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Rohit Raj
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PostgreSQL vs MongoDB: Which Database for Your Startup? (2026)

Originally published on rohitraj.tech

A practical comparison of PostgreSQL and MongoDB for startups — when to use each, real performance numbers, and why most startups should just pick Postgres.


Read the full version with code samples, diagrams, and architecture details: PostgreSQL vs MongoDB: Which Database for Your Startup? (2026)

More engineering notes: rohitraj.tech/notes

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