ParadeDB
ParadeDB, formerly known as Retake, is a New York-based B2B company that provides a high-performance, Postgres-based analytical database with features like Full Text Search, Similarity Search, and Hybrid Search.
Services
ParadeDB offers advanced search and analytics capabilities, providing features like Full Text Search, Similarity Search, and Hybrid Search. The database is marketed as a high-performance, Postgres-based analytical solution, claiming a 94X faster performance and 5X data compression compared to traditional Postgres. It supports HTAP (Hybrid Transactional/Analytical Processing) and facilitates real-time search and analytics. Integration capabilities extend to data lakes on platforms such as S3, Azure, and GCP, allowing for analytical queries without physical data movement.
Products
ParadeDB positions itself as an alternative to Elasticsearch, modernizing search and analytics functionalities. It offers a Docker command for the easy setup of its database environment. The database supports both column-oriented and row-oriented storage, with column-oriented tables stored as Parquet files managed by Delta Lake. The product leverages column-oriented storage and vectorized query execution to enhance performance, making it an effective tool for real-time search and analytics.
History
Originally known as 'Retake,' ParadeDB rebranded and launched from New York, NY. It participated in the Y Combinator S23 batch, marking its entry into the B2B industry. Developing in public and inviting community contributions, ParadeDB has grown with a commitment to being open source and developer-friendly. As an early-stage company, it focuses on providing robust, high-performance analytics and search solutions using Postgres as its base.
Technology Stack
ParadeDB’s core technology stack features Rust for its search and analytics engines. The database integrates seamlessly with the Postgres ecosystem, including clients, extensions, and libraries. Its architecture supports immediate data searchability post-insert and offers ACID compliance with concurrency controls across transactions. ParadeDB’s design includes column-oriented storage optimized with Parquet files and managed through Delta Lake, allowing for highly efficient vectorized query execution.
Location and Team
ParadeDB is headquartered in New York, NY, USA, and operates with a small team of four members. The company serves the United States of America and Canada while offering remote and partly remote work options. This setup enables ParadeDB to attract talent and collaborate with contributors from various regions, maintaining flexibility and agility in its operations.