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MongoDB vs MongoDB Compass

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MongoDB

7.0
Developer Tools

App wrapper for MongoDB

MongoDB Compass

7.5
Developer Tools

Interactive tool for analyzing MongoDB data

Metric MongoDB MongoDB Compass
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 29 2.9K
90-day Installs 143 8.6K
365-day Installs 1.3K 38.9K
Version 8.0.5-build.1 1.49.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 536 1.4K
GitHub Forks 39 255
Open Issues 2 35
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Objective-C TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 18, 2015 Jul 14, 2016

Reviews

MongoDB

This MongoDB wrapper simplifies installation and management on macOS, offering a user-friendly experience for developers. It provides a straightforward way to run MongoDB without manual configuration, benefiting those who prefer a GUI over command-line tools.

This app provides a graphical interface for managing MongoDB on macOS.

Pros

  • + Easy setup and management of MongoDB on macOS
  • + Well-maintained with regular updates
  • + Active community support

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Open issues regarding Apple Silicon support

MongoDB Compass

MongoDB Compass is a powerful GUI tool for visualizing and managing MongoDB data, offering developers and data analysts a user-friendly alternative to command-line interfaces. Its interactive features, including data exploration and query building, make it an essential tool for those working with MongoDB databases.

MongoDB Compass provides an interactive graphical interface for analyzing and managing MongoDB data.

Pros

  • + User-friendly graphical interface for MongoDB data management
  • + Strong community support indicated by GitHub activity
  • + Regular updates and auto-updating feature

Cons

  • - Lack of a clearly asserted license may raise concerns
  • - Limited community discussion and engagement