Faiss, Qdrant, and Annoy:

  • Hmm, it seems like Annoy is in a different layer?

  • Annoy itself appears to be a simple search algorithm along with a Python library that utilizes it.

  • Qdrant, on the other hand, offers a more comprehensive database system.

    • When dealing with large datasets.

    • When real-time vector search is needed for dynamically updated data.

    • When scalability in cloud or distributed environments is essential.

    • When advanced filtering or custom search functionalities are required.

    • When fault tolerance and high availability are crucial.