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Apache CouchDB vs MongoDB
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| Fact | Apache CouchDB | MongoDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Erlang | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 7k | 29k |
| Latest | 3.5.2 | r8.3.11 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 147+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Apache CouchDB replaces MongoDB. Alternatives to MongoDB →
Full replacementJSON documents over an HTTP API with multi-primary replication, not the MongoDB protocol.
Apache CouchDB
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MongoDB
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Apache CouchDB
✓ signed The latest release, 3.5.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MongoDB
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