Qdrant
Open-source vector database for similarity search in AI applications
Introduction
Qdrant is an open-source vector database and search engine written in Rust. It handles vector similarity search with a convenient API and can combine vector scores with custom ranking logic. It can be run locally with Docker or used through Qdrant Cloud.
- Added on
- Nov 2, 2026
- Website
- qdrant.io
- Pricing model
- Freemium
Product information
What is Qdrant?
An open-source vector search engine for matching, searching, and recommending with embeddings.
How to use Qdrant?
Deploy Qdrant locally with Docker using the quick start guide, or use Qdrant Cloud. Then load embeddings and run similarity searches.
Core features of Qdrant
- High-performance vector search
- Cloud-native scalability and high availability
- Simple deployment
- Storage options for cost efficiency
- Integrations with common embedding models and frameworks
Use cases of Qdrant
- 1Retrieval-augmented generation
- 2Recommendation systems
- 3Advanced semantic search
- 4Anomaly detection in complex data
- 5Memory and retrieval for AI agents
Frequently asked questions about Qdrant
What is Qdrant?+
Qdrant is an open-source vector database and search engine written in Rust for similarity search.
How can I deploy Qdrant?+
You can run it locally with Docker or use Qdrant Cloud.
What is Qdrant Hybrid Cloud?+
Hybrid Cloud lets you run your own cluster on any cloud, on-premises, or at the edge and connect it to the managed service.
Which category is Qdrant in?+
Qdrant is listed under AI Search Engine.