Zilliz
A fully managed, scalable vector database optimized for enterprise AI applications and large-scale machine learning projects.
About Zilliz
Zilliz Cloud offers a fully managed vector database powered by the open-source Milvus project. Designed for enterprise-grade AI applications, it supports billion-scale vector searches, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and large language models. The platform simplifies deploying and scaling vector search solutions by removing the complexity of infrastructure management, enabling faster innovation.
How to Use
Create a Zilliz Cloud account, access the platform via APIs or SDKs (Python, Java, Go, Node.js), and set up your first vector collection. Perform similarity searches and upgrade to paid plans as needed. The platform provides user-friendly REST APIs and SDKs for seamless control and data management, ideal for deploying AI-powered applications.
Features
- Exceptional performance with 10x faster retrieval using Cardinal search technology
- Fully managed Milvus vector database service
- Role-based access control for secure data management
- High availability with 99.95% uptime guarantees
- Integrated AI features and embedding pipelines
- Real-time observability with metrics, alerts, and monitoring tools
- Supports billion-scale vector searches
- Comprehensive data management including migration, import, and backup
- Available across multiple cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Security standards including SOC2 Type II and ISO27001 compliance
- Highly scalable architecture supporting up to 500 compute units and 100 billion items
Use Cases
- Personalized Recommendation Systems
- Multimodal Similarity Search
- Image Similarity Analysis
- AI Agent Deployment
- Audio Content Similarity Search
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) for AI
- Video Content Similarity Search
- Molecular Structure Similarity
- Semantic and Text Search
Best For
Pros
- Supports multiple cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Complies with industry security standards like SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, and HIPAA
- Delivers high performance and scalable vector search at billion-scale levels
- Built-in embedding pipelines streamline data preparation
- Powered by the widely-used open-source Milvus project
- Comprehensive features for data management, monitoring, and access control
- Fully managed service reduces operational complexity
- Flexible pricing tiers, including free and pay-as-you-go options
Cons
- Requires foundational knowledge of vector databases and AI concepts for advanced features
- Complexity in optimizing configurations due to diverse compute unit types and pricing
- Costs can escalate significantly with very large datasets and high query rates
Pricing Plans
Choose the perfect plan. All plans include 24/7 support.
Free Tier
Ideal for learning, testing, and prototyping, with easy upgrade options. Includes 5 GB storage (enough for 1 million 768-dimensional vectors), 2.5 million virtual compute units monthly, and up to 5 collections. Serverless setup for simplified use.
Get StartedServerless Plan
Pay only for your actual usage. Features auto-scaling and support for up to 100 collections. Suitable for applications with fluctuating or low traffic, requiring minimal setup.
Get StartedDedicated Clusters
Dedicated clusters with optimized compute units for high control and consistent performance. Ideal for development, testing, and production workloads. Supports multiple cloud providers and regions, with a 30-day free trial.
Get StartedBring Your Own Cloud (BYOC)
Designed for organizations needing customized infrastructure with enhanced data security and compliance. Deploy on your preferred cloud environment with flexible scalability and control.
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