# VortexDB

> Rust-built vector DB with pluggable HNSW/KD-Tree/Flat indexers for low-latency on-device similarity search, HTTP/gRPC/TUI clients, RocksDB persistence. Suited for edge AI; modular vs monolithic Qdrant.

- **URL:** https://github.com/sdslabs/VortexDB
- **Category:** Embedded & Edge Vector Databases
- **Tags:** Open Source, Rust, Embedded, Lightweight, No Server, Hnsw, Edge Ai
- **Updated:** 2026-04-24 10:19
- **Canonical page:** https://vectordb.ever.works/items/vortexdb

## Details

## Overview
VortexDB supports flexible low-latency edge vector search.

## Features
- HNSW/KD-Tree/Flat indexers
- Multiple distances
- RocksDB/in-memory
- HTTP/gRPC/TUI

## Use Cases
- IoT real-time similarity
- Edge RAG
- Embedded CV

## Comparisons
- Modular edge vs cloud Qdrant
- Multiple index options

## Pricing
Free open-source (Apache 2.0).

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