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TokuMX is a drop in replacement for MongoDB and provides ACID transactions, better indexing (fractal tree) and data compression (up to 90%). All without sacrificing performance, flexibility or tool support.

Tokutek engineers are top notch.

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And their almost-GPL database code is covered by multiple patents, so don't read it (or even use it? I'm not sure what's safest there) if you ever plan on doing database development yourself. Remember: willful infringement = treble damages.

You may have a good point however the parent thread is about using MongoDB without ACID support and you don't need to read the source code to get over that hurdle with TokuMX.

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