ScyllaDB vs. MongoDB: How Numberly Optimizes NoSQL for Performance and Flexibility

Written by scylladb | Published 2025/07/30
Tech Story Tags: scylladb-vs-mongodb | nosql-databases | numberly-database-strategy | mongodb-flexibility | scylladb-performance | real-time-data-pipelines | graphql-backend | good-company

TLDRNumberly has used ScyllaDB and MongoDB in production for 5+ years, selecting each for specific use cases. MongoDB offers schema flexibility and easy querying, making it ideal for REST APIs and unpredictable data. ScyllaDB ensures consistent performance for real-time pipelines, mixed workloads, and GraphQL backends. Together, they form a powerful NoSQL combo.via the TL;DR App
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Written by scylladb | Monstrously Fast + Scalable NoSQL. Start Fast. Scale Fearlessly
Published by HackerNoon on 2025/07/30
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