I use MongoDB Atlas to store data for my startup, and I find that being a cloud-based solution makes it very easy to scale and operationalize. It's flexible and agile as a SaaS product, and I can turn it on and off quite easily. I'm overall satisfied with the experience because there's a lot that they offer, even more than I'm currently using. I also started afresh with MongoDB Atlas, and it was quite easy to start with, especially with the free plan, which shows how powerful the product is. It makes me want to upgrade to enable more features. Moreover, it was beneficial knowing a colleague had used it before, which reassured me, and I found the initial setup very easy.

MongoDB Atlas made it easy to get a fully managed database up and running for a personal project without worrying about server maintenance or manual setup, which mattered since this was a side project with no dedicated infrastructure budget. Storing expense and balance records as flexible documents fit naturally with how the roommate bill-splitting data was structured, without needing to design a rigid relational schema upfront. The free tier covered everything needed for a small user base, making the ROI excellent, and the setup process combined with clear documentation meant I was productive within a short time without needing any paid support.

MongoDB Atlas is a fully managed cloud database service for MongoDB