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MongoDB vs Redis

MongoDB started first, in 2009, the same year as Redis.

Why MongoDB lasted

  • Document as default was a real relief from ORMs, and Atlas made it a business.
  • The driver experience and the JSON-shaped brain still match how a lot of apps think.

Why Redis lasted

  • If you need a cache, a queue, or a counter, you reach for it without a meeting.
  • The data structures are the product. Everything else is a license argument.

Questions

Which is older, MongoDB or Redis?

MongoDB started first, in 2009, the same year as Redis.

How long has MongoDB been running?

MongoDB has been up 17 years 218 days, since 2009-02-11.

How long has Redis been running?

Redis has been up 17 years 160 days, since 2009-04-10.

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