Pinecone
7.8#3 in ai search and discovery platforms softwareFrom $20 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Salt Security API Protection Platform
5.4#19 in aws marketplace softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Pinecone | Salt Security API Protection Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Pinecone states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified, HIPAA compliant with a BAA available on request, and GDPR-ready. | Salt's Trust Center lists SOC 2, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, and provides access to reports and certifications. |
| Founded | 2019 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Integrations | The partner ecosystem covers AI and machine-learning tools, search