# MongoDB

Tool · [Standard tools and platforms](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tools)

Also called: Mongo, Mongo DB, MongoDB Atlas

A [database](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/database) that stores records as flexible documents instead of rows in fixed tables. It is offered as open software and as a [hosted](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hosting) [cloud](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/cloud) service.

**For example:** A team stores product listings with very different fields in MongoDB.

Official site: <https://www.mongodb.com>

## Connects to (4)

- [Database](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/database): Organized storage for your app's information, such as users, orders and messages, so it can be saved and looked up later.
- [Managed service](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/managed-service): A service where the provider handles the upkeep instead of the customer's own team.
- [PostgreSQL](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/postgresql): A free, open-source relational database known for reliability.
- [Firebase](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/firebase): Google's platform for building app back ends, with a database, login, file storage and hosting as managed services.

Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mongodb