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ChromaDB

Open-source embedding database

PriceFree and open sourceReviewed2023-01-01

Expert verdict

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2-1
2 Ships1 Skips
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The Panel's Take

ChromaDB is the simplest way to add vector search to Python and JavaScript applications. Runs in-memory, on disk, or in client-server mode. Popular for prototyping RAG.

The reviews

pip install chromadb and you're running. The best DX for prototyping RAG applications. Move to Pinecone when you scale.

Helpful?

Fine for prototypes but not production-ready at scale. No managed cloud, limited query capabilities. A stepping stone.

Helpful?

Democratizing vector search by making it dead simple. The SQLite of vector databases.

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ChromaDB verdict: SHIP 🚀

2 ships · 1 skip from the expert panel

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