Qdrant
High-performance vector store for RAG and search.
In short
- What it is: Vector DB, 25k+ GitHub stars, licensed Apache-2.0.
- Replaces: Pinecone — around $840/year saved.
- Installed for: $149 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: Apache-2.0. Apache-2.0 — safe.
$840
replaces per year
$4,200
saved over 5 years
$149
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
Qdrant vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | Qdrant (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Usage-based | Flat |
| Data | Vendor | Yours |
| Licence | Proprietary | Apache-2.0 |
Replaces
- Pinecone — ~$70/mo
Licence posture
Apache-2.0. You can white-label and resell this. We'll brand it as yours.
Apache-2.0 — safe.
Turn it into a business.
The vector layer under any RAG product you sell. Self-host it so the client's embeddings never leave their infra.
The install, step by step.
Docker
Persist volume
API keys
Snapshots
TLS
Watch a Qdrant install.
We generate an architecture diagram of the repo and walk through the deployment. Enter your name and email to unlock the demo.
Install Qdrant — $149.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
Qdrant: common questions
What does Qdrant replace?
Pinecone — about $840 a year in subscriptions you stop paying.
How much does it cost to run Qdrant?
No licence fee — it ships under Apache-2.0. You pay only for your own server and any model/API keys. We install, harden and hand it over for a one-time $149.
Can I white-label and resell Qdrant?
You can white-label and resell this. We'll brand it as yours. Apache-2.0 — safe.
How hard is the install, and how long does it take?
We rate it medium. Delivered in 24–48 hours on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
What do I actually own after installing Qdrant?
The running app, your data and the brand. No monthly platform fee and no per-seat pricing — you own it outright.
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