Managed databases

MongoDB Atlas vs DigitalOcean Managed Postgres

Choose MongoDB Atlas when the data is documents and an M0 cluster is enough to prototype. Choose DigitalOcean Managed Postgres when you want a 1 GiB Postgres node at a flat $15.15/mo.

MongoDB Atlas

Managed document database with a free shared tier

Free M0, then paid

Strengths

  • M0 is a real free cluster for prototypes
  • Dedicated tiers cover production

Limits

  • A real bill splits compute, storage, and backup
  • Document modeling is a poor fit for relational workloads

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DigitalOcean Managed Postgres

Fixed-size Postgres in the same account as Droplets

From $15.15/mo

Strengths

  • The entry price is a monthly cap for a 1 GiB node
  • It lives in the same account as Droplets and App Platform

Limits

  • You pay for the node while the database is idle
  • A standby node for high availability is a second plan

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