Free SQL to MongoDB Converter
Convert SQL queries to MongoDB query syntax for seamless database migration and use. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no sign-up required.
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SQL to MongoDB Converter
Convert SQL queries to MongoDB query syntax. Supports SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOINs, GROUP BY, and aggregations.
SQL Query
MongoDB Queryfind()
db.users.find({ $and: [{ age: { $gt: 25 } }, { status: "active" }] }).sort({ name: 1 }).limit(10)SQL to MongoDB Mapping Reference
Queries
- SELECT → find()
- SELECT DISTINCT → distinct()
- INSERT → insertOne/Many()
- UPDATE → updateOne/Many()
- DELETE → deleteOne/Many()
Operators
- = → : (equality)
- > / < → $gt / $lt
- LIKE → $regex
- IN → $in
- BETWEEN → $gte + $lte
Aggregation
- GROUP BY → $group
- HAVING → $match (after)
- COUNT → $sum: 1
- SUM/AVG → $sum/$avg
- JOIN → $lookup
Clauses
- WHERE → filter / $match
- ORDER BY → sort() / $sort
- LIMIT → limit() / $limit
- OFFSET → skip() / $skip
- AND/OR → $and/$or
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SQL to MongoDB?
SQL to MongoDB is a free online tool that converts SQL queries into equivalent MongoDB query syntax, helping developers transition between databases.
Is SQL to MongoDB free?
Yes, it is completely free with no registration required. All conversion happens client-side in your browser.
What SQL operations does it support?
SQL to MongoDB supports SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE queries and converts them to their MongoDB equivalents including find, insertOne, updateMany, and deleteMany.
Is my data safe with this tool?
Absolutely. The SQL to MongoDB Converter processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.
Does the SQL to MongoDB Converter work on mobile devices?
Yes, the SQL to MongoDB Converter is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.
Do I need to create an account to use this tool?
No account or registration is needed. Simply open the SQL to MongoDB Converter in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.
What programming languages or formats does this support?
The SQL to MongoDB Converter supports a wide range of popular formats and languages. Check the tool interface for the full list of supported options.
How do I use the SQL to MongoDB Converter?
Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.
Which browsers are supported?
The SQL to MongoDB Converter works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.
How does a SQL WHERE clause map to MongoDB?
A SQL WHERE clause becomes the filter object MongoDB passes to find(), or a $match stage when the query needs an aggregation pipeline. This converter parses your conditions one at a time and translates each operator: = becomes a direct key-value pair, while >, <, >=, and <= become $gt, $lt, $gte, and $lte, and != or <> becomes $ne. Multiple conditions joined by AND are wrapped in $and, and conditions joined by OR are wrapped in $or, so the boolean logic is preserved. Special predicates are handled too: IN and NOT IN map to $in and $nin, BETWEEN x AND y becomes a $gte/$lte range, and IS NULL and IS NOT NULL map to null and $ne: null. Paste your WHERE-filtered SELECT above to see the exact filter document it produces.
How is a SQL LIKE pattern converted to MongoDB?
MongoDB has no LIKE operator, so this tool converts LIKE into a case-insensitive $regex with the $options: "i" flag. The key is how it handles the SQL wildcard %: a prefix pattern like 'John%' anchors the regex at the start (^John), a suffix pattern like '%son' anchors it at the end (son$), and a contains pattern like '%admin%' drops both anchors to match anywhere in the string. The SQL single-character wildcard _ is translated to the regex dot. NOT LIKE is wrapped in $not around the same regex so the match is negated. Because regex matching can be slower than exact lookups on large collections, treat anchored prefix patterns as the most index-friendly. Try the "SELECT with LIKE" sample query in the tool to see a real pattern conversion.
How does the converter handle SQL JOINs in MongoDB?
MongoDB does not join tables the way SQL does, so this converter rewrites a JOIN as an aggregation pipeline built around $lookup. It reads your FROM table, the joined table, and the ON equality condition, then emits a $lookup stage that pulls matching documents from the second collection, followed by a $unwind stage to flatten the joined array into individual documents. INNER and LEFT joins with a single ON equality are supported. Any WHERE conditions are folded into a $match stage, ORDER BY becomes $sort, LIMIT becomes $limit, and a selected column list becomes a $project stage, all placed in the correct pipeline order. The output is labeled with an Aggregation badge so the multi-stage structure is obvious. Because document modeling often replaces joins entirely, review whether embedding would suit your schema better, then load the JOIN sample to experiment.
How do SQL GROUP BY and aggregate functions translate to MongoDB?
