Chroma

Open-source search infrastructure for AI.

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Chroma is an open-source search infrastructure designed for AI applications. It supports vector, full-text, regex, and metadata searches, built on object storage for scalability and low latency queries over billions of indexes.

Pros

Open-source Apache 2.0
Fast and scalable
Built on object storage

Cons

Limited documentation
Community support may vary

FAQ

Is Chroma free?

Yes, it's open-source with a free plan.

Does Chroma require engineering ops?

No, it scales automatically without manual intervention.

What search types does Chroma support?

Vector, full-text, regex, and metadata searches.

Last updated: 2026-06-21