Best Vector Databases for JavaScript & Node.js
JavaScript and Node.js power a huge share of modern web applications, and integrating vector search into your JS stack is easier than ever. Whether you're building a Next.js app with AI features, a serverless function on Vercel, or a full-stack TypeScript application, these databases offer JavaScript/TypeScript SDKs or REST APIs that work seamlessly in Node.js and edge environments.
12 databases compatible with JavaScript / Node.js
Why use JavaScript / Node.js with a vector database?
JavaScript and Node.js power a huge share of modern web applications, and integrating vector search into your JS stack is easier than ever. Whether you're building a Next.js app with AI features, a serverless function on Vercel, or a full-stack TypeScript application, these databases offer JavaScript/TypeScript SDKs or REST APIs that work seamlessly in Node.js and edge environments.
How to get started with JavaScript / Node.js
- 1Install the database SDK via npm (e.g., npm install @pinecone-database/pinecone)
- 2Initialize the client with your API key and endpoint
- 3Create an index or collection with the appropriate vector dimensions
- 4Upsert vectors with metadata and query using similarity search methods
FAQ — JavaScript / Node.js & Vector Databases
Which vector database works best with Next.js?
Pinecone, Upstash Vector, and Supabase Vector are popular choices for Next.js. Upstash is particularly suited for edge and serverless deployments with its REST API and per-request pricing.
Can I use vector databases in serverless JavaScript functions?
Yes. Pinecone, Upstash Vector, and Turbopuffer offer REST APIs that work in any serverless environment. Supabase Vector also works well with edge functions.
Is there a vector database with a TypeScript SDK?
Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, ChromaDB, and Upstash Vector all provide official TypeScript SDKs with full type definitions. Most are available on npm.