AstraDB

AstraDB (also known as Astra DB by DataStax) is a cloud-native vector database built on Apache Cassandra, supporting real-time AI applications with scalable vector search. It is designed for large-scale deployments and features a user-friendly Data API, robust vector capabilities, and automation for AI-powered applications.

About this tool

AstraDB

Category: Vector Database Engines
Website: AstraDB by DataStax

Description

AstraDB (Astra DB by DataStax) is a cloud-native NoSQL and vector database built on Apache Cassandra. It is designed for scalable, enterprise-grade AI and generative AI applications, supporting real-time vector search and high availability across large and complex data sets.

Features

  • Vector Search: Enables complex, context-sensitive searches across diverse data formats, ideal for generative AI applications.
  • Built on Apache Cassandra: Leverages the scalability, reliability, and performance of Apache Cassandra, supporting petabyte-scale deployments.
  • Data API: Offers a user-friendly Data API with support for Python, TypeScript, and Java, simplifying the development of GenAI applications without complex data modeling.
  • Real-Time Data: Supports real-time data ingestion and querying, suitable for applications requiring up-to-date information.
  • High Availability: Provides enhanced high availability with data replication across regions and availability zones.
  • Security and Compliance: Meets enterprise compliance standards including PCI, SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001.
  • Seamless Integrations: Integrates with popular AI tools and cloud providers such as Vertex AI, Vercel, GitHub, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and NVIDIA.
  • Langflow Integration: Integrated with Langflow for rapid prototyping and testing of generative AI applications.
  • Hybrid Database Capabilities: Manages both structured and unstructured data across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • SDKs and Examples: Provides SDKs and extensive documentation for rapid development.
  • Private Networking: Supports secure connections via AWS PrivateLink.
  • Astra Starter Pack: Provides resources to help developers get started quickly and move into production fast.

Pricing

No specific pricing details or plans are provided in the available content. AstraDB offers a free trial and sign-up, but further pricing information would need to be obtained directly from DataStax.

Tags

cloud-native, vector-search, scalable, ai

Information

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PublishedMay 13, 2025