NoSQL databases are seen by many as a more elegant way of managing big, and occasionally small, organizational data. This paper is for technology decision-makers confronting the daunting process of selecting from this fast-growing category of data management technologies. It will introduce a set of comparative features that should be used when selecting a NoSQL technology for your workload and your enterprise. There are many common features across NoSQL databases, but even these have implementation nuances that should be understood.