Comparison
qdrant-client vs weaviate
Verdict
Pick qdrant-client if qdrant-client is a Python-based client designed to interact efficiently with the Qdrant vector database for vector similarity searches; pick weaviate if weaviate is an open-source vector database that supports vector search and structured filtering, offering fault tolerance and scalability. It supports deployment via Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | qdrant-client | weaviate |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- qdrant-client
- Python client for Qdrant vector search engine
- weaviate
- An open-source vector database for vector search and structured filtering
Stars
- qdrant-client
- 1.4k
- weaviate
- 17k
Forks
- qdrant-client
- 304
- weaviate
- 1.4k
Open issues
- qdrant-client
- 196
- weaviate
- 735
Language
- qdrant-client
- Python
- weaviate
- Go
Adopt for
- qdrant-client
- qdrant-client is a Python-based client designed to interact efficiently with the Qdrant vector database for vector similarity searches.
- weaviate
- Weaviate is an open-source vector database that supports vector search and structured filtering, offering fault tolerance and scalability. It supports deployment via Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services.
Persona
- qdrant-client
- -
- weaviate
- -
Runtime
- qdrant-client
- -
- weaviate
- -
License
- qdrant-client
- Apache-2.0
- weaviate
- Other
Last pushed
- qdrant-client
- Sep 18, 2026
- weaviate
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- qdrant-client
- Vector Databases
- weaviate
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Days since push
- qdrant-client
- 1d
- weaviate
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- qdrant-client
- 196
- weaviate
- 735
Stars delta
- qdrant-client
- +29 (30d)
- weaviate
- +138 (30d)
Open issues delta
- qdrant-client
- +30 (30d)
- weaviate
- +115 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- qdrant-client
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- weaviate
- Published findings
Full report
- qdrant-client
- Trust report
- weaviate
- Trust report
Typed relationship
qdrant-client alternative weaviateWeaviate is an open-source vector database providing scalable semantic search, making it a direct alternative to Qdrant for similar functionalities.
Shared compatibility
- Python · qdrant-client: Python runtime · weaviate: Python runtime
Choose qdrant-client if…
- qdrant-client is primarily Python; weaviate is Go.
- License: qdrant-client is Apache-2.0, weaviate is Other.
- Weaviate is an open-source vector database providing scalable semantic search, making it a direct alternative to Qdrant for similar functionalities.
- Tags unique to qdrant-client: qdrant, vector-database, vector-search, vector-search-engine.
- - You are working on applications that require efficient management and querying of high-dimensional vectors, such as embeddings from natural language processing tasks.
When NOT to use qdrant-client
- - You require cross-language support beyond Python for your vector database operations.
- - Your application does not benefit from or does not need the distributed architecture Qdrant offers, preferring instead centralized vector storage methods.
Choose weaviate if…
- weaviate is primarily Go; qdrant-client is Python.
- License: weaviate is Other, qdrant-client is Apache-2.0.
- Weaviate is an open-source vector database providing scalable semantic search, making it a direct alternative to Qdrant for similar functionalities.
- Tags unique to weaviate: approximate-nearest-neighbor-search, grpc, hnsw, hybrid-search.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- weaviate ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a vector database that supports both vector search and structured filtering, as Weaviate uniquely combines these capabilities.
When NOT to use weaviate
- If your project strictly requires a proprietary solution, Weaviate, being open-source under the BSD 3-Clause License, may not be the best fit.
- If your application does not require vector search or structured filtering, Weaviate's specialized capabilities might be overkill.
- For teams that prefer a different programming language, Weaviate is primarily developed in Go, which might not align with all development environments.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (qdrant/qdrant-client) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (qdrant/qdrant-client) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (qdrant/qdrant-client) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (weaviate/weaviate) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (weaviate/weaviate) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (weaviate/weaviate) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: qdrant-client 1.4k · weaviate 17k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between qdrant-client and weaviate?
- qdrant-client: Python client for Qdrant vector search engine. weaviate: An open-source vector database for vector search and structured filtering. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose qdrant-client over weaviate?
- Choose qdrant-client over weaviate when qdrant-client is primarily Python; weaviate is Go; License: qdrant-client is Apache-2.0, weaviate is Other; Weaviate is an open-source vector database providing scalable semantic search, making it a direct alternative to Qdrant for similar functionalities; Tags unique to qdrant-client: qdrant, vector-database, vector-search, vector-search-engine; - You are working on applications that require efficient management and querying of high-dimensional vectors, such as embeddings from natural language processing tasks.
- When should I choose weaviate over qdrant-client?
- Choose weaviate over qdrant-client when weaviate is primarily Go; qdrant-client is Python; License: weaviate is Other, qdrant-client is Apache-2.0; Weaviate is an open-source vector database providing scalable semantic search, making it a direct alternative to Qdrant for similar functionalities; Tags unique to weaviate: approximate-nearest-neighbor-search, grpc, hnsw, hybrid-search; Also covers Data & Retrieval; weaviate ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a vector database that supports both vector search and structured filtering, as Weaviate uniquely combines these capabilities.
- When should I avoid qdrant-client?
- - You require cross-language support beyond Python for your vector database operations. - Your application does not benefit from or does not need the distributed architecture Qdrant offers, preferring instead centralized vector storage methods.
- When should I avoid weaviate?
- If your project strictly requires a proprietary solution, Weaviate, being open-source under the BSD 3-Clause License, may not be the best fit. If your application does not require vector search or structured filtering, Weaviate's specialized capabilities might be overkill. For teams that prefer a different programming language, Weaviate is primarily developed in Go, which might not align with all development environments.
- Is qdrant-client or weaviate more popular on GitHub?
- weaviate has more GitHub stars (16,819 vs 1,359). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are qdrant-client and weaviate open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (qdrant-client: Apache-2.0, weaviate: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to qdrant-client or weaviate?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at qdrant-client alternatives and weaviate alternatives (qdrant-client markdown twin, weaviate markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, qdrant-client or weaviate?
- qdrant-client: Very active. weaviate: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for qdrant-client and weaviate?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: qdrant-client trust report; weaviate trust report.