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Best NoSQL Databases in 2026

NoSQL databases support application data with different data models and query interfaces. This list is for people comparing hosted services, APIs, web tools, and software they can run on Linux, macOS, Windows, or a self-hosted setup.

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    Aerospike Database

    by Aerospike Database
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Aerospike Database offers multiple data models, storage choices, and replication modes in one engine. Check edition support and licensing notes for connectors and security features when assessing fit.

    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Apache Cassandra

    by Apache Cassandra
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Cassandra offers a distributed, self-managed database with multiple deployment options and tunable consistency.

    9.1 Open source Visit site
  3. 3

    ArcadeDB

    by ArcadeDB
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    ArcadeDB brings several data models and query options into one database, with a free full-featured Community offering. Paid subscriptions are for support, with coverage depending on the selected plan.

    9.0 Free plan · paid from $299/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    Apache HBase

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted

    Apache HBase targets distributed data workloads where real-time access and strict consistency matter. It is free, but deployment, security configuration and ongoing operations rest with the operator.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Amazon DynamoDB

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    DynamoDB offers managed NoSQL storage with automatic scaling, multiple access patterns and recovery options.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Amazon ElastiCache

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    ElastiCache offers serverless and node-based deployment choices alongside multiple caching engines and AWS integrations.

    7.6 From $6/mo Visit site
  7. 7

    Apache CouchDB

    by Apache CouchDB
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Apache CouchDB offers a flexible document model, replication, and clustering in free self-hosted software.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Amazon DocumentDB

    by Amazon DocumentDB
    Free plan APIWeb

    Amazon DocumentDB offers managed document storage with MongoDB compatibility, serverless scaling, replicas, and integrated AWS services.

    7.4 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Amazon Keyspaces

    Free plan APIWeb

    Amazon Keyspaces combines Cassandra compatibility with managed, serverless capacity options and recovery features. Check the free-tier window and 1 MB maximum row size against your workload.

    7.3 Visit site
  10. 10

    FalkorDB

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Consider FalkorDB if your team needs a graph database with OpenCypher, vector similarity and deployment options for interconnected data applications.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $73/mo Visit site
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    Firestore

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Firestore combines flexible document storage with search, transactions, real-time updates, and offline syncing. Check the database quota and server-side IAM requirements when assessing its fit.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

    by Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
    Free plan APISelf-hosted

    Choose Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL if your application needs a managed cloud database with JSON documents, transactions, scaling, or multi-region support.

    7.1 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    IBM Cloudant

    Free plan APILinuxWeb

    IBM Cloudant combines CouchDB-based documents, multiple query options, SDKs, and resilient regional deployment.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  14. 14

    MarkLogic

    by MarkLogic
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    MarkLogic combines multiple data models, search, and data curation in a platform with several deployment options.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    Memgraph

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Memgraph if you need a graph database with Cypher, streaming connectors, and graph algorithms, or want to start with its free Community Edition.

    7.1 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    JanusGraph

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted

    JanusGraph offers a free, open-source option for distributed graph storage and querying, with multiple integrations and transaction choices.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  17. 17

    RavenDB

    by RavenDB
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Choose RavenDB if you need a schema-less document database with multiple search types, deployment models, and high-availability features.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Redis Insight

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Redis Insight brings Redis data browsing, command work, and analysis into a free GUI and CLI tool. Check the Docker-only API availability and SSPLv1 licensing if those affect your deployment.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    TigerGraph

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose TigerGraph when connected-data analytics, graph and vector search, or multiple deployment routes are central requirements.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $45/mo Visit site
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    Valkey

    by Valkey
    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

    Valkey offers a broad set of data types and deployment options for caching, queues, and primary database workloads.

    6.9 Open source Visit site
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    Neo4j

    by Neo4j
    Free plan Self-hosted

    Neo4j offers graph database capabilities with several deployment choices and a free AuraDB tier.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $65/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SurrealDB

    by SurrealDB
    Free plan Self-hosted

    SurrealDB combines several data models and query capabilities while offering both managed and self-hosted options.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $0.02 Visit site
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    Azure DocumentDB

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    DocumentDB combines document storage with transactions and vector search, and lists free and capacity-based configurations.

    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  24. 24

    Amazon Neptune

    Free trial APIWeb

    Amazon Neptune offers managed graph capabilities with multiple query languages, scaling options, replicas, and AWS services.

    6.1 30-day trial Visit site
  25. 25

    MongoDB Compass

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.0 Free plan Visit site

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