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pgvector vs Weaviate — self-hosted vector search options.
A senior-engineering POV on pgvector vs Weaviate — what changes in 2026, where each wins, and which we'd default to for greenfield builds.
| Dimension | pgvector | Weaviate |
|---|---|---|
| Category leader | pgvector | Weaviate |
| Adoption in 2026 | Widespread | Strong niche |
| Hiring market | Broad | Focused |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Moderate |
/// Origami's take
pgvector for pragmatism, Weaviate when you need first-class hybrid search + module ecosystem.