A dense vector representation of text (or image/audio) that captures semantic meaning. Similar meanings sit close together in vector space.
retrieval
Embedding
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Tools that implement Embedding
WE
Weaviate
RAG · Hosted vector DB (not an LLM)
8.4
Open-source vector DB with hybrid search and modules.
Freemium· Free: $0 · Flex: $45 · Premium: $400self-hosted RAGhybrid search
CH
Chroma
RAG · Hosted vector DB (not an LLM)
8.1
Embedded, developer-friendly vector store for Python.
Freemium· Starter: $0 · Team: $250 · Enterprise: Customprototypingembedded RAG
PI
Pinecone
FeaturedRAG · Hosted vector DB (not an LLM)
8.8
Managed vector database for production-scale similarity search.
Freemium· Starter: Free · Builder: $20/month flat · Standard: $50/month min. usage · Enterprise: $500/month min. usagemanaged vector DBproduction RAG