Shaped
The only vector database with a feedback loop, powering personalized search and recommendations.
At a glance
Starts at
$15 per month
Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, API
Best for
Product teams, AI engineers
Not for
Legacy rags stacks users
3.9 out of 5
Scored by Alex after real useOur verdict
Shaped offers advanced personalization but is costly for small projects. Not ideal for legacy RAG stacks or simple embedding tasks.
✓What it does well
Personalized hybrid searchRetrieves relevant results in milliseconds with user-specific relevance.
Feedback loop learningImproves results with every interaction for better personalization.
Hybrid search capabilitiesCombines semantic and keyword searches, reranking by user clicks.
✕Where it falls short
Complex setup requiredChallenges arise with integrating multiple data sources and connectors.
Limited free tier optionsFree plan only provides $100 in credits, not a substantial trial period.
Higher cost compared to competitors$0.03 per answer for retries is expensive compared to traditional RAG stacks.
Key features
Security complianceSOC 2 Type 2 compliant data security and privacy measures in place.
Custom ML modelsSupports custom ML model integration for unique use cases.
Multiple connectors30+ native connectors for various data sources and systems.
Unified ContextUnified context allows for a single call to retrieve and rank results across multiple data sources, reducing complexity.