Milvus

by Zilliz

Open-source vector database.

4.5(120)Databases & Backends

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Zilliz
Pricing: Open source — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Self Hosted, Api, Web
Best for: Ml Teams, Developers
Editor rating: 4.5 / 5
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Redwood City, CA, USA

What is Milvus?

Milvus is a databases tool from Zilliz. Milvus is an open-source, cloud-native vector database for similarity search and AI applications at billion-scale.

Milvus uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to ml-teams, developers and runs on Self Hosted, Api, Web.

Standout strengths include massive scale, open source, strong ann performance. Worth weighing: ops complexity self-hosted.

Milvus pricing

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Free

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Pros

Massive scale
Open source
Strong ANN performance

Cons

Ops complexity self-hosted

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Frequently asked questions

What is Milvus?

Milvus is an open-source, cloud-native vector database for similarity search and AI applications at billion-scale.

How much does Milvus cost?

Milvus is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Milvus have a free trial?

Milvus offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Milvus support?

Milvus is available on Self Hosted, Api, Web.