orama

Free

🌌 A complete search engine and RAG pipeline in your browser, server or edge network with support for full-text, vector, and hybrid search in less than 2kb.

Search ToolsFreeFree tier

Type

Open Source

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About orama

Orama is a complete search engine and RAG pipeline designed to run in the browser, server, or edge network. It supports full-text, vector, and hybrid search in a lightweight package (less than 2kb). Features include an answer engine, pinning/merchandising, multi-language support (including Chinese and Japanese), a plugin system, and advanced text analysis. Orama is open-source and free to use.

Key Features

Full-text search

Vector search

Hybrid search (full-text + vector)

RAG pipeline (Retrieval Augmented Generation)

Answer engine

Pinning / merchandising of search results

Multi-language support (including Chinese, Japanese)

Plugin system for extensibility

Advanced text analysis

Lightweight: less than 2kb

Pros & Cons

Pros

Extremely lightweight (less than 2kb)
Runs in browser, server, or edge network
Supports multiple search paradigms (full-text, vector, hybrid)
Built-in answer engine and RAG pipeline
Open source and free to use
Plugin system allows customization

Cons

Website content lacks detailed examples or documentation structure
May require additional configuration for complex use cases

Best For

Building search functionality for web applicationsImplementing RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) for AI chatbotsIntegrating search in serverless or edge environmentsAdding e-commerce product search with merchandisingCreating multilingual search experiences

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FAQ

Where can Orama run?

Orama can run in the browser, on a server, or at the edge network.

Does Orama support multi-language search?

Yes, Orama officially supports many languages, including Chinese and Japanese.

Is Orama free?

Yes, Orama is open-source and free to use.