# Chroma

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: ai-infrastructure · status: active · rev 1

OSS alt to Qdrant; ~28984 stars; via ossinsight.io

- 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

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/chroma/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/chroma-core](https://github.com/chroma-core/chroma)
- **Tags:** ai-infrastructure
- **Repository:** https://github.com/chroma-core/chroma

## Is Chroma open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does Chroma cost?

It has a free tier plus paid plans.

## Can I self-host Chroma?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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OSS alt to Qdrant; ~28984 stars; via ossinsight.io