LanceDB
FreemiumEmbedded vector database built on the Lance columnar format for search over object storage.
Tool Info
Overview
LanceDB is an in-process vector database built on the open Lance columnar format.
It runs embedded over local or object storage and supports vector, full-text, and hybrid search.
LanceDB Cloud and Enterprise add managed and distributed deployments.
Features
- In-process embedded engine
- Lance columnar format
- IVF-PQ and HNSW indexes
- Full-text and hybrid search
Pricing
Pros
- No separate server to run
- Runs over object storage
- Multimodal and versioned data
Best For
When NOT to Use
- Smaller ecosystem than peers
- Newer managed and enterprise tiers
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