Qdrant

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Vector database for the next generation of AI applications

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Rating
3.5 ★★★★★
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Pricing
Free cloud tier; Managed from $30/mo; Enterprise custom
Free tier available
Platform
Cloud · Self-hosted · Docker
API available

Overview

Qdrant — Vector database for the next generation of AI applications

Qdrant is a high-performance open-source vector database written in Rust, optimized for production workloads. It features payload filtering, quantization for memory efficiency, and a distributed cluster setup. Popular for RAG applications and semantic search due to its speed and Rust-based reliability.

Rust-based performance

Payload filtering

Quantization

Distributed clusters

Features & capabilities

Everything it does, in plain English.

FeatureRust-based performanceIncluded
FeaturePayload filteringIncluded
FeatureQuantizationIncluded
FeatureDistributed clustersIncluded
FeatureREST and gRPC APIsIncluded
API AccessProgrammatic access available for developers.Available
PlatformsCloud · Self-hosted · Docker

The honest take

Where it shines, where it stumbles.

✓ Pros

  • Very fast (Rust-based)
  • Good filtering capabilities
  • Open-source with managed option

! Watch-outs

  • !Smaller community than Pinecone
  • !Complex cluster setup

Who it's for

Where Qdrant pays for itself fast.

— Use case
Production vector search
— Use case
RAG applications
— Use case
Recommendation systems
— Use case
Semantic search at scale

Community reviews

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Liang S.
DevOps Engineer · Google
5 months ago
Decent but has room to grow
Useful but frustrating at times. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.
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Victoria R. ✓ Verified
DevOps Engineer
5 months ago
Good for some things, not others
Works okay, not life-changing. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. Some features feel half-baked — hopefully they'll improve.
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Amber W. ✓ Verified
Frontend Engineer · Bain
5 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Game changer for my workflow. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
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Kevin M.
PhD Candidate · Salesforce
9 months ago
Worth every cent
Worth every penny. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers.
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Kevin K. ✓ Verified
Software Engineer · Google
11 months ago
The best tool I've used
Best-in-class, period. Pricing is fair for the value you get.
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Nathan Y. ✓ Verified
PhD Candidate · Deloitte
1 years ago
Blew away all expectations
Best-in-class, period. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Keep up the great work, team.
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Lars H. ✓ Verified
Founder · BCG
1 years ago
Strong product overall
Really solid tool overall. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits. Will continue using this long-term.
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Yuki Z. ✓ Verified
Product Designer · Microsoft
1 years ago
Useful and reliable
Works really well for my use case. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. Customer support response times could be faster.
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Michelle M. ✓ Verified
DevOps Engineer · a healthcare startup
1 years ago
Okay product, not amazing
Average experience, average results. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Some features feel half-baked — hopefully they'll improve.
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Josh P.
Content Strategist · Y Combinator startup
1 years ago
Outstanding experience
Worth every penny. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. A staple in my tech stack now.

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