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Chroma

Open-source embedding database

Type: Development License: Open-Source Price: Free - Cloud Pricing Varies Category: Development tools AimostAll Score: 90/100

AimostAll Score

90/ 100
Data coverage: 56% (medium confidence)
Last evaluated: 2026-08-22
Methodology: version 1
Developer100
Business72
Value91
Trust96
Why this score?

Each check below is a fact we could verify from public sources. Unknown checks are excluded from the calculation instead of counting as a negative, and the score is pulled toward the midpoint when coverage is low — that is what data coverage reports.

Developer100/100 · 82% of checks known

  • YesPublic API source ↗Search infrastructure consumed through an API.
  • YesPublic API reference source ↗Public docs site.
  • YesDeveloper documentation source ↗Documentation is the primary surface.
  • YesOfficial SDKs / client libraries source ↗Client libraries drive 15M+ monthly downloads.
  • YesOpen-source core source ↗Apache 2.0 licensed, 27k GitHub stars.
  • YesSelf-hosting possible source ↗Get started locally is a documented path.

Not determined: Documented integrations, Webhooks / automation hooks.

Business72/100 · 26% of checks known

  • YesPublic pricing source ↗Public cloud pricing page.
  • YesDocumented support channels source ↗Discord, GitHub and a support section.
  • YesCommercial plan exists source ↗Paid cloud plans above the free start.

Not determined: Business / enterprise tier, Team collaboration, Admin / role management, SSO available, Security / compliance information, Customer data export.

Value91/100 · 49% of checks known

  • YesFree tier source ↗Start free on Cloud, plus free local use.
  • YesTransparent pricing source ↗Public cloud pricing page.
  • YesBrowser app source ↗Cloud console after sign-up.

Not determined: Free trial, Concrete plan limits, No card required to start, Cancellation / refund policy, Mobile app, Desktop app.

Trust96/100 · 63% of checks known

  • YesTerms of service source ↗Legal page retrieved from the site.
  • YesOfficial documentation source ↗Docs section published.
  • YesPublic pricing source ↗Public cloud pricing page.
  • YesChangelog / release notes source ↗Changelog and updates published.
  • YesWebsite reachable source ↗Homepage probe during evidence gathering.

Not determined: Privacy policy, Identifiable vendor, Published contact channel, Status page.

Scores are calculated by AimostAll with fixed, public rules (methodology v1). AI assists only with factual research; it never picks the number. Placement and scores cannot be bought.

What is Chroma?

Chroma is an open-source embedding database designed for AI applications. It's simple to use, runs locally or in the cloud, and integrates easily with LangChain and other AI frameworks.

Listing trust signals

Listing ID

246

Directory refresh date

2026-08-22

Pricing confidence

Medium confidence based on currently stored pricing metadata.

Pricing, category and fit

Chroma is listed as a Development tool on AimostAll.

License model: Open-Source. Pricing label: Free - Cloud Pricing Varies.

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Frequently asked questions about Chroma

What does Chroma do?

Open-source embedding database.

Is Chroma free or paid?

Chroma is listed on AimostAll as open-source with a pricing label of Free - Cloud Pricing Varies.

Where can I compare alternatives to Chroma?

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