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title: "Which one is faster? NOSQL or SQL?"  
description: "Which one is faster? NOSQL or SQL?"  
author: "Steilla Mitchel"  
published: 2023-08-24  
updated: 2023-08-26  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159660/which-one-is-faster-nosql-or-sql  
category: "database"  
tags: ["database", "nosql"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Which one is faster? NOSQL or SQL?

Which one is [faster](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/1515/5-ways-to-get-in-shape-faster)? [NOSQL](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12053/big-data-nosql-data-stores) or [SQL](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13115/types-of-keys-in-sql-or-oracle-database)?

## Replies

### Reply by Aryan Kumar

The answer to this question depends on the specific application and the type of queries that are being executed.

In general, NoSQL databases can be faster than relational databases for certain types of queries, such as queries that involve joins. This is because NoSQL databases do not have to enforce ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability) constraints, which can make them more efficient for certain types of operations.

However, relational databases can be faster than NoSQL databases for other types of queries, such as queries that involve complex joins or aggregations. This is because relational databases have a more structured data model, which makes it easier to optimize queries.

Ultimately, the best way to determine which type of database is faster is to test the specific application and queries that you are using.

Here is a table summarizing the relative speed of NoSQL and SQL databases for different types of queries:

| Query type | NoSQL | SQL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple reads | Faster | Slower |
| Joins | Faster | Slower |
| Aggregations | Slower | Faster |
| Complex queries | Depends on the specific query | Depends on the specific query |


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