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Milvus

Open source vector database for GenAI

freemiumfrom $65/mo (Zilliz)Open SourceFree tier

Milvus is a CNCF-graduated open-source vector database built for massive scale, with managed cloud via Zilliz.

Pros

  • Scales to billions of vectors
  • CNCF-graduated, enterprise-ready
  • Multiple index types (HNSW, IVF, DiskANN)
  • Strong in China / APAC market

Cons

  • Heavy for small use cases
  • Steep learning curve
  • Ops complex if self-hosting

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