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Dash0 vs Zilliz

Which Infrastructure AI tool is better in 2026?

Dash0

AI-native observability platform built on OpenTelemetry

$155M

Zilliz

Fully managed vector database for AI, built by the creators of Milvus

$113M

Side-by-side

Verdict

Dash0 is the more established option (raised $155M), but Zilliz is cheaper to start.

Metric Dash0 Zilliz
Taglinei AI-native observability platform built on OpenTelemetry Fully managed vector database for AI, built by the creators of Milvus
Foundedi 2023 2017🏆
HQi DE Redwood City, United States
Employeesi 200🏆
Neuron scorei 90🏆 75
Total fundingi $155M🏆 $113M
Latest roundi Series B · Mar 2026 series_b · Aug 2022
Valuationi $1B🏆
Cheapest paid plani Pricing not disclosed🏆
Free plani ✓ Free
Free triali
Top tier pricei Enterprise · Contact sales Pricing not disclosed
Pricing summaryi 2 published plans Free
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Capability matrix

Developer-facing capabilities and access signals for Dash0 and Zilliz.

Capability Dash0 Zilliz
MCP support
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDK languages 5 (Python, Node.js, Go, Java…)
Free plan
Free trial
Verified
Active deal

🟢 Strengths of Dash0

  • Has raised more capital ($155M vs $113M)
  • Higher Neuron score (90 vs 75)
  • Newer company (2023)

🔵 Strengths of Zilliz

  • More mature (2017)

Which should you choose?

Choose Zilliz if price matters most — it starts at Free, which is friendlier for teams watching burn. Both AI Infrastructure tools ship core features, so the cost delta often decides it for small teams and solo operators.

Choose Dash0 if you want the most established option — it has raised $155M, suggesting more runway for enterprise features, support, and long-term roadmap. For mission-critical workflows or larger teams, that stability often outweighs a lower monthly price.

Frequently asked questions

Dash0 vs Zilliz — which is better?

It depends on your priority. Dash0 has raised more capital and is the more established option; Zilliz is cheaper to start. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Dash0 cheaper than Zilliz?

No — Zilliz's cheapest paid plan is Free, while Dash0's is Free.

Do Dash0 and Zilliz offer free plans?

Dash0: Yes, has a free plan. Zilliz: Yes, has a free plan.

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