I like both databases. Saying that MongoDB is a subset of PostgreSQL is not right, IMO. They are both powerful databases. For legacy off-Oracle or off-SQL Server migration, PostgreSQL sure is an easier place to start (though you still likely have to re-write/re-tune your application). For new apps, you could start with either.

The idea that PostgreSQL is a superset of MongoDB is incorrect. As some examples, PostgreSQL doesn't shard, have multi-region, multi-cloud, enforce JSON schema, data governance, full JSON support, etc.

That said, PostgreSQL does do a lot of things MongoDB doesn't do.

The two products have a big feature overlap - both are great databases. I think you could build a modern app on either one. If you want to build in modern languages faster and have a more available system out of the box, I'd suggest MongoDB. If you have legacy skillsets, legacy apps, or just love relational, I'd suggest PostgreSQL.

MongoDB is not in the same market as postgres.

I don’t disagree with you, but the people that choose Mongo do not see postgres as a valid alternative.

>and Postgres does hundreds more things too.

being hip, which is one of the most important factors for choosing a database database technology, is not one of them though.

Mongo bought WiredTiger.

Both founded by Keith Bostic, from Berkeley DB heritage.

Yes, my bad, I was referring to WiredTiger (still the same folks).