Chroma

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Vector database · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Chroma provides open-source and cloud search infrastructure for AI with vector, full-text, regex, and metadata search backed by object storage. Chroma Cloud adds serverless scaling, SOC 2 controls, and usage-based billing for production workloads.

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Free access: Starter plan is $0 per month plus usage with $5 in free credits to begin
API access: Open-source clients and documented Cloud APIs for databases, sync, and agents

Is Chroma right for you?

A good fit for

Developers building RAG or agent apps who want Apache 2.0 local development with optional managed cloud scaling.

Before you choose

Usage bills separately for writes, storage, queries, and egress; Team includes $100 usage credits that do not roll over.

Overview

Chroma markets fast, serverless search infrastructure for AI that scales on object storage, pairing open-source libraries with Chroma Cloud for multi-tenant production search.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Search modes	Supports vector, sparse vector, full-text, regex, and metadata filtering.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Open source	Apache 2.0 project with millions of monthly downloads and local install path.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Usage pricing	Cloud bills per GiB written, stored, queried, and returned over the network.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Chroma pricing & plans

Starter

Free

$0 per month plus metered usage

Credits: $5 in free credits to start
Databases: Up to 10 databases
Team: Up to 10 team members

Team

$250.00 /mo

$250 per month plus metered usage

Credits: $100 included usage credits per month
Databases: Up to 100 databases
Support: Slack support and SOC II controls

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Do unused credits rollover to the next month?

Most credits do not expire, but the $100 included usage on Team does not roll over.

Can I export my data if I decide to leave?

Chroma notes that open-source egress makes exporting data straightforward via Cloud documentation.

What is Chroma used for?

Does Chroma have a free plan?

Starter plan is $0 per month plus usage with $5 in free credits to begin. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Chroma cost?

The listed monthly price is $250.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Chroma through an API?

Open-source clients and documented Cloud APIs for databases, sync, and agents. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Usage bills separately for writes, storage, queries, and egress; Team includes $100 usage credits that do not roll over.

Price history

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