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Vector Database Cost Calculator

Estimate storage and query cost for a vector database.

Results update automatically as you type.

Result
$2.00/month
8.01 GB for 1,000,000 vectors
Vectors
1,000,000
Dimensions
1,536
Storage size
8.01 GB
Storage / month
$2.00
Query / month
$0.0000
Total / month
$2.00

Estimate the monthly cost of a vector database from your vector count, dimensions, storage price and query volume — for both self-managed and managed stores.

How this is calculated

This calculator uses the rag formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.

Worked example (defaults)

With the default inputs above, here is the result:

Result
$2.00/month
8.01 GB for 1,000,000 vectors
Vectors
1,000,000
Dimensions
1,536
Storage size
8.01 GB
Storage / month
$2.00
Query / month
$0.0000
Total / month
$2.00

Frequently asked questions

How big is a vector?+

Dimensions × 4 bytes at float32, plus index overhead (~40%). A 1536-dim vector is about 6 KB indexed.

How do I cut storage cost?+

Use fewer dimensions, quantize vectors (float16/int8), or prune stale data. See our dimension storage calculator.

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