Select the Right Cluster Plan
Zilliz Cloud provides a range of cluster types and plans to suit diverse requirements. Whether you're new to vector databases or require robust solutions for enterprise-level tasks, making the right choice ensures optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. This guide will help you make an informed decision.
Understand cluster types
At its core, Zilliz Cloud offers two fundamental types of clusters: Serverless and Dedicated.
| Cluster Type | Description | Resource Allocation | Best Suited For | Cluster Capacity |
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| Serverless | Simple, fully managed vector database cluster | - Dynamic provisioning - Shared resources with other users | - Vector database newcomers - Hassle-free experience seekers | Appox. 1 million 768-dimensional vectors (* Actual capacity depends on your schema.) |
| Dedicated | - Full feature set - High availability & security | - Dedicated Compute Units (CUs) - Optimal performance | - Enterprise setups - Strict performance & security needs | - Performance-optimized CU: 1 million 768-dimensional vectors - Capacity-optimized CU: 5 million 768-dimensional vectors (* Actual capacity depends on your schema.) |
For more in-depth details on cluster configurations, explore the Free Trials and Pricing Calculator.
Select a cluster plan
Zilliz Cloud categorizes its offerings into four distinct plans: Starter, Standard, Enterprise, and Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC).
| Feature | Starter | Standard | Enterprise | Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) |
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| Cluster Type | Serverless | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Pricing | Free | Customizable | Customizable | Customizable |
| Cloud Provider & Region | GCP Exclusive | AWS, GCP, Azure | AWS, GCP, Azure | User's VPC |
| CU Size Options | Single CU | - Up to 24 CUs. (You can directly create cluster of 24 CUs or less on the web UI. For larger CU sizes, please contact sales. - Increments: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 | - Up to 256 CUs.(You can directly create cluster of 32 CUs or less on the web UI. For larger CU sizes, please contact sales. - Increments: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32,...,256 (Notes: When CU size is greater than 8, the increment increase becomes 4 CUs) | Customizable |
| Max. Collections | 2 | Customizable | Customizable | Customizable |
| Private Link | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Cloud Backup | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Migration | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
Starter plan
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Ideal for individuals or initial testing phases.
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Supports up to two collections, maxing at 500,000, 768-dimensional vectors.
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Free serverless cluster with dynamic resource provisioning.
Standard plan
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Designed for SMEs or operations not mission-critical, with the flexibility to choose your preferred cloud provider and region.
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Choice of two types of CUs: Capacity-optimized, and Performance-optimized.
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Supports up to 24 CUs, maxing at 30 million 768-dimensional vectors.
Enterprise plan
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Crafted for crucial business operations, boasting a 99.9% SLA guarantee.
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Supports up to 32 CUs per cluster, with scalability options to thousands.
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Premium features like disaster recovery across multiple availability zones, private links, and automatic backup.
Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC)
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Deployment within your proprietary VPC.
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Ideal for heightened security, compliance requirements, or tailored customizations.
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Available for users operating on a scale of 128 CUs or more.
Visit the Pricing Page or reach out to support@zilliz.com for more details.
Plan limitations
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Starter: Limited to one cluster per user on GCP, accommodating up to two collections with basic settings.
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Standard & Enterprise: Scalability of CUs and collections is defined by the selected plan, with max capacities of 30 million and 300 million 768-dimensional vectors, respectively.
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Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC): Exclusive to users requiring 128 CUs or more, offering enhanced security and compliance features via private VPC deployment.