Vespa
The AI-native search engine.
Overview
Vespa is an open-source engine for serving and scaling applications that perform real-time computations over large, evolving datasets. It is particularly well-suited for building applications that combine traditional search with vector search and machine-learned model inference.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source
- Real-time indexing and search
- Hybrid search (keyword, vector, and structured data)
- Machine-learned model inference at serving time
- Scalable and distributed architecture
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Real-time machine-learned model inference at serving time
- Tight integration of keyword, vector, and structured data search
- Proven scalability in production at very large scale
Unique Value: Vespa enables the development of advanced, real-time AI-powered applications by combining search, recommendation, and machine-learned model inference in a single, scalable platform.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Powering large-scale search and recommendation for major tech companies
- Building real-time personalization engines
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple applications that do not require the advanced features and scalability of Vespa.
🏆 Alternatives
Vespa's ability to perform machine-learned model inference in real-time at serving time provides a significant advantage for applications that require dynamic and personalized results.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Vespa Cloud tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open-source and free to use.
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