> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.less.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Storing Data

> Two methods for storing data in Canvas.

There are two methods for storing data in Canvas.

You can either use a [Save Tables](/tools/basics/save-tables) to store data in a table. This table will be available in other models. The table is stored on our secure infrastructure. Enterprise clients can self-host the storage if they want to.

Alternatively, you can set up a [Destination](/destinations/quickstart) and then use the [Destination](/tools/basics/destinations) tool to store and send your data to a destination. This destination can be a database like Snowflake, a worksheet like Google Sheets, or even an email like Gmail.

### Why is this smart?

There are several reasons why we think this setup is smart.

1. **Avoid cluttering you destinations**. If you use a database Destination like Snowflake, you can avoid storing unnecessary data in your database. Imagine you have a process of 10 models - each outputting one table. The first 9 models can store the table in Less and only the last model will store the table in the destination. Saves costs and avoids cluttering your database.
2. **Set once once, use everywhere**. If you set up a destination once, you can use it in all your models. You don't have to set it up in each model.
3. **Optimized for performance and data analytics**. Our storage is highly optimized for performance and data analytics. You don't have to spend time setting it up and you can start using it immediately.