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Free Tier on Qdrant Cloud with 0.5 vCPU / 1GB RAM / 4GB disk for testing and prototypes
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- Free Tier on Qdrant Cloud with 0.5 vCPU / 1GB RAM / 4GB disk for testing and prototypes
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Qdrant
● Identity checkedVector database · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine and managed Qdrant Cloud platform for similarity search, RAG, recommendations, and AI agent memory. Cloud tiers range from a free prototype tier to usage-based Standard and enterprise Hybrid or Private deployments.
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- Vector database
- Free access
- Free Tier on Qdrant Cloud with 0.5 vCPU / 1GB RAM / 4GB disk for testing and prototypes
- API access
- REST and gRPC APIs plus Terraform, Pulumi, and CLI for cloud and self-hosted clusters
Is Qdrant right for you?
A good fit for
Engineers building RAG, search, or recommendation systems who need scalable vector storage locally or in Qdrant Cloud.
Before you choose
Standard tier uses usage-based pricing; managed cloud “from $25” is quoted in schema without a fixed monthly SKU in USD on the page.
Vector search at scale
Qdrant pairs an OSS engine with managed cloud tiers, enterprise hybrid options, and tooling for production vector workloads.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Cloud Free Tier includes 1GB RAM and 4GB disk for prototypes without high availability. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Deployments | Offers managed cloud, hybrid cloud on your infrastructure, and private cloud options. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Automation | Cloud tiers support API, Terraform, Pulumi, and CLI automation. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Qdrant pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if I exceed Free Tier limits?
Qdrant states you can upgrade to Standard Tier when data growth exceeds Free Tier RAM and disk caps to scale the dedicated cluster.
How does Qdrant Cloud pricing work?
Pricing is based on resource usage—the free tier covers 1GB RAM and 4GB disk, while larger dedicated clusters bill according to provisioned resources.
What is Qdrant used for?
Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine and managed Qdrant Cloud platform for similarity search, RAG, recommendations, and AI agent memory. Cloud tiers range from a free prototype tier to usage-based Standard and enterprise Hybrid or Private deployments.
Does Qdrant have a free plan?
Free Tier on Qdrant Cloud with 0.5 vCPU / 1GB RAM / 4GB disk for testing and prototypes. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Qdrant cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Qdrant through an API?
REST and gRPC APIs plus Terraform, Pulumi, and CLI for cloud and self-hosted clusters (qdrant.tech). API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Standard tier uses usage-based pricing; managed cloud “from $25” is quoted in schema without a fixed monthly SKU in USD on the page.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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