GROUP BY queries are converted into an aggregate() call with a $group stage. The columns you group by become the stage's _id (a single field for one column, or a compound object for several), and your aggregate functions map directly to MongoDB accumulators: COUNT(*) becomes $sum: 1, SUM becomes $sum, AVG becomes $avg, and MIN and MAX become $min and $max. Column aliases written with AS carry through as the output field names. A WHERE clause is placed in a $match stage before $group, and a HAVING clause becomes a second $match after $group, mirroring SQL's filter-after-aggregate ordering. ORDER BY and LIMIT are appended as $sort and $limit stages. Try the "GROUP BY with SUM" sample to see how aliases and HAVING render in the pipeline.
What is the difference between the Shell, Node.js, and Python output formats?
The output panel offers the same converted query in three formats through a tab switch, so you can copy code that matches your environment. Shell gives you the raw mongosh syntax, like db.users.find({ age: { $gt: 25 } }), ideal for pasting straight into the Mongo shell or Compass. Node.js wraps the result in a runnable scaffold using the official mongodb driver, with MongoClient setup, a connection from your MONGODB_URI environment variable, and the matching collection method call. Python produces an equivalent scaffold using PyMongo, converting method names to snake_case such as insert_one and update_many. The scaffolds are starting templates, so you fill in the database name and final filter before running. Pick the tab you need, then click Copy to put the formatted code on your clipboard.
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About the SQL to MongoDB Converter
The SQL to MongoDB Converter rewrites relational SQL statements into the equivalent MongoDB query syntax as you type. Paste a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE TABLE, or ALTER TABLE statement and it produces the matching MongoDB call -- a find() filter, an insertMany(), an updateMany() with $set, an aggregation pipeline, and more. It is built for developers and data teams moving from MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server to MongoDB who already think in SQL and want to see how a familiar query maps onto a document database.
Everything runs in your browser. Parsing and conversion happen locally on your device, so the SQL you paste -- including queries that reference real table and column names -- is never uploaded to a server. There is no sign-up, no query limit, and nothing to install.
What it converts
The converter recognizes the statement type and routes it to the right MongoDB method:
- SELECT becomes
find()with a filter and a projection. Column lists turn into projection objects,*returns whole documents. - SELECT DISTINCT becomes
distinct()on the chosen field. - INSERT becomes
insertOne()for a single row orinsertMany()for multipleVALUEStuples. - UPDATE becomes
updateMany()wrapped in a$setoperator. - DELETE becomes
deleteMany(). - CREATE TABLE becomes
createCollection()with a$jsonSchemavalidator, mapping SQL types (INT, DECIMAL, BOOLEAN, DATE, JSON) to BSON types and markingNOT NULLcolumns as required. - ALTER TABLE maps
ADD,DROP, andRENAME COLUMNto$set,$unset, and$renameupdates.
How clauses and operators map
The WHERE clause is parsed condition by condition and joined with $and or $or. Supported operators include the comparisons (=, >, <, >=, <=, !=/<>), plus:
- LIKE is converted to a case-insensitive
$regex, with%anchored correctly for prefix ('John%'), suffix ('%son'), and contains patterns;NOT LIKEuses$not. - IN and NOT IN become
$inand$nin. - BETWEEN x AND y becomes a
$gte/$lterange. - IS NULL and IS NOT NULL become
nulland$ne: null.
ORDER BY maps to sort() (ascending 1, DESC to -1), LIMIT to limit(), and OFFSET/SKIP to skip().
Aggregations and JOINs
Where SQL leans on the engine to group and join, MongoDB uses an aggregation pipeline, and the converter builds one for you:
- GROUP BY produces an
aggregate()call with a$groupstage. Aggregate functions map directly --COUNT(*)to$sum: 1,SUMto$sum,AVGto$avg,MIN/MAXto$min/$max-- and column aliases carry through. - HAVING becomes a
$matchstage placed after$group, mirroring SQL's filter-after-aggregate order. - JOIN (INNER or LEFT with an
ONequality) becomes a$lookupfollowed by$unwind, with anyWHERE,ORDER BY, andLIMITfolded into later pipeline stages.
The output panel labels each result with the method it used and flags aggregation queries, so the structural difference between a simple find() and a multi-stage pipeline is obvious at a glance.
Output formats, samples, and safety notes
The result is available in three formats through a tab switch: MongoDB shell syntax, a Node.js scaffold using the official MongoDB driver, and a Python scaffold using PyMongo. A row of one-click sample queries covers the common patterns (WHERE, LIKE, BETWEEN, JOIN, GROUP BY, DISTINCT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) for quick testing, and a copy button puts the result on your clipboard.
The tool also surfaces contextual notes. It warns, for example, when an UPDATE or DELETE has no WHERE clause -- a query that would touch every document in the collection -- and adds reminders where a SQL construct does not have an exact MongoDB equivalent. Treat the output as an accurate, well-structured starting point: review it against your actual schema and data before running it in production, since column-to-field naming and complex nested conditions may still need a human eye.