Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Vespa.ai
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Enterprise, Ml Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Trondheim, Norway
What is Vespa?
Vespa is a databases tool from Vespa.ai. Vespa is an open-source big-data serving engine for low-latency vector, text, and structured search at scale.
Vespa uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to enterprise, ml-teams and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include hybrid search at scale, battle-tested, real-time updates. Worth weighing: steep learning curve.
Vespa pricing
Pros
- Hybrid search at scale
- Battle-tested
- Real-time updates
Cons
- Steep learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vespa?
Vespa is an open-source big-data serving engine for low-latency vector, text, and structured search at scale.
How much does Vespa cost?
Vespa is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Vespa have a free trial?
Vespa offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Vespa support?
Vespa is available on Self Hosted, Api.