Pinecone vs Redis comparison

Pinecone and RedisLabs are both solutions in the Vector Databases category. Pinecone is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0, while RedisLabs is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.8. Pinecone holds a 8.1% mindshare in VD, compared to RedisLabs’s 5.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Pinecone users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RedisLabs users who would recommend it.

Pinecone

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100% willing to recommend

Redis

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1,111 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Pinecone

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Pinecone and Redis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Vector Databases solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Pinecone vs. Redis

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Categories and Ranking

Pinecone

Ranking in Vector Databases

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Redis

Ranking in Vector Databases

5th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (7th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Vector Databases category, the mindshare of Pinecone is 8.1%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redis is 5.3%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Aakash Kushwaha

SDE at Alphablocks

Helps retrieve data, relatively cheaper, and provides useful documentation

Suppose I want to delete a vector from Pinecone or a multi-vector from a single document. Pinecone does not provide feedback on whether a document is deleted or not. In SQL and NoSQL databases, if we delete something, we get a response that it is deleted. The tool does not confirm whether a file is deleted or not. I have raised the issue with support. If we have 10,000 vectors in our index and do not use a metadata tag, it will take one to three seconds to complete a search. When I try to search using a metadata tag, the speed is still the same. The search speed must be much faster because I specify which vectors I need the data from.

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Yaseer Arafat

.Net Developer at Freelance

Unmatched Performance and Scalability for Modern Applications

Redis has room for improvement in a few areas. Enhanced tools for managing and monitoring clusters would be beneficial, as would built-in security mechanisms like advanced encryption and granular access controls. Simplifying setup and configuration could make Redis more accessible to new users. Introducing more enterprise-grade features, such as better multi-tenancy support and improved backup and restore capabilities, would also be advantageous. For the next release, it would be great to see enhanced cluster management tools, native multi-region supports for better data redundancy, integrated analytics for deeper insights, AI and ML integration features, and improved developer experience through enhanced SDKs and tools.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product's setup phase was easy."

"We chose Pinecone because it covers most of the use cases."

"The semantic search capability is very good."

"The best thing about Pinecone is its private local host feature. It displays all the maintenance parameters and lets us view the data sent to the database. We can also see the status of the CD and which application it corresponds to."

"The most valuable features of the solution are similarity search and maximal marginal relevance search for retrieval purposes."

"The most valuable feature of Pinecone is its managed service aspect. There are many vector databases available, but Pinecone stands out in the market. It is very flexible, allowing us to input any kind of data dimensions into the platform. This makes it easy to use for both technical and non-technical users."

"Redis is a simple service that does what it promises."

"It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology."

"The online interface is very fast and easy to use."

"The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast."

"The solution's technical support team is good...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."

"The in-memory data makes it fast."

"What I like best about Redis is its fast and easy use. It has interesting algorithms like HyperLogLog and provides useful features. It's also good for implementing scalable rate limiting."

"Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution."

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Cons

"The product fails to offer a serverless type of storage capacity."

"Pinecone can be made more budget-friendly."

"The tool does not confirm whether a file is deleted or not."

"Onboarding could be better and smoother."

"I want to suggest that Pinecone requires a login and API key, but I would prefer not to have a login system and to use the environment directly."

"For testing purposes, the product should offer support locally as it is one area where the tool has shortcomings."

"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."

"There are some features from MongoDB that I would like to see included in Redis to enhance its overall efficiency, such as the ability to perform remote behaviour. MongoDB is more efficient in handling updates than deletions and is quicker in processing updates, but it can be slower regarding deletions. This can sometimes pose a challenge, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequent data manipulations that involve deletions. In such cases, I often rewrite columns or update values instead of directly deleting data, as it can be more efficient."

"The only thing is the lack of a GUI application. There was a time when we needed to resolve an issue in production. If we had a GUI, it would have been easier."

"The initial setup took some time as our technical team needed to familiarize themselves with Redis."

"I would prefer it if there was more information available about Redis. That would make it easier for new beginners. Currently, there is a lack of resources."

"Redis should have an option to operate without Docker on a local PC."

"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."

"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."

More Redis cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is relatively cheaper than other vector DBs in the market."

"Pinecone is not cheap; it's actually quite expensive. We find that using Pinecone can raise our budget significantly. On the other hand, using open-source options is more budget-friendly."

"I think Pinecone is cheaper to use than other options I've explored. However, I also remember that they offer a paid version."

"I have experience with the tool's free version."

"Redis is an open-source product."

"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."

"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."

"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

10%

University

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pinecone?

We chose Pinecone because it covers most of the use cases.

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What needs improvement with Pinecone?

I want to suggest that Pinecone requires a login and API key, but I would prefer not to have a login system and to use the environment directly.

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What is your primary use case for Pinecone?

I've used Pinecone to streamline token generation for my chatbot's functionality. Specifically, I used it for the OpenNeeam Building.

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What do you like most about Redis?

Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you u...

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What needs improvement with Redis?

Redis could be improved by introducing a GUI to display key-value pair database information, as it is currently a CLI tool with no visual representation. Additionally, better documentation is neede...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

I use Redis as a tool in building projects, specifically for in-memory caching. My backend API uses Redis to cache information retrieved from the database.

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Overview

Pinecone is a powerful tool for efficiently storing and retrieving vector embeddings. It is highly praised for its scalability, speed, and ease of integration with existing workflows.

Users find it particularly useful for similarity search, recommendation systems, and natural language processing.

Its efficient search capabilities, seamless integration with existing systems, and ability to handle large-scale datasets make it a valuable tool for data analysis and retrieval.

Pinecone

Redis is a high-performance, scalable, and easy-to-use caching solution that improves application performance. It is also used for session management, real-time analytics, and as a message broker.

Redis's valuable features include its ability to handle large amounts of data quickly, its simplicity and straightforward setup process, and its support for various data structures, providing flexibility for different use cases.

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