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Oracle AI Vector Search

Freemium#15 of 41 in Ai Databases

Oracle AI Vector Search: SQL-based vector search for teams extending Oracle AI Database with semantic retrieval. Ranked #15 of 41 in Ai Databases by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for oracle database users adding vector search to existing data.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.5 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan · 30-day trial
  • Best for
    Oracle database users adding vector search to existing data
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Hybrid search
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Run similarity searches in SQL alongside relational and other data.
    • Choose HNSW, IVF, or hybrid indexes for search workloads.
    • Use sparse vectors and vectors up to 65,535 dimensions.

  • Where it doesn't

    • Vector Search is a capability within Oracle AI Database, not a standalone plan.
    • Paid pricing is usage-based, with no numeric prices shown on the pricing page.
    • The free offering applies to Autonomous AI Database instances.

Our verdict on Oracle AI Vector Search

Oracle AI Vector Search adds semantic search to Oracle AI Database, storing embeddings in its native VECTOR data type and querying similarity with SQL. It is aimed at Oracle database users who want to add retrieval, recommendations, or RAG workflows alongside existing business data, rather than adopt a separate vector database. The feature supports text, images, audio, video, and other data, and can bring vector search together with relational, text, JSON, graph, and spatial data in the same database context.

Index and search choices are a central strength. Oracle documents HNSW in-memory neighbor graph indexes, IVF neighbor-partitioned indexes, and hybrid vector indexes that combine full-text and semantic search. Sparse vectors are supported, and vectors can have up to 65,535 dimensions. Similarity search uses SQL, which suits teams already working in Oracle's database environment. The product is also positioned for RAG with LLMs and lists LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI, and Cohere among its integrations. These capabilities make it relevant where semantic retrieval needs to coexist with structured records or other Oracle-managed data types.

According to Oracle's pricing information, the free offering applies to Autonomous AI Database instances rather than a separately priced Vector Search plan; a 30-day free trial is also offered. Paid pricing is usage-based, so buyers should assess expected database usage and deployment needs with Oracle rather than infer a fixed Vector Search subscription. Oracle lists cloud and self-hosted deployment options. This is a fit for teams already committed to Oracle AI Database and wanting SQL-centered vector search in that setting. Organizations seeking a standalone vector database or a clear fixed-price tier structure may prefer to compare alternatives.

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Oracle AI Vector Search pricing

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.
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Oracle AI Vector Search fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
DeploymentCloud
Index typesHNSW, IVF, hybrid vector indexes
Max vector dimensionsNot verified
Metadata filteringYes
Hybrid searchYes
Managed backupsYes
Free trial30 days
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted
PlatformsWeb
Built forSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations4 integrations: LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI, Cohere
PricingFree plan · 30-day trial (source)
Websiteoracle.com
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

Oracle AI Vector Search integrations

Oracle AI Vector Search lists 4 integrations on its own site.

  • LangChain
  • LlamaIndex
  • OpenAI
  • Cohere

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