MongoDB for Mac

MongoDB for Mac is a free and open-source cross-platform document-oriented database program. Classified as a NoSQL database program, the tool uses JSON-like documents with schemas.

It provides a rich set of GUI tools for anyone who uses the program including database developers and DBAs.

Key features include: full functional embedded MongoDB for macOS Shell, user-friendly Map-Reduce operations editor, ability to create/drop databases, managing collections and their indices, user-friendly GridFS Editor, managing users and roles. Build innovative modern applications that create a competitive advantage!

Mongo DB Enterprise Advanced features the app Enterprise Server and a finely-tuned package of advanced software, support, certifications, and other services.

More than one-third of the Fortune 100 rely on MongoDB Enterprise Advanced to help run their mission critical applications. MongoDB Professional for Mac gives you access to 24/7 support team, Cloud Manager, the most comprehensive monitoring and management platform for the app, and Mongo DB Compass, a sophisticated GUI that allows you to easily visualize your schema and explore your data.

Features and Highlights

Expressive Query Language & Secondary Indexes
Access and manipulate your data in sophisticated ways, out of the box.

Strong Consistency
Provide your users with the most up-to-date copy of the data.

Enterprise Management & Integration
Operationalize your database with enterprise-grade security, automation, monitoring, and integrations with your existing IT infrastructure.

Flexibility
Improve productivity and accelerate iteration with a data model that easily accommodates changes in your applications.

Scalability & Performance
Scale horizontally to deliver incredible performance at massive scale: millions of ops/sec, 100s of billions of documents, petabytes of data.

Always On, Global Deployments
Replicate your data across geographic regions to build highly available systems that provide a consistent, high quality experience for users all around the world.

How to Use

Install using the macOS installer package

Start MongoDB service via Terminal

Use MongoDB Compass for GUI access

Connect and manage databases with CLI or GUI

System Requirements

• macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
• Intel x86_64 or Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
• Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
• At least 200 MB disk space for binaries
• Internet access for initial download

PROS

• Cross-platform and open-source
• Powerful query language support
• Flexible document data model
• Free GUI with MongoDB Compass
• Great for rapid development

CONS

• High memory usage on large data
• No built-in full-text search
• Limited support for complex joins
• Community support may vary

Also Available: Download MongoDB for Windows