Pinecone vs Weaviate

Vector database for AI apps meets open source vector database. Here's our take.

Pinecone

Nice Pick

Vector database for AI apps. Store embeddings, query by vibes, pay by the dimension.

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Weaviate

Open source vector database. Self-host your embeddings, become your own search engine.

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The Verdict

Use Pinecone if: You want the better option and can live with its tradeoffs.

Use Weaviate if: You prioritize its strengths over what Pinecone offers.

The Bottom Line

Pinecone wins

Vector database for AI apps. Store embeddings, query by vibes, pay by the dimension.