Weaviate
FreemiumMaintainedOpen-source vector database with hybrid search and modules.
Tool Info
Overview
Weaviate is a vector database that supports semantic and hybrid search.
It can be run self-hosted or used through managed cloud offerings.
Data is modeled as objects with properties and associated vectors.
The system integrates with various embedding providers and tools.
Features
- Hybrid search (vector + keyword)
- Modules system
- GraphQL API
- Multi-tenancy
Pricing
Pros
- Open source
- Hybrid search built-in
- Self-hostable
Best For
When NOT to Use
- More complex to operate
- Smaller community than Pinecone
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