MongoDB
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General purpose, document-based, distributed database built for modern applications.
CategoryDatabases
PricingFree tier available+ paid plans
Self-hostableYes
Repositorymongodb/mongo
LanguageC++
Last activityOct 2026Active
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Last pushOct 2026
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