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Azure DocumentDB vs RavenDB
Both stand on document databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
DocumentDB combines document storage with transactions and vector search, and lists free and capacity-based configurations. Check regional pricing and the stated cluster limits when considering a plan.
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Choose RavenDB if you need a schema-less document database with multiple search types, deployment models, and high-availability features. Review the Community license conditions against your required cores, cluster size, memory, and version needs before choosing the free tier.
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| Azure DocumentDB | RavenDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 12 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | RavenDB |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | ravendb.net |
| On document databases | #19 of 28 | #15 of 28 |
Azure DocumentDB: what it does well
- Supports BSON and JSON documents.
- Includes transactions and vector search.
- Free Tier lasts for the life of the cluster.
- Maximum document size is 16.0 MB.
What to know first
- Free Tier is limited to one server per subscription.
- M-series prices depend on region and currency.
- M200 Autoscale bills hourly according to usage.
RavenDB: what it does well
- Automatically creates and optimizes indexes.
- Supports full-text, spatial, and vector search.
- Offers cloud, on-premises, and Edge deployments.
- Lists clustering, sharding, failover, and cluster-wide transactions.
- Developer clients cover eight listed programming languages.
What to know first
- Community license is limited to 60 cores per customer entity.
- Community clusters have a three-node maximum and three-core limit.
- Community license requires the latest major version and periodic renewal.
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