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Azure DocumentDB

Build AI-driven apps and standardize on an open-source, MongoDB-compatible document database engine. Azure DocumentDB supports hybrid and multicloud architectures with enterprise-grade performance, availability, and easy Azure AI integration.
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OVERVIEW

Innovate on an open-source, MongoDB-compatible multicloud document database

  • Power your JSON document database workloads with Azure DocumentDB, built on DocumentDB—the MongoDB-compatible, open-source engine hosted at the Linux Foundation for transparency, community-driven innovation, and freedom from restrictive licenses.
  • Build and test MongoDB-compatible apps with DocumentDB, an open-source NoSQL document database, in your own environment—on-premises, local, or other clouds. Then deploy to Azure DocumentDB (formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB) for enterprise-grade scale, security, and management to enable hybrid and multicloud solutions.
  • Develop MongoDB-compatible applications quickly using your existing MongoDB skills, drivers, and tools. Work with familiar APIs, BSON/JSON documents, and popular languages like Node.js, Python, Java, and .NET to accelerate development.
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FEATURES

Discover why Azure DocumentDB is right for you

Open source and multicloud

Azure DocumentDB (formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB) is built on the robust foundation of DocumentDB, an open-source document database platform. DocumentDB provides a portable, interoperable solution for document data stores either on-premises, in multicloud environments, or in hybrid architectures.
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Integrated vector store

The integrated vector database in Azure DocumentDB efficiently connects your AI applications with your data. And Microsoft DiskANN can be tasked with performing highly accurate and scalable similarity searches across complex data sets.
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Integration with the Azure platform

Azure DocumentDB provides a comprehensive and integrated solution for resource management, monitoring, enterprise security, application hosting, and AI integrations in Azure.
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Instant automatic scaling

Instant scalability helps ensure your database adapts immediately to changing workloads, helping eliminate performance bottlenecks and avoid unnecessary costs.
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High availability

A high-availability SLA up to 99.995% applies best practices for increased uptime and improved disaster recovery.
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Security

Embedded security and compliance

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Full-time equivalent engineers dedicated to security initiatives at Microsoft.
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Partners with specialized security expertise.
 
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Compliance certifications, including over 50 specific to global regions and countries.
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Pricing

Flexible, cost-efficient pricing

Azure DocumentDB (formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB) offers a familiar architecture at a price that includes free backups up to 35 days and anytime support.
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RESOURCES

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Azure DocumentDB documentation

Explore documentation for Azure DocumentDB (formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB).
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Azure Cosmos DB blog

Get the latest news and insights from the Azure Cosmos DB team that built Azure DocumentDB (formerly vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB).
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Open-source DocumentDB project

Learn more about a powerful, scalable open-source document database built for modern applications.
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DocumentDB on GitHub

 Get started with DocumentDB and join the community.
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Learning Path

Build an AI agent with Azure DocumentDB.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Azure DocumentDB is the new name for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. Azure DocumentDB is a fully managed, hybrid and multicloud-ready, enterprise-grade document database service, built on the open-source and MongoDB-compatible DocumentDB engine. It combines a document API, vector, and hybrid search for AI apps and agents, automatic and instant scalability, and high-availability SLAs for easy integration with Azure security, analytics, and AI services.
  • Existing customers will eventually see the product referred to by its new name in the Azure portal. There’s no change in terms of pricing or the functionality of the database service.
  • Azure DocumentDB is a fully managed, MongoDB-compatible document database built on an open-source engine, designed for portability across hybrid and multicloud environments. Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL and vector database with a native API, offering automatic scaling, multi-region distribution, and enterprise SLAs for low-latency, high-availability, and AI-powered applications.
  • Azure DocumentDB has a free tier, enabling developers to explore the platform without any financial commitments. With the free tier, developers get a dedicated DocumentDB cluster with 32 GB storage. The free tier lasts for the lifetime of the Azure account. Developers can also use the free open-source DocumentDB locally or in any cloud environment.
  • Azure DocumentDB offers MongoDB compatibility with minimal code changes, predictable vCore pricing, and built-in vector search for AI apps. Its open-source foundation enables hybrid and multi-cloud portability, while Azure’s fully managed service provides high availability, security, and seamless scaling—making it easy to build modern, production-ready applications quickly.
  • Azure DocumentDB is ideal for transactional and operational NoSQL workloads, real-time analytics, and high-scale web and mobile apps. It supports common MongoDB scenarios like content and product catalogs, user profiles, IoT and event data, and session/state management. With built-in vector search, it also powers AI apps, chatbots, and RAG scenarios with low-latency, global access.
  • Learn Azure DocumentDB through Microsoft Learn, which offers documentation, quickstarts, and tutorials for Python, Node.js, Java, .NET, and more. You can also use the VS Code extension to explore data and run queries interactively. These resources help you quickly build, test, and optimize modern MongoDB-compatible applications with DocumentDB.
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