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Openspace vs Zilliz

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Openspace

Construction

AI-powered construction photo documentation

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zilliz

Databases

Managed vector database and vector lakebase for AI applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zilliz has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Openspace requires specialized 360-degree camera hardware for optimal documentation workflow; Zilliz pricing structure not publicly disclosed, requires sales contact
  • They diverge on capability: Openspace covers 360 photo capture, Zilliz covers Vector indexing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Openspace and Zilliz actually diverge.

Attributes where Openspace and Zilliz differ
AttributeOpenspaceZilliz
Starting price$2500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptioncontact-sales
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebCloud, Self-hosted
CategoryConstructionDatabases

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2017).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Openspace

  • 360 photo capture
  • BIM compare
  • Progress tracking
  • AI analysis
  • Measurement tools
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • PlanGrid

Only in Zilliz

  • Vector indexing
  • Distributed architecture
  • SQL interface
  • Tensor support
  • Real-time search
  • Cloud-native
  • Open-source compatible

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Openspace

  • Site documentationnot Zilliz
  • Progress trackingnot Zilliz
  • Quality controlnot Zilliz
  • Dispute resolutionnot Zilliz

Zilliz

  • Build retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systemsnot Openspace
  • Implement semantic search over documentsnot Openspace
  • Create multimodal search with text and imagesnot Openspace
  • Power recommendation engines with vector similaritynot Openspace
  • Enable similarity search on user embeddingsnot Openspace

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Openspace

  • Requires specialized 360-degree camera hardware for optimal documentation workflow
  • Custom pricing model makes it difficult to evaluate costs upfront without contacting sales
  • Field solution is newly launched and may lack mature features compared to established competitors

Zilliz

  • Pricing structure not publicly disclosed, requires sales contact
  • Operational complexity for self-hosted Milvus deployments
  • Learning curve for those unfamiliar with vector databases
  • Limited built-in analytics compared to some alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Openspace

$2500/month
  • Capture$2500/month
    • 360 photo capture
    • Automatic stitching
    • BIM integration
  • EnterpriseFree
    • All Capture features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

Zilliz

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zilliz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Openspace if

  • You need 360 photo capture.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bim compare.
Openspace review

Choose Zilliz if

  • You need vector indexing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted.
  • You also want distributed architecture.
Zilliz review

Questions people ask

Is Openspace or Zilliz better?
Neither clearly leads. Openspace starts at $2500/month and Zilliz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Openspace or Zilliz?
Zilliz has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2500/month for Openspace and Free for Zilliz.
Does Openspace or Zilliz run on more platforms?
Openspace runs on iOS, Android, Web. Zilliz runs on Cloud, Self-hosted.
Can I use Zilliz for free?
Yes. Zilliz has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Openspace starts at $2500/month.
What is Openspace best used for?
Openspace is most often used for site documentation, progress tracking, quality control, dispute resolution. Of those, site documentation and progress tracking are not what Zilliz is typically brought in for.
What can Openspace do that Zilliz cannot?
Openspace covers 360 photo capture, BIM compare, Progress tracking, AI analysis. Zilliz covers Vector indexing, Distributed architecture, SQL interface, Tensor support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Openspace: How quickly does OpenSpace document construction sites?

OpenSpace documents 25,000 sq. ft. in 10 minutes using 360-degree cameras. Photos are automatically pinned to floor plans, timestamped, and ready to view in 15 minutes.

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Zilliz: What is the difference between Milvus and Zilliz Cloud?

Milvus is the open-source vector database that you can self-host. Zilliz Cloud is the fully managed service built on Milvus that removes operational overhead and handles scaling automatically.

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Openspace: Does OpenSpace integrate with existing project management tools?

Yes. OpenSpace Field integrates with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing teams to create punch lists and observations in real-time without disrupting existing workflows.

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Zilliz: How many vectors can Zilliz handle?

Milvus and Zilliz Cloud can store and search billions of vectors through their distributed architecture that separates storage and compute layers.

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Openspace: What camera equipment does OpenSpace require?

OpenSpace uses 360-degree cameras for site documentation. The platform automatically processes and maps captured images without requiring specialized technical skills from on-site staff.

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Zilliz: Is Milvus open-source?

Yes, Milvus is open-source under the Apache License 2.0 and is part of the LF AI & Data Foundation.

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Openspace: What AI features does OpenSpace provide for construction teams?

OpenSpace includes Spatial AI for automatic issue location tagging, AI Voice Notes for hands-free data capture, and an AI-powered media library for efficient image retrieval to accelerate project workflows.

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Zilliz: What pricing does Zilliz Cloud offer?

Zilliz Cloud pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting their team to discuss your specific scale and use case requirements.

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