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Chroma

by Chroma · San Francisco, United States · Since 2022

AI-native embedding database.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Chroma?

Chroma is databases & data platforms from Chroma, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2022. AI-native embedding database.

Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond databases & data platforms, Chroma also covers ai tools.

What works well

  • +Free plan available
  • +Prices published openly on the official pricing page

What to watch out for

  • −Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Chroma at a glance

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Chroma features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Chroma adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Relational and NoSQL engines
  • Managed cloud hosting
  • Data warehouses
  • ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Vector search for AI
  • Backup and replication
  • Scaling and sharding
  • Security and encryption
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • AI-assisted workflows and suggestions

Chroma pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Chroma charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on trychroma.com.

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Chroma video

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Specifications

Category
Databases & data platforms, AI tools
Vendor
Chroma
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2022
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Chroma — frequently asked questions

How do I sign up for Chroma?+

New accounts are created at https://docs.trychroma.com/docs/overview/getting-started on Chroma's official site.

How much does Chroma cost?+

Chroma publishes its plans at https://www.trychroma.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

What is Chroma?+

Chroma is databases & data platforms by Chroma. AI-native embedding database.

How much does Chroma cost?+

Chroma has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Chroma offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Chroma offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Chroma made in India?+

No. Chroma is developed by Chroma in San Francisco, United States.

Who is Chroma best suited for?+

Chroma suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms with ai tools.

What are the best alternatives to Chroma?+

Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Chroma deployed?+

Chroma is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Chroma

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Chroma · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2022 · 1 product in our catalogue

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