The verdict
On the data we hold, Pinecone comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Only Pinecone has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Agents ranking, Pinecone places 4 and Expertise AI 6 of 10.
Side by side
| At a glance | PIPinecone | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
EA
Expertise AI
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
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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