Qdrant is a vector search engine with filtering, recommendations, and multitenancy.
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- Apache-2.0
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Open-source Pinecone alternatives
A hosted vector database for similarity search. Use the approved catalog below to weigh license, hosting, and repository activity for storing and querying vector embeddings.
In short
The catalog lists 3 reviewed open-source alternatives to Pinecone for storing and querying vector embeddings: Qdrant (Apache-2.0, hosted or self-hosted), ParadeDB (AGPL-3.0, self-hosted), and Vespa (Apache-2.0, self-hosted). GitHub metadata last checked October 4, 2026.
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A hosted vector database for similarity search.
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Pinecone alternatives: questions
- What is the most popular open-source alternative to Pinecone?
- Qdrant has the most GitHub stars in this list, with 35k (Apache-2.0). Other reviewed options include ParadeDB and Vespa.
- Is there a self-hosted alternative to Pinecone?
- Yes. Qdrant, ParadeDB, and Vespa can run on your own server. Check each license before commercial use.
- Which Pinecone alternatives have a hosted version?
- Qdrant lists a hosted or cloud option.
- What should you check before switching from Pinecone?
- Compare filtering, hybrid search, where vectors are stored. Confirm the license, who will operate the install, and how you will export your data from Pinecone.
Repository activity is a signal, not a security or quality guarantee.