The verdict
On the data we hold, Pinecone comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Pinecone has a free plan to start on.
- Pinecone starts lower, at $20/mo against $25/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Agents ranking, Pinecone places 4 and Airia 7 of 10.
Side by side
Plans and pricing
AI
Airia
- ProfessionalIndividuals and small projects$25/mo
- TeamProduction use by small teams$250/mo
PI
Pinecone
- Startertesting and small prototypesFree
- Buildersolo developers and small teams$20/mo
- Standardproduction apps needing SSO and higher limits$50/mo
- Enterpriseteams requiring BYOC, private endpoints and SLAs$500/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
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