MongoDB Atlas pricing
MongoDB · MongoDB · snapshot captured June 2026
MongoDB Atlas is a managed MongoDB offering from MongoDB. It uses per-hour dedicated cluster tiers + free/flex tiers. Its representative entry tier is M10 (2 GB RAM) at ~$57/mo. Dedicated tiers include default storage; backup billed separately ($0.14-0.19/GB-month) and data transfer extra. Free tier: Free M0 shared tier (512 MB storage, ~100 ops/sec) forever. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
Source: MongoDB pricing. Data as of June 2026.
MongoDB Atlas pricing tiers
| Tier | Specs | Hourly | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0 (Free) | Shared, 512 MB storage | Free | Free | Free forever; ~100 ops/sec cap. |
| Flex | 5 GB storage, shared, usage-based | — | ~$8/mo | From $8/month, capped at $30/month by ops/sec. |
| M10 | 2 GB RAM, 2 vCPU (burstable), 10 GB storage | $0.08/hr | ~$57/mo | Entry dedicated tier (MongoDB lists ~$56.94/mo). |
| M20 | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU (burstable), 20 GB storage | $0.20/hr | ~$147/mo | MongoDB lists ~$146.72/mo. |
| M30 | 8 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 40 GB storage | $0.54/hr | ~$388/mo | MongoDB lists ~$387.62/mo. |
| M40 | 16 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 80 GB storage | $1.04/hr | ~$747/mo | MongoDB lists ~$746.79/mo. |
Source: MongoDB pricing. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
At a glance
| Cost factor | MongoDB Atlas |
|---|---|
| Engine | MongoDB |
| Vendor | MongoDB |
| Pricing model | Per-hour dedicated cluster tiers + free/Flex tiers |
| Representative tier | M10 (2 GB RAM) (~$57/mo) |
| Storage / extras | Dedicated tiers include default storage; backup billed separately ($0.14-0.19/GB-month) and data transfer extra. |
| Free tier | Free M0 shared tier (512 MB storage, ~100 ops/sec) forever. |
| Region note | AWS us-east-1, dedicated tiers; monthly = hourly x 730 (MongoDB lists slightly different rounded monthly figures). |
Source: MongoDB pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where Atlas saves money
- Richest tier matrix: free M0, usage-based Flex, then dedicated M10-M700
- Fully managed scaling, sharding, search and backups in one platform
- Same console across AWS, GCP and Azure
Watch-outs
- Backup and data transfer bill on top of the tier rate
- Jumps between dedicated tiers are large (M20 to M30 nearly triples cost)
- Legacy Serverless was deprecated in favour of the Flex tier in 2025
Accuracy note: M10-M40 hourly rates are confirmed across two MongoDB pages; M10-M30 use burstable/shared vCPU. MongoDB's own monthly estimates round slightly differently from hourly x 730.
MongoDB Atlas vs similar offerings
How MongoDB Atlas compares with other managed MongoDB and adjacent offerings:
| Offering | Engine | Representative tier | Est. monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Atlas (this offering) | MongoDB | M10 (2 GB RAM) | ~$57/mo |
| Amazon DocumentDB | MongoDB | db.t3.medium (2 vCPU / 4 GiB) | ~$80/mo |
| Amazon RDS for MySQL | MySQL | db.t3.medium (2 vCPU / 4 GiB) | ~$52/mo |
| Google Cloud SQL for MySQL | MySQL | 2 vCPU / 8 GB (Enterprise edition, compute only) | ~$101/mo |
| Azure Database for MySQL | MySQL | D2ds_v5 (2 vCore / 8 GiB, compute only) | ~$125/mo |
| PlanetScale | MySQL | PS-10 (smallest realistic production cluster) | ~$39/mo |
Frequently asked questions
How much does MongoDB Atlas cost?
MongoDB Atlas uses per-hour dedicated cluster tiers + free/flex tiers. Its representative entry is M10 (2 GB RAM) at ~$57/mo. Dedicated tiers include default storage; backup billed separately ($0.14-0.19/GB-month) and data transfer extra. snapshot captured June 2026 — verify on the vendor's pricing page.
Does MongoDB Atlas have a free tier?
Yes. Free M0 shared tier (512 MB storage, ~100 ops/sec) forever.
What is the cheapest MongoDB Atlas tier?
The smallest tier is M0 (Free) (Shared, 512 MB storage): Free. Free forever; ~100 ops/sec cap. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
What should I watch for in MongoDB Atlas pricing?
Watch-outs: Backup and data transfer bill on top of the tier rate; Jumps between dedicated tiers are large (M20 to M30 nearly triples cost); Legacy Serverless was deprecated in favour of the Flex tier in 2025. M10-M40 hourly rates are confirmed across two MongoDB pages; M10-M30 use burstable/shared vCPU. MongoDB's own monthly estimates round slightly differently from hourly x 730.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from MongoDB's pricing page (snapshot captured June 2026). Managed-database pricing is volatile and varies by region, tier, storage and discounts — verify current prices on the vendor's page before purchasing. This is an informational comparison, not a quote. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20