{"id":23769,"date":"2022-03-15T13:14:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T07:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aspiresys.com\/?p=23769"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:19:10","slug":"mongodb-vs-dynamodb-vs-rds-choosing-best-nosql-database","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/cloud\/cloud-adoption\/mongodb-vs-dynamodb-vs-rds-choosing-best-nosql-database\/","title":{"rendered":"MongoDB vs DynamoDB vs RDS: Choosing the best NoSQL database"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With organizations looking for more flexible backend solutions, NoSQL databases are gaining traction. The sophistication of big data and the proliferation of modern web applications have triggered the adoption of NoSQL databases to deliver scalable, distributed cloud performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No SQL databases provides a method to store and retrieve data that involves a multitude of data structures such as graphs, key-values, wide columns, and documents. In order to manage huge volumes of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, NoSQL databases require no predefined schema and facilitate faster application development, application modifications, and less administrative overhead.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NoSQL offers faster performance as a result of non-relational data structures. The ability to scale and take advantage of the cloud data centers gives NoSQL an edge over relational databases in the media, retail, IoT, finance, and healthcare industries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amazon RDS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a managed SQL database service that automates all the time-consuming administration tasks such as provisioning, setup, patching, and backups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RDS is the best candidate to move on-premise database workloads to the cloud and helps automate the administrative activities associated with managing databases.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many organizations are adapting RDS because Amazon handles high availability, recovery, backups, and patching.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Multi-AZ deployment, Amazon RDS creates synchronous master pairs across various availability zones. If an unexpected outage happens, RDS will failover to a standby duplicate present in a different availability zone. This way, RDS guarantees data redundancy, failover support, and minimal latency during system backups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AWS RDS read replicas offer multiple read-only copies of your database instance within the same or a different AWS availability zone. With AWS RDS, you get multiple benefits including fault-tolerant availability, load balancing for high volumes of read traffic, and scalability for read-heavy workloads.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ter.li\/8tjpp1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ISG-Middle-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"ISG\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MongoDB Performance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MongoDB is a widely implemented NoSQL database which is deployed on mainframes, on-premise, hybrid cloud, as well as a service on AWS. MongoDB is most suited for internet-scale applications because of its distributed scalability, data validation rules, and extensive monitoring capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key capabilities of MongoDB include allowing cloud architects to optimally configure resources and system administrators among many others:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Distributed architecture that complies with automated sharing and allows for optimal location of data to support low-latency.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-availability clusters that support an uptime SLA of 99.99% across all CSPs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A minimum of 3 data nodes per replica set are deployed across the AWS availability zones for continuous application uptime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Document-oriented database stores data in a binary-encoded JSON format which increases speed and flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complex queries are solved natively to minimize latency. Additional analytics frameworks or tools aren\u2019t necessary.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extensive monitoring dashboard and customized alerting provide metrics on database performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DynamoDB Performance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amazon DynamoDB is a key-value and document database tailor-made for internet-scale mobile, web, gaming applications that require low-latency data access. More than 100,000 AWS customers leverage DynamoDB as it simplifies implementation and management. DynamoDB doesn\u2019t need servers to manage and no software to install or maintain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key performance capabilities of DynamoDB include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tables automatically replicate data across AWS regions, allowing globally distributed applications to access data locally.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automatically scales tables to comply with capacity and performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A monthly SLA uptime of 99.99% for each AWS region.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fully managed in-memory caching significantly reduces read time to microseconds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">100 TBs of backup doesn\u2019t affect application performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application performance monitoring scales throughput and storage.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DynamoDB vs MongoDB Performance Considerations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MongoDB runs on multiple cloud platforms, scales horizontally across geographies, and offers sophisticated performance monitoring capabilities. The ability to run across various CSPs including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/digital\/cloud\/choosing-between-aws-gcp-and-azure-made-easy-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Azure, AWS, and GCP<\/strong><\/span><\/a> makes MongoDB the perfect choice for businesses that develop and manage applications in multi-cloud environments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, businesses that are planning or that have already invested in AWS and looking for a NoSQL database, DynamoDB is the logical choice. Businesses can enjoy several benefits including ease of deployment, automated management, and integration with other <a href=\"https:\/\/ter.li\/6d9d5q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AWS services<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although businesses are inclined to invest in a NoSQL database, businesses must holistically evaluate their application requirements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you only need a managed solution for database instances, RDS is a better choice to use existing applications or architectural models with minimal changes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re looking for low-latency responses to high-volume queries and use AWS as the primary cloud environment, DynamoDB is a better choice.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ter.li\/jk1kn7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Schedule a call<\/strong><\/span><\/a> with our solution architects to help you find the best fit for your organization.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/digital\/cloud\/10-tips-developing-aws-disaster-recovery-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">10 Tips for Developing an AWS Disaster Recovery Plan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/digital\/cloud\/cloudformation-vs-terraform-a-comparative-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CloudFormation vs Terraform: A Comparative Study<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/digital\/cloud\/aws-eks-vs-ecs-vs-fargate-which-one-is-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AWS EKS vs ECS vs Fargate: Which one is right for you?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspiresys.com\/blog\/digital\/cloud\/top-5-aws-monitoring-optimization-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Top 5 AWS Monitoring and Optimization Tools<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With organizations looking for more flexible backend solutions, NoSQL databases are gaining traction. 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