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migrate-mongo vs SchemaHero
Both stand on database migration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Choose migrate-mongo if your Node.js project needs code-based MongoDB migrations with status tracking and rollback functions. Consider the listed Node.js and MongoDB requirements, and note that a failed migration halts the pending queue.
Visit migrate-mongo Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
SchemaHero offers a declarative plan-and-apply workflow across several database engines, with options for CI and Kubernetes use. Teams that need rollback support should note that it is not listed as available.
Visit SchemaHeroThe facts
| migrate-mongo | SchemaHero | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | schemahero.io |
| On database migration tools | #16 of 32 | #20 of 32 |
migrate-mongo: what it does well
- Free, open-source software under the MIT license.
- CLI supports creating, applying, undoing, and checking migrations.
- Migration scripts can define `up` and `down` functions.
- Tracks applied changes in a configurable MongoDB collection.
- Supports CommonJS and ECMAScript Modules.
What to know first
- Requires Node.js 20 or higher.
- Listed MongoDB requirements cover versions 4.x through 7.x.
- Transactions require MongoDB 4.0 or higher and migrate-mongo 7.0.0 or higher.
- A failed migration stops the remaining pending migrations.
SchemaHero: what it does well
- Plan displays SQL without changing the database.
- CLI works without Kubernetes.
- Supports seven listed database engines.
- Can flag destructive changes in CI checks.
- Available as binaries and a Docker image.
What to know first
- Rollback support is not listed as available.
- The Kubernetes Operator is optional, not part of the standalone CLI.
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