Go-to vector database for teams building AI search and recommendations.
Saves weeks of infrastructure work. Most SMBs without AI in their product don't need it.
Pinecone needs a developer to set up and use, so we don't give it an owner rating. Here is how each factor looks for a small team that has a developer.
- SMB Fit
Built for teams with a developer; Starter is free and Builder is $20 a month flat for solo developers and small teams.pinecone.io (source, opens in a new tab)
- Ease of Use
Built for teams with a developer; you create API keys and call the database from code through the SDKs.

