KDB.AI
Generative AI infrastructure software
Generative AI software
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What is KDB.AI
KDB.AI is a vector database and retrieval layer designed to support generative AI applications such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, and similarity matching. It targets data and AI engineering teams that need to store embeddings, run vector and hybrid queries, and integrate retrieval into LLM-powered workflows. The product is offered by KX and is positioned to work alongside existing data platforms and model-serving stacks, with deployment options oriented to enterprise environments.
Purpose-built vector retrieval
KDB.AI focuses on storing embeddings and executing similarity search for AI-driven retrieval use cases. This aligns well with RAG pipelines where fast top-k retrieval and filtering are required before prompting an LLM. It provides an infrastructure component that can be used independently of any single application layer.
Hybrid search and filtering
The product supports combining vector similarity with structured constraints, which is important when users need relevance plus business rules (for example, tenant isolation, time ranges, or metadata filters). This helps teams avoid building custom post-processing logic outside the database. It also supports common enterprise patterns where unstructured and structured signals must be queried together.
Enterprise-oriented deployment options
KDB.AI is designed to fit into enterprise deployment models, including controlled environments where data residency and network boundaries matter. This is useful for organizations that cannot rely solely on fully managed, public SaaS services for AI retrieval. It can be integrated as part of a broader data and AI platform architecture.
Integration work is required
Production RAG systems typically require connectors, document ingestion pipelines, chunking/embedding workflows, and monitoring. KDB.AI does not eliminate the need to design and operate these surrounding services. The overall time-to-value depends on the team’s ability to integrate it with existing data sources and LLM tooling.
Narrow scope beyond retrieval
KDB.AI primarily addresses the vector storage and retrieval portion of generative AI systems. Teams still need separate components for orchestration, prompt management, evaluation, and application development. Organizations looking for an end-to-end generative AI platform may need additional tooling to cover the full lifecycle.
Skills and operational overhead
Operating a dedicated retrieval database introduces capacity planning, indexing choices, and performance tuning considerations. Teams without prior experience running search or vector infrastructure may face a learning curve. Ongoing operations (backups, upgrades, observability, and cost control) remain the customer’s responsibility in self-managed deployments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 90-day Trial (Sign up) | Free (90-day trial) | Trial period: 90 days; unlimited memory, storage, reads/writes; deployment: on-premises or cloud; meant to evaluate the commercial offering. |
| Commercial / Enterprise | Custom pricing — contact sales | Commercial offering configured to customer specifications (custom integrations, enterprise security, dedicated support); KX paid support services available; no public per-user or per-unit prices listed on the site. |
Seller details
KX Systems, Inc.
Palo Alto, California, United States
1993
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https://kx.com/
https://x.com/kxsys
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kx-systems
