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MongoDB Database Toolsmongodump
Free

Free to download and use.

 Free

Free to download and use as part of the MongoDB Database Tools.

Windows, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Official tools maintained by MongoDB
  • Scriptable from the command line
  • Official tool from the MongoDB developers
  • Binary BSON export of the full database contents
  • Command-line only, with no graphical interface
  • Listed under the SSPL, which is not an OSI-approved licence
  • Command line only, with no graphical interface
  • Only works with MongoDB databases
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: SSPL-1.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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