Lantern
PostgreSQL extension for vector similarity search, designed as a high-performance alternative to pgvector. Provides optimized indexing and search for vector embeddings in PostgreSQL.
Overview
| Category | Vector Db |
| Self-Hostable | Yes |
| On-Prem | No |
| Best For | startup, growth |
| Last Verified | 2026-02-13 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:- performance
- cost
- newer than pgvector
- smaller ecosystem
- limited to PostgreSQL
When to Use
Best when:- using PostgreSQL and want better vector performance
- prefer pgvector alternative
- need optimized vector indexing