Qdrant
Partial infoFast open-source vector search engine written in Rust.
Qdrant is an Apache-2.0 vector database written in Rust, known for performance, rich payload filtering, and quantization to cut memory. It offers self-hosting and a managed Qdrant Cloud with a free tier.
License
Open source (Apache-2.0)
Deployment
Managed, Self-hosted
Pricing
Open-source; Qdrant Cloud has a free tier and usage-based paid plans.
SDKs / languages
Python, TypeScript, Rust, Go
Founded
2021
Strengths
- High performance (Rust)
- Advanced payload filtering
- Quantization reduces memory cost
Limitations
- Fewer built-in embedding modules
- Managed tier younger than incumbents
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Facts verified 19 July 2026. Neutral summary, not an endorsement; verify current details with the vendor.