# LanceDB

Multimodal data platform and embedded retrieval library built around Lance tables.

- Company: LanceDB
- Category: Platforms & Infrastructure
- Business model: Open (open weights/source)
- Availability: unknown
- Launched: Not recorded
- Tags: vector, developer-tools
- Website: https://lancedb.com/
- Documentation: https://docs.lancedb.com/
- Pricing page: Not recorded
- License: Not recorded
- Canonical URL: https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/lancedb/
- Record updated: 2026-11-03

Typical uses include Semantic retrieval for RAG; Search over embedded application data. Documented capabilities: Store vectors, metadata and multimodal data together; Vector, full-text and hybrid retrieval with filters; Table versioning and data access for training workflows.

## Key features

- Store vectors, metadata and multimodal data together
- Vector, full-text and hybrid retrieval with filters
- Table versioning and data access for training workflows

## Use cases

- Semantic retrieval for RAG
- Search over embedded application data

## Pricing

Self-hosting the open-source project and buying the hosted platform are separate choices. The hosted service has its own plans and usage limits; self-hosting still requires infrastructure and any model-provider charges.

## FAQ

**Where does LanceDB fit in a workflow?**

Multimodal data platform and embedded retrieval library built around Lance tables. Store vectors, metadata and multimodal data together.

**What costs and limits should I compare before choosing LanceDB?**

Self-hosting the open-source project and buying the hosted platform are separate choices. The hosted service has its own plans and usage limits; self-hosting still requires infrastructure and any model-provider charges.

## Sources

- [LanceDB — official product](https://lancedb.com/)
- [LanceDB — official documentation and terms](https://docs.lancedb.com/)
- [LanceDB — official documentation and terms](https://github.com/lancedb/lancedb)

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Data from the [Global AI Product Index](https://globalaiproductindex.com/), licensed CC BY 4.0.