Weaviate vs Pinecone

Open source vector database meets vector database for ai apps. Here's our take.

Weaviate

Nice Pick

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

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Pinecone

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

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The Verdict

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

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

The Bottom Line

Weaviate wins

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