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MongoDB vs PostgreSQL: Database Showdown

ProWeb Team
11 min read
Oct 3, 2025

Pros

  • Flexible schema for rapid development
  • Great for document-based data
  • Horizontal scaling

Cons

  • Less mature than SQL databases
  • Can be complex for relational data

Our Verdict:

MongoDB for document-based data, PostgreSQL for relational data

Introduction

MongoDB (NoSQL) and PostgreSQL (SQL) represent two different database paradigms.

MongoDB

Perfect for document-based data and rapid prototyping.

PostgreSQL

Ideal for relational data, complex queries, and transactions.

Conclusion

Choose MongoDB for flexible, document-based applications. Choose PostgreSQL for structured, relational data.

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