Weaviate
Open-source vector database with built-in AI modules
Vector DatabasesFree (open-source) + Cloud★ 12,000
About Weaviate
Weaviate is an open-source vector database with built-in AI modules for vectorization, RAG, and generative search. It supports hybrid search combining vector and keyword search.
Features
Vector search
Hybrid search
AI modules
GraphQL
Multi-tenancy
The tally
FOR
- +Built-in AI modules
- +Hybrid search capability
- +GraphQL API
- +Multi-tenancy
- +Active development
AGAINST
- −Complex configuration
- −Resource heavy
- −Cloud pricing unclear
- −Smaller community than Pinecone
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