Comparison
Apache CouchDB vs RavenDB
Overview
Apache CouchDB is an open-source document database that stores JSON documents and is accessed over HTTP. Its standout feature is reliable multi-master replication, making it well suited to offline-first and distributed applications that sync with clients like PouchDB.
RavenDB is an open-source, ACID-compliant document database designed for high performance with minimal configuration. It offers built-in full-text search, automatic indexing and distributed clustering, with a managed cloud service.
Features
- —JSON documents over an HTTP API
- —Multi-master bidirectional replication
- —Offline-first sync (PouchDB)
- —MapReduce views
- —Mango declarative queries
- —Fault-tolerant, eventually consistent
- —Fully ACID transactions
- —Automatic indexing
- —Built-in full-text search (Lucene/Corax)
- —Multi-document distributed cluster
- —Data subscriptions and ETL
- —Managed RavenDB Cloud
Pricing
Apache CouchDB
open sourceFree plan available
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Free | Self-hosted Apache 2.0. |
RavenDB
freemiumFree plan availableCommunity license is free; Professional and Enterprise licenses and RavenDB Cloud are paid.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | Free license, limited cores/memory. |
| Cloud | Contact sales | Managed hosting. |
Company Fit
Apache CouchDB
StartupSMBEnterprise
RavenDB
StartupSMBEnterprise
Alternatives
RavenDB alternatives