Open Software for MongoDB: Where Percona Fits

In October 2018, the MongoDB landscape shifted. With the introduction of the Server Side Public License (SSPL), the once-vibrant community surrounding the world’s most popular document store grew quiet, leaving many developers and enterprise architects feeling isolated in a world that was both proprietary and adjacent. But the “dark ages” of open-source MongoDB are over. Today, we are witnessing a renaissance. Percona is leading the charge by offering a truly open alternative that pairs MongoDB Community with enterprise-grade governance and tools like our Kubernetes Operator, PBM, and ClusterSync. By adding critical features such as OpenID Connect and file-copy-based initial sync, we prove that you don’t have to sacrifice enterprise-grade power for open-source freedom. Looking ahead to 2026, we are doubling down on performance and cloud flexibility. Our roadmap includes game-changing shard-to-shard synchronization for better availability, a redesigned PBM API for superior observability, and expanded native support for OCI, Alibaba Cloud, and Google Cloud. As we commit to supporting MongoDB 9.0 and Vector Search, Percona remains the ultimate partner for those who believe that the best way to manage data is the open way. Join us as we prove that when the way is open, the possibilities are infinite.