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Chroma vs LanceDB comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Chroma
Ranking in Vector Databases
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
LanceDB
Ranking in Vector Databases
8th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (13th)
 

Featured Reviews

Sameer Bhangale - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 22, 2024
Used for RAG (Retrieval-augmented generation) and provides good documentation
If I have to deploy my application in a scalable environment with lots of data and users, I sometimes need to create multiple instances of my database or have a distributed database across different machines. Using Kubernetes, I can quickly increase the horizontal spread of Milvus because it is containerized and readily available. I don't have to do anything by myself. New users can go to Chroma's 'Get Started' page and follow it like a tutorial. Then, they will be ready to use the solution. Chroma has helped us reduce the overall project post production time. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Arucy Lionel - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 23, 2023
A simple solution that has very good documentation and low research consumption
I use LanceDB for intent detection for the bot and for managing the knowledge base. When you upload a bunch of text to the bot, it will use that to know what to say when the user presents a request LanceDB has improved our organization. Originally, I used RediSearch, which was complex because the…

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The current version is an open-source."
"I am using the community edition of LanceDB, which is very cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
10%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
9%
University
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Chroma?
The solution's most valuable feature is its documentation, which allows new users to easily learn, deploy, and use it.
What needs improvement with Chroma?
The hybrid algorithm needs improvement.
What is your primary use case for Chroma?
We collect customer's feedback, and then we present it to the clients.
What do you like most about LanceDB?
The most valuable feature of LanceDB is its simplicity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LanceDB?
I am using the community edition of LanceDB, which is very cheap.
What is your primary use case for LanceDB?
I use LanceDB for intent detection for the bot and for managing the knowledge base. When you upload a bunch of text to the bot, it will use that to know what to say when the user presents a request.
 

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