Marqo vs Weaviate
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted search engines options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Marqo
End-to-end vector search engine for text and images
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Weaviate
Open-source vector database for semantic and AI search
| Feature | Marqo | Weaviate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,017 | ★ 16,704 |
| First released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Algolia, Pinecone | Pinecone, Algolia |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Marqo or Weaviate better?
Neither is universally better. Weaviate has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Marqo and Weaviate free and open-source?
Yes. Marqo is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Weaviate under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Marqo and Weaviate with Docker?
Marqo: yes. Weaviate: yes.