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Chroma

Open-source embedding database for AI apps

Chroma is an open-source vector and full-text search database for LLM apps, runnable locally or in Chroma Cloud.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Self-hosted, Web, API

Categories: Databases, AI

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Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Chroma	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, API
Qdrant	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, API
Weaviate	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, API
Milvus	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux
LanceDB	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, API
pgvector	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
Pinecone	Free plan	–	–	Web, API

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Questions

Is Chroma free?

Chroma is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Chroma open source?

Yes, Chroma is open source.

Can Chroma be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Chroma on your own server.

What platforms does Chroma run on?

Chroma is available for Self-hosted, Web, API.

What are some alternatives to Chroma?

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