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Haystack

by deepset · Berlin, Germany · Since 2019

Open-source LLM framework.

AI agent & LLM development platformsAI poweredFree planOpen source
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Haystack?

Haystack is ai agent & llm development platforms from deepset, based in Berlin, Germany and has been building software since 2019. Open-source LLM framework.

AI agent platforms let developers and teams build assistants on top of language models — retrieval over company data, tool use, workflows and monitoring. Model providers offer APIs; orchestration tools add the plumbing.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Haystack features

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

  • LLM APIs and model hosting
  • RAG and vector search
  • Agent frameworks and tool calling
  • Prompt management and evaluation
  • Observability and cost tracking
  • Guardrails and safety
  • Fine-tuning
  • On-premise and private options
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • AI-assisted workflows and suggestions
  • Open-source code you can self-host

Haystack pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Haystack 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 haystack.deepset.ai.

Specifications

Category
AI agent & LLM development platforms
Vendor
deepset
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2019
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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Haystack — frequently asked questions

What is Haystack?+

Haystack is ai agent & llm development platforms by deepset. Open-source LLM framework.

How much does Haystack cost?+

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

Does Haystack offer a free trial or free plan?+

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

Is Haystack made in India?+

No. Haystack is developed by deepset in Berlin, Germany, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Haystack best suited for?+

Haystack suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for ai agent & llm development platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Haystack?+

Popular alternatives in ai agent & llm development platforms include Hugging Face, Groq, Portkey. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Haystack deployed?+

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

About deepset

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deepset · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2019 · 1 product in our catalogue

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