# Zvec

> In-process vector database

A lightweight, fast embedded vector store.

- Source: https://github.com/alibaba/zvec
- Homepage: https://zvec.org
- License: Apache-2.0
- Language: C++
- Stars: 16060
- Forks: 1009
- Contributors: 36
- Last commit: 2026-09-29
- Latest release: v0.7.0 (2026-08-24)
- Purpose: AI & LLM tooling, Developer tools, RAG & vector DBs, Databases & backends
- Runs on: Library / SDK
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 74/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 21/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 10/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/alibaba/zvec
Updated: 2026-10-04