Entry-tier median is $0.0, top-tier median $325.0. This reflects published list pricing -- negotiated enterprise deals land 15-40% below list, based on Vendr deal-flow data for comparable categories.
Vector Database Pricing Benchmarks 2026
Quick Answer
Vector database pricing varies wildly -- serverless models charge per-read-unit, pods charge per-hour, fully-managed charges per-node. Across 8 tracked products, the median price range is $0.0 (entry) to $325.0 (top tier). Cheapest: MongoDB Atlas Vector Search at $0. Most premium: Turbopuffer at $4096.
Market Median (8 products)
Per-Product Pricing
| Product | Entry | Median | Top | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MongoDB Atlas Vector Search | $0 | $0.54 | $33.26 | per hour |
| Milvus | $0 | $77.5 | $155 | month |
| Zilliz | $0 | $77.5 | $155 | month |
| Chroma | $0 | $125.0 | $250 | month |
| Weaviate | $0 | $45 | $400 | month |
| Pinecone | $0 | $50 | $500 | month |
| LanceDB | $0 | $50 | $1000 | month |
| Turbopuffer | $64 | $256 | $4096 | month |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Which vector databases is cheapest?
MongoDB Atlas Vector Search has the lowest entry price at $0. Free tiers may exist -- check the product page for limits.
02 Median vector databases price in 2026?
Across 8 tracked products, the median low-tier price is $0.0 and median high-tier is $325.0.