Side by side
Qdrant vs Tigris
Both stand on ai databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Qdrant offers flexible vector storage and retrieval, with APIs, client libraries, integrations, and cloud or local deployment. Check the free cloud tier’s resource limits and configure security controls for self-hosted use.
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Visit Tigris The facts
| Qdrant | Tigris | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Qdrant | Not published |
| Website | qdrant.tech | tigrisdata.com |
| On ai databases | #16 of 40 | #20 of 40 |
Qdrant: what it does well
- Supports dense, sparse, and multivector configurations.
- Hybrid retrieval combines semantic and lexical search.
- Provides REST and gRPC APIs and six client language options.
- Metadata can filter search results.
What to know first
- Free cloud tier is limited to one node, 1GB RAM, and 4GB disk.
- Self-hosted deployments require configuration for TLS and encryption.
- Open-source self-hosted deployments do not enable authentication by default.
Tigris: what it does well
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