Open-Source vs. Managed Vector Databases: Picking a Backend for RAG
What actually changes between running your own vector database and paying for a managed one. Model Drop breaks down what actually matters here.
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What actually changes between running your own vector database and paying for a managed one. Model Drop breaks down what actually matters here.
Context bills every call. An index bills once. That arithmetic has outlived every context window expansion so far.
Uneven attention, rate limits below the advertised window, and linear cost on every call. Useful — and frequently misapplied.