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View detailsQdrant
An open-source vector search engine for similarity search and AI-powered retrieval.
Qdrant is an open-source vector database written in Rust, built for speed and efficient use of memory. It is a popular choice for production RAG and recommendation systems because it handles large collections with low latency and offers advanced features like quantisation to cut memory use.
Key Features
- Open-source vector database written in Rust
- Fast similarity search with low latency
- Quantisation to reduce memory usage
- Hybrid search with payload filtering
- Free cloud tier with a small cluster
- In-database embedding generation on Cloud
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Check official site | See the official site for current plans. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: production RAG and recommendation systems that need a fast, open vector database.
Popular with: Developers
Popular with: Developers
How it works
The database supports hybrid search, payload filtering, and grouping, and it can generate embeddings inside the database with Qdrant Cloud Inference. It is free to self-host under the Apache 2.0 licence, and Qdrant Cloud offers a free tier with a small cluster for learning and prototypes.
Qdrant Cloud paid plans bill by the resources your cluster uses, so costs track capacity rather than queries. It suits teams that want a fast, open, and operationally transparent vector database.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free to self-host under Apache 2.0
- Very fast, with memory-saving quantisation
- Free cloud tier for prototypes
- Transparent, capacity-based cloud pricing
✗ Cons
- Self-hosting needs operations effort
- Free cloud cluster pauses after inactivity
- Smaller managed ecosystem than Pinecone
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qdrant free?
Yes — Qdrant has a free plan. Free tier; paid cloud plans usage-based — check official site
What is Qdrant best for?
production RAG and recommendation systems that need a fast, open vector database.
What kind of tool is Qdrant?
Qdrant is a Data & Analytics tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026