Plans, costs, and free options for Manticore Search
Last updated: February 4, 2026
Pricing Model
Freemium
Starting Price
Contact sales
Free Option
Yes ✓
Manticore Search offers a free tier with basic features, plus paid plans for users who need more advanced functionality.
Basic features included at no cost
Premium features with paid plans
Free
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Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →Manticore Search offers the following plans: Open Source (Free), Professional Services (Contact us). A free tier is available.
Yes, Manticore Search offers a free tier with basic features. Upgrade to a paid plan for more functionality.
Check Manticore Search's official website for current trial offers.
Free or freemium alternatives include Milvus, Pinecone, Weaviate. View our full comparison to find the best value.
Manticore Search is 100% open-source and free to use. Professional services like consulting, fine-tuning, and custom feature development are available for a fee.
Yes, Manticore Search and other publicly available Manticore products are entirely free to use and are published under OSI-approved open-source licenses.