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Chroma vs Epsilla
Both stand on vector databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Chroma if you need an open-source embedding database with multiple search methods and flexible deployment options. Starter offers a free way to begin, while Team adds capacity, credits, and Slack support for $250 a month plus usage. Consider another plan if you need more than 10 databases or 10 team members on Starter, or if you need Enterprise pricing before choosing a provider.
Visit ChromaEpsilla brings agent building, knowledge retrieval, model access, and deployment choices into one platform. Check the plan limits and deployment fit against your team's needs before choosing a tier.
Visit EpsillaThe facts
| Chroma | Epsilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $250 a month | Starter Tier: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trychroma.com | epsilla.com |
| On vector databases | #1 of 27 | #5 of 27 |
Chroma: what it does well
- Apache 2.0 license for the open-source database.
- Supports dense, sparse, and hybrid search.
- Filters records by metadata.
- Offers local, cloud, VPC, and on-premises deployment options.
- Documents integrations with embedding services and AI frameworks.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 10 databases and 10 team members.
- Team costs $250 a month plus usage.
- Usage limits can pause service when exceeded.
Epsilla: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop builder for no-code agent creation
- Connects agents to enterprise knowledge bases
- Supports managed SaaS, on-premise, and private cloud
- TokenRouter offers multiple models through one API key
What to know first
- Free tier allows 50 messages/month
- Free-tier data is cleared after 30 days of inactivity
- Starter Tier costs $29 a month
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