Weaviate's built-in hybrid search — combining vector similarity with keyword (BM25) scoring — is what makes it a strong fit for teams that don't want to choose between semantic and exact-match results. We design the schema, modules, and query logic that make hybrid search actually outperform either approach alone.
Hybrid search only pays off when it's tuned to your data.
Balancing vector and keyword scoring (alpha weighting) against real queries instead of shipping default settings that under- or over-weight either signal.
Data modeling that reflects how your content is actually structured and queried, not a flat collection of embeddings.
Deployed however fits your infra constraints — Docker/Kubernetes self-hosted, or Weaviate Cloud when you'd rather not operate it.
Retrieval, generative modules, and re-ranking wired into your LLM application and tested against real queries, not just a demo dataset.
Scoped to your data and deployment model.
Structuring classes and properties around your actual data relationships and filtering needs.
Tuning vector/keyword weighting and re-ranking so results match what users actually expect.
Docker or Kubernetes deployment, scaling, and operations for teams that need full control over infrastructure.
Connecting Weaviate to your LLM stack for retrieval-augmented generation and semantic Q&A.
If you need built-in hybrid search or want the option to self-host, Weaviate has the edge. If you'd rather have zero infrastructure to manage and don't need hybrid scoring out of the box, Pinecone is simpler. We look at your query patterns and ops capacity before recommending either.
It depends on deployment model and how much of your pipeline already exists — a managed cloud integration costs less upfront than a self-hosted deployment with custom modules. We give a fixed estimate after a short scoping call.
Semantic and hybrid search, RAG-based chat and knowledge base Q&A, product recommendation, and any case where exact keyword matches still matter alongside semantic similarity.
Tell us what you're building and what's in your current pipeline — we'll scope an approach and a fixed estimate.