vector databases Open Source (Apache-2.0)

Chroma

Lightweight, open-source embedding database designed for rapid developer prototyping and local RAG workflows.

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GitHub Stars 29,577 Rust
Starting Price Free / Custom free
MCP Compatibility ✅ Native Support Self-Hosting Available

Pricing & Quota Breakdown

100% Free and open-source under Apache-2.0 for local and self-hosted environments. Managed Chroma Cloud service offers developer waitlist access.

Developer Free

$0 / month
Billed flat
  • ✓ Community support
  • ✓ Standard rate limits
  • ✓ Core API access

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