FerretDB has announced the launch of FerretDB Cloud, a managed, open-source database service that is compatible with MongoDB. The service is built on DocumentDB and is currently available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This development provides developers with a cross-cloud alternative to MongoDB Atlas, allowing for easy provisioning and management of databases while storing data in PostgreSQL with open-source extensions.
FerretDB Cloud supports a range of features, including vector search, and offers storage options up to 64 TB, along with encryption, dedicated tenancy, and enterprise-level Service Level Agreements (SLAs). In contrast to the proprietary managed services offered by Azure and AWS, FerretDB emphasizes open-source transparency and compatibility. This launch has sparked discussions within the open-source community regarding its licensing and potential market impact, particularly in light of MongoDB's own licensing policies.