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 $3,299/mo.
- In our Agents ranking, Pinecone places 4 and The Point Co. 10 of 10.
Side by side
| At a glance | PIPinecone | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $20/mo | $3,299/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not known yet |
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Plans and pricing
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
TP
The Point Co.
- Startup Podteams needing basic SDR coverage$3,299/mo
- Growth Podscaling outreach with dedicated management$6,799/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
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