Weaviate
Weaviate — Open-source vector database with hybrid search, multi-modal support, and GraphQL/REST APIs.
Our Verdict
Best for e-commerce product search. Weaviate offers freemium, paid from $45 / month.
Pros
- E-commerce product search
- Documentation/knowledge base search
- Sub-50ms search with managed indexing
Cons
- Simple filter/sort on small datasets
- Apps with <1000 records
- Pricing jumps sharply above free tier limits
When to Use Weaviate
Good fit if you need
- E-commerce product search
- Documentation/knowledge base search
- Content recommendations
Not the best choice if
- Simple filter/sort on small datasets
- Apps with <1000 records
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Pricing
Price wrong?Weaviate Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- $45 / month
- Enterprise Available
- Yes
- Transparency Score
- 5/5
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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