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MongoDB Ops Manager vs phpMyAdmin
Both stand on database administration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose MongoDB Ops Manager if your organization needs to manage MongoDB on its own infrastructure, particularly across on-premises, private-cloud, or hybrid-cloud deployments. Its monitoring, backup, recovery, and administration tools are included through Enterprise Advanced; organizations seeking a continuing free plan should look elsewhere.
Visit MongoDB Ops ManagerphpMyAdmin provides database administration, query, schema, and import/export tools for MySQL and MariaDB in a self-hosted web tool. Check the PHP and database version requirements before installing.
Visit phpMyAdminThe facts
| MongoDB Ops Manager | phpMyAdmin | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mongodb.com | phpmyadmin.net |
| On database administration tools | #13 of 34 | #9 of 34 |
MongoDB Ops Manager: what it does well
- Automates administration from cluster creation through maintenance.
- Monitors, visualizes, and alerts on more than 100 performance metrics.
- Supports snapshots, incremental backups, and point-in-time recovery.
- Performance Advisor recommends index and schema improvements.
- Offers both a graphical interface and REST API.
What to know first
- Enterprise Advanced is a commercial subscription.
- Subscription pricing requires contacting MongoDB.
- The free download is for evaluation before subscription.
phpMyAdmin: what it does well
- Free software for MySQL and MariaDB administration.
- Includes SQL commands and CSV or SQL imports.
- Exports to eight listed formats.
- Supports centralized multi-server administration.
- Translated into 98 languages.
What to know first
- Self-hosted installation is required.
- Stable 5.2 requires PHP 7.2 or newer.
- Requires MySQL or MariaDB 5.5 or newer.
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