Weaviate

Free tier

Vector Databases

Platforms: mac, windows, linux | Last verified: 2026-04-03

Features

*Open-source vector database
*Hybrid search (vector + keyword)
*Multi-tenancy
*Built-in vectorization modules
*GraphQL API
*Self-hosted or cloud options

Pricing

Free: Sandbox cluster for development

Serverless$25/month

Enterprise$0/month

Strengths

+Open source with self-hosting option
+Built-in vectorization modules
+Excellent hybrid search capabilities
+Active community and ecosystem

Limitations

-Self-hosting requires operational expertise
-Steeper learning curve than Pinecone
-Cloud pricing can add up

Compare Weaviate with

ChromaDB Pinecone