Comet Lab Atlas

An open-source vector database with hybrid search and built-in vectorization modules.

Weaviate is an open-source vector database that can also handle the embedding step itself: modules call an embedding model on ingest and query, so you can hand it raw text. It has strong hybrid search, combining vector and keyword scoring.

It runs self-hosted or as a managed cloud, and has a sizeable ecosystem of tools and integrations around it.

Where it's ideally used

A fit when you want hybrid search and the option to let the database handle vectorization for you.

Where it doesn't fit

A dedicated system to run — unnecessary when pgvector inside your existing Postgres would do.