# Weaviate

Canonical: https://inetgeek.com/vector-db/weaviate/

Open-source vector database with an always-free cluster tier and hybrid search included on every plan.

## Who it suits

Teams that want hybrid search included on every tier without an add-on, or that want an always-free cluster (not a time-limited trial) to build against before committing to a paid plan.

Consider something else if Predictable flat pricing matters more than granular control — per-dimension consumption billing means cost scales with embedding choices in a way a flat per-month plan doesn't.

## What the documentation says

### Pricing

- Free tier: Yes ([source](https://weaviate.io/pricing), read 2026-09-11)
- Entry paid plan: Flex tier starts at $45/month, pay-as-you-go, no commitment. ([source](https://weaviate.io/pricing), read 2026-09-11)
- Pricing model: Consumption-based, charged on total vector dimensions stored plus storage, backups and optional AI services. Flex pricing starts around $0.00465 per 1M dimensions. ([source](https://weaviate.io/pricing), read 2026-09-11)

### Infrastructure

- Regions: Free and Flex tiers run on AWS and GCP with limited regions (2 and 7 respectively). Premium dedicated runs on GCP, AWS and Azure across roughly 40 regions. ([source](https://weaviate.io/pricing), read 2026-09-11)

### Vector

- Hybrid search (vector + keyword): Supported across all plans. ([source](https://weaviate.io/pricing), read 2026-09-11)

## Compared with

- [Weaviate vs Pinecone](https://inetgeek.com/compare/pinecone-vs-weaviate/)
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