Case Study: FloBiz digitizes millions of SMBs in India with MongoDB

Flobiz digitizes 6 million SMBs with MongoDB

Flobiz, an Indian startup, faced the challenge of building a mobile-first platform for millions of SMBs that required seamless offline functionality, real-time data sync across multiple devices, and complex data management. Their product, myBillBook, needed to overcome issues with internet connectivity, data security, and a flexible data model to support diverse invoicing and accounting needs. They initially built an MVP with PostgreSQL but found it inflexible and incapable of scaling to meet these demands.

The solution was implemented using MongoDB's data platform, specifically MongoDB Atlas and MongoDB Atlas Device Sync (powered by Realm). This provided a unified, flexible data layer with built-in offline synchronization and conflict resolution. The results were significant: transaction speeds improved by 90%, CPU drain was reduced by 50%, and the development team's velocity increased. This supported massive growth for Flobiz, enabling myBillBook to reach over six million registrations and provide a reliable, always-available service for its users.

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