ArangoDB VS CouchDB
CouchDB is primarily a document-oriented database that excels in multi-master replication and ease of use, making it suitable for applications that require simple data storage and retrieval. In contrast, ArangoDB is a multi-model database that supports document, graph, and key/value data models, offering more flexibility and advanced querying capabilities, but at the cost of increased complexity.
ArangoDB
Pros:
- Multi-model database (document, graph, key/value)
- Supports AQL (ArangoDB Query Language)
- Native graph database capabilities
- Sharding support for horizontal scaling
- Rich indexing options
Cons:
- Higher resource consumption compared to CouchDB
- Learning curve for AQL
- Complexity in configuration and management
- Limited community support compared to CouchDB
- Not fully ACID compliant for all operations
CouchDB
Pros:
- Schema-free JSON document storage
- Built-in multi-master replication
- RESTful HTTP/JSON API
- ACID compliant transactions
- Easy to set up and deploy
Cons:
- Limited to document storage
- Less suited for complex queries involving relationships
- No built-in support for graph data models
- Replication can be complex in larger clusters
- Not as performant for heavy read operations
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