Vald is a powerful and scalable distributed search engine designed for fast approximate nearest neighbor searches of dense vectors. Built on a Cloud-Native architecture, it leverages the rapid ANN Algorithm NGT to efficiently locate neighbors. With features like automatic vector indexing and index backup, Vald can handle searches across billions of feature vectors seamlessly. The platform is user-friendly, packed with features, and offers extensive customization options to meet various needs.
Unlike traditional graph systems that require locking during indexing, which can halt operations, Vald employs a distributed index graph, allowing it to maintain functionality even while indexing. Additionally, Vald provides a highly customizable Ingress/Egress filter that integrates smoothly with the gRPC interface. It is designed for horizontal scalability in both memory and CPU, accommodating different workload demands. Notably, Vald also supports automatic backup capabilities using Object Storage or Persistent Volume, ensuring reliable disaster recovery solutions for users. This combination of advanced features and flexibility makes Vald a standout choice for developers and organizations alike.