--- title: "Amazon DocumentDB Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Amazon DocumentDB Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Database products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/208873/DocumentDB/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # Amazon DocumentDB Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on July 20, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Amazon DocumentDB ## What is Amazon DocumentDB? Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) is a fast, scalable, highly available, and fully managed document database service that supports MongoDB workloads. As a document database, Amazon DocumentDB makes it easy to store, query, and index JSON data. ## What is Amazon DocumentDB used for? [NoSQL Databases](https://www.capterra.com/nosql-databases-software/)[Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 2 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- ### Starting price Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Amazon DocumentDB?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://aws.amazon.com/&name=Amazon DocumentDB) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Amazon DocumentDB 5.0 (2) VS. [### Redis Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/173860/Redis-Enterprise/) [4.8 (65)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173860/Redis-Enterprise/#reviews) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $7 Usage Based, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 5.0 (2) Ease Of Use 4.6 (65) Value For Money 4.5 (2) Value For Money 4.3 (53) Customer Service 5.0 (2) Customer Service 4.5 (42) ## Amazon DocumentDB alternatives [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) [4.6 (473)](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) [MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) [4.7 (471)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) Highest Rated [VisuaLeaf](https://www.capterra.com/p/10038333/VisuaLeaf/) [5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10038333/VisuaLeaf/#reviews) Starting price $79.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10038333/VisuaLeaf/) [Amazon EC2](https://www.capterra.com/p/219781/EC2/) [4.7 (173)](https://www.capterra.com/p/219781/EC2/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/219781/EC2/) ## FAQs about Amazon DocumentDB Overview ### What company size and specific industries is Amazon DocumentDB built for? Amazon DocumentDB is designed for developers and IT administrators at small, mid-market, and enterprise companies that manage MongoDB databases in any industry. It suits organizations that want to reduce the time and cost spent on routine database administration and related maintenance tasks. Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Amazon DocumentDB? Amazon DocumentDB offers document database and NoSQL database management capabilities, along with access controls and permissions for database security. Core features include backup and recovery, data replication, data migration, data storage management, data dictionary management, database conversion, data virtualization, performance analysis, and support for multiple programming languages. Integrations ### Which third-party tools and platforms does Amazon DocumentDB integrate with? Amazon DocumentDB connects natively to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Key Management Service (KMS), and the AWS Management Console for access control, encryption, and administration. These AWS integrations cover the core management and security tools used to configure and operate the service. Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Amazon DocumentDB offer? Amazon DocumentDB provides documentation for teams getting started with the service. This written material supports self-paced reference for setup steps, feature details, and ongoing use. No other training formats are listed in the catalog data. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Amazon DocumentDB offer? Amazon DocumentDB provides chat support. No reviewer feedback about support quality is available in the catalog data, so user experience details such as response time or helpfulness cannot be assessed from the provided information. ## Features AI summary Based on 2,764 Database reviews Capterra reviewers highlight these as the features buyers value most when choosing a database: - **Secure Data Storage** (**55%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Data Storage Management** (**52%**) - **Backup and Recovery** (**55%**) Amazon DocumentDB includes **Data Storage Management** and **Backup and Recovery**, giving teams the tools to organize stored data effectively and restore information when needed. However, it does not offer **Secure Data Storage**. Instead, it provides **Access Controls/Permissions** (**42%**), which can help businesses manage who can view or change data. Together, these features help teams maintain data availability, control storage resources, and reduce risk during system issues or recovery events. Data Storage Management 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and store data in a database Backup and Recovery 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Access Controls/Permissions 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Database Conversion 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Transformation of data from one format to another Data Migration 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Data Replication 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node Amazon DocumentDB 12 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node Manage and store data in a database Retrieve and use data without requiring technical details about the data Transformation of data from one format to another Type of non-relational database that helps store, query, record and manage data in JSON formats Run stored procedures and queries in multiple programming languages, such as JSON, Java, Python, Ruby, Perl, and SQL Database management based on customization, fluidity, and document relations Monitor and analyze the performance and status of a server or system/application Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.0 (2) 4.0 Based on 2 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.5 (2) ### Starting price Free trial not available Value for money 4.5 (2) 4.5 Based on 2 reviews ## Integrations [ AWS Management Console](https://www.capterra.com/p/229593/AWS-Management-Console/)[ AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234343/AWS-Identity-and-Access-Management-IAM/)[ AWS Key Management Service (KMS)](https://www.capterra.com/p/245516/AWS-Key-Management-Service-KMS/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (2) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (2) 5.0 Based on 2 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 5.0 Based on 2 reviews Filter by rating 5(2) 4(0) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent TN teran N. software engineer Computer Software ### "Very reliable NoSQL database" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 31, 2023 It has been 1 month since I started using Amazon documentDB and I found it more easier than other nosql databases because amazon handle all database administration tasks and I personally trust on AWS. Pros This is easy to learn and manage even for a new user. This is ideal for large projects that look for secure, highly available and automatically scalable mongo db adaptable database. I can backup my database data in S3 buckets and can restore them back. Cons Since I have been using it for 1month, I did not find any issue. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HM Haley M. Massage Therapist Health, Wellness and Fitness ### "Great for doc keeping" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 5, 2022 Pros Great customer service. Seems to be good array of features Cons Could be more user friendly for non tech savvy people. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.