooted in a personalized approach rather than a generic, one-size-fits-all solution. Our migration methodology begins with a comprehensive understanding of your unique needs, allowing us to custom-tailor our services and solutions to fit those requirements.
This approach is central to ensuring your database environment is meticulously optimized for your particular use case. By aligning our solutions closely with your business objectives and operational demands, we help you leverage the full potential of your database infrastructure.
A compelling alternative
Percona for MongoDB offers a compelling alternative to MongoDB, providing the flexibility and performance of enterprise-grade MongoDB at no cost and the availability of expert support should you need it at a much more cost-effective price point. By choosing Percona, you’re not just getting a software solution; you’re gaining a partner dedicated to making your MongoDB deployment successful.
Still considering your options? Or ready to make the switch?
If you’re still researching alternatives to corporate MongoDB, we encourage you to check out a full feature comparison and learn more about how Percona for MongoDB empowers you to run MongoDB environments however you want, wherever you want, without licensing fees, expensive support contracts, or vendor lock-in.
Learn more about Percona for MongoDB
Or, if you’re ready to make the switch, contact Percona today to learn more about how our MongoDB solutions and migration services. Let us help you seamlessly transition to a more flexible, cost-effective, and expertly-supported database environment.
