Availability: Open Source.
It is an open source NoSQL database based on common standards to facilitate Web accessibility and compatibility with a variety of devices.
It uses JSON to store data and JavaScript as its query language using MapReduce, and HTTP for an API.
Quick indexing and retrieval.
Easy replication across multiple server instances.
Multiple libraries for different languages.
JSON-based document format.
REST-like interface for document retrieval, deletion, updates and insertion
Data feed updates which are subscribable through the changes feed.