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Chroma

The easiest open-source vector database. Python-native, great for prototyping.

★ 15k Stars Apache 2.0 License Self-Host Ready
Self-Hosting Guide Build on TurboQuant

Features & Overview

Chroma is a powerful solution in the Embedding Store landscape. It provides developers with high flexibility, low-latency performance, and the sovereignty of open-source software.

  • Deep integration with modern developer stacks.
  • High-performance architecture built for 2026 scale.
  • Massive community support with over 15k stars.

Self-Hosting Chroma with Docker

Deploying Chroma on the TurboQuant DePIN edge network or your own VPS is simple using Docker Compose.

# docker-compose.yml
version: "3.8"
services:
  chroma:
    image: chroma/latest
    ports: ["8080:8080"]
    restart: unless-stopped