Chroma — open-source AI Infrastructure

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · AI Infrastructure · rev 1 · structured JSON

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• Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
• Self-hostable: yes
• Pricing model: freemium
• Best for: Developers and AI engineers building applications that need vector search and embedding storage.
• Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is Chroma open source?

Yes, Chroma is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

How much does Chroma cost?

Chroma has a free tier plus paid plans. The open-source version can be self-hosted with no license cost; you pay only for your own infrastructure.

Can I self-host Chroma?

Yes, Chroma can be self-hosted (the source is available under the Apache-2.0 license).

• Source: github · github.com/chroma-core
• Repository: https://github.com/chroma-core/chroma

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