# Activeloop: Free Open Source Alternative to BigQuery, MongoDB, Pinecone

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/activeloop
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Activeloop (Open Source, Open Source) replaces BigQuery, MongoDB, Pinecone, Snowflake. Deep Lake is an open-source database for storing, querying and managing complex AI data like images, audio, and embeddings.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Activeloop
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.activeloop.ai
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/activeloopai/deeplake
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 9.3k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/activeloopai/deeplake or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Activeloop saves up to $95/mo ($1,140/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BigQuery](https://caniforkit.com/bigquery) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare BigQuery vs Activeloop](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bigquery-vs-activeloop) |
| [MongoDB](https://caniforkit.com/mongodb) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare MongoDB vs Activeloop](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mongodb-vs-activeloop) |
| [Pinecone](https://caniforkit.com/pinecone) | [photo editing](https://caniforkit.com/category/photo-editing) | $20/mo | [Compare Pinecone vs Activeloop](https://caniforkit.com/vs/pinecone-vs-activeloop) |
| [Snowflake](https://caniforkit.com/snowflake) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Snowflake vs Activeloop](https://caniforkit.com/vs/snowflake-vs-activeloop) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Activeloop free and open source?
Activeloop is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Deep Lake is an open-source database for storing, querying and managing complex AI data like images, audio, and embeddings.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Activeloop?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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