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
Chroma
RAG · Hosted vector DB (not an LLM)
8.1
Embedded, developer-friendly vector store for Python.
Freemium· Free open-source; Chroma Cloud paidprototypingembedded RAG
Pinecone
FeaturedRAG · Hosted vector DB (not an LLM)
8.8
Managed vector database for production-scale similarity search.
Freemium· Free starter; serverless pay-as-you-go from $0.33/1M readsmanaged vector DBproduction RAG
Weaviate
RAG · Hosted vector DB (not an LLM)
8.4
Open-source vector DB with hybrid search and modules.
Freemium· Free open-source; cloud from $25/moself-hosted RAGhybrid search