Qdrant is a high-performance open-source vector database written in Rust. It supports advanced filtering, payload storage, and multi-tenancy. Known for excellent performance and a clean API. Available self-hosted or as a managed cloud service.

How does Qdrant compare to other vector databases?

Qdrant offers the best combination of performance and filtering capabilities. Vs Pinecone: open-source, self-hostable, better filtering. Vs Weaviate: faster queries, simpler API. Vs Chroma: more production-ready, better scalability. Written in Rust for reliability.

Self-hosted Qdrant is completely free and open source. Qdrant Cloud offers a free tier (1GB storage) and paid plans starting at ~$25/month. Self-hosting on a decent server handles millions of vectors easily.

How do I get started with Qdrant?

Docker: docker run -p 6333:6333 qdrant/qdrant. Then use the Python client: pip install qdrant-client. Create collections, upsert vectors with payloads, and query. Qdrant's REST API also works directly via HTTP requests.

What makes Qdrant's filtering special?

Qdrant supports filtering during vector search with full boolean logic and nested conditions. Filter by any payload field with operators like match, range, geo, and nested object queries. Filtering happens at query time without pre-filtering overhead.

Does Qdrant support hybrid search?

Yes. Qdrant supports sparse vectors alongside dense vectors for hybrid search. Combine semantic similarity (dense) with keyword matching (sparse) in a single query. Useful for RAG applications where exact keyword matches matter.

Can Qdrant handle multiple collections?

Yes. Create multiple collections for different data types or use cases. Qdrant also supports multi-tenancy with payload-based filtering, allowing you to isolate customer data within a single collection for simpler infrastructure.

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