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Search every byte: vector and full-text search built on object storage

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What turbopuffer does

Vector and full-text search database built on object storage for large-scale hybrid search.

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Where it falls short

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  • Plans carry monthly usage minimums rather than flat fees: $16 per month on Launch, $256 on Scale, and a 35 percent usage premium above $4,096 on Enterprise, as of August 2026.

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