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LanceDB vs Pinecone comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

LanceDB
Ranking in Vector Databases
8th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (13th)
Pinecone
Ranking in Vector Databases
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

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…
Aakash Kushwaha - PeerSpot reviewer
May 20, 2024
Helps retrieve data, relatively cheaper, and provides useful documentation
Suppose I want to delete a vector from Pinecone or a multi-vector from a single document. Pinecone does not provide feedback on whether a document is deleted or not. In SQL and NoSQL databases, if we delete something, we get a response that it is deleted. The tool does not confirm whether a file is deleted or not. I have raised the issue with support. If we have 10,000 vectors in our index and do not use a metadata tag, it will take one to three seconds to complete a search. When I try to search using a metadata tag, the speed is still the same. The search speed must be much faster because I specify which vectors I need the data from.

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am using the community edition of LanceDB, which is very cheap."
"Pinecone is not cheap; it's actually quite expensive. We find that using Pinecone can raise our budget significantly. On the other hand, using open-source options is more budget-friendly."
"The solution is relatively cheaper than other vector DBs in the market."
"I think Pinecone is cheaper to use than other options I've explored. However, I also remember that they offer a paid version."
"I have experience with the tool's free version."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
9%
Educational Organization
9%
Computer Software Company
17%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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.
What do you like most about Pinecone?
We chose Pinecone because it covers most of the use cases.
What needs improvement with Pinecone?
I want to suggest that Pinecone requires a login and API key, but I would prefer not to have a login system and to use the environment directly.
What is your primary use case for Pinecone?
I've used Pinecone to streamline token generation for my chatbot's functionality. Specifically, I used it for the OpenNeeam Building.
 

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