Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- LanceDB
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Ml Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is LanceDB?
LanceDB is a databases tool from LanceDB. LanceDB is an open-source, embedded vector database built on the Lance columnar format for multimodal AI and retrieval workloads.
LanceDB uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, ml-teams and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include embedded, no server, multimodal storage, fast columnar format. Worth weighing: newer project.
LanceDB pricing
Pros
- Embedded, no server
- Multimodal storage
- Fast columnar format
Cons
- Newer project
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Frequently asked questions
What is LanceDB?
LanceDB is an open-source, embedded vector database built on the Lance columnar format for multimodal AI and retrieval workloads.
How much does LanceDB cost?
LanceDB is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does LanceDB have a free trial?
LanceDB offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does LanceDB support?
LanceDB is available on Self Hosted, Api.