Pinecone

by Pinecone

Managed vector database.

4.4(400)Databases & Backends

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Pinecone
Pricing: Freemium — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Api
Best for: Ai Developers
Editor rating: 4.4 / 5
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: New York, NY, USA

What is Pinecone?

Pinecone is a databases tool from Pinecone. Pinecone is a fully managed vector database for semantic search and RAG at scale.

Pinecone uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to ai-developers and runs on Web, Api.

Standout strengths include fully managed, scales well, simple api. Worth weighing: can get pricey at scale.

Pinecone pricing

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Pros

Fully managed
Scales well
Simple API

Cons

Can get pricey at scale

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pinecone?

Pinecone is a fully managed vector database for semantic search and RAG at scale.

How much does Pinecone cost?

Pinecone is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Pinecone have a free trial?

Pinecone offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Pinecone support?

Pinecone is available on Web, Api.