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- API
- SQL and HTTP query interfaces plus official clients for PHP, Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, .NET, Rust, and more.
Manticore
● Identity checkedSearch Database · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Manticore Search is an open source database for full-text, vector, hybrid, and conversational search with SQL and HTTP interfaces. The vendor site highlights fast indexing, typo-tolerant queries, client libraries, and migration tooling from Elasticsearch and others.
- Category
- Search Database
- Free access
- Open source search engine with install script and documentation; homepage does not list mandatory SaaS subscription fees.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Manticore right for you?
A good fit for
Teams needing self-hosted search closer to Elasticsearch or Sphinx with vector and hybrid retrieval options.
Before you choose
Public site promotes downloads and professional services rather than publishing flat monthly cloud plan prices.
Fast open source search
Manticore Search packages lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval with demos and client SDKs for operators migrating from legacy search engines.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search modes | Homepage advertises full-text, typo-tolerant, vector, hybrid, and conversational search in one database. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Query interfaces | Marketing states queries can run over SQL or HTTP on your own servers. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Quick install | Footer promotes one-command curl install script for Linux or macOS with manual docs linked. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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What is Manticore used for?
Manticore Search is an open source database for full-text, vector, hybrid, and conversational search with SQL and HTTP interfaces. The vendor site highlights fast indexing, typo-tolerant queries, client libraries, and migration tooling from Elasticsearch and others.
Does Manticore have a free plan?
Open source search engine with install script and documentation; homepage does not list mandatory SaaS subscription fees.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Manticore cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Manticore through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Public site promotes downloads and professional services rather than publishing flat monthly cloud plan prices.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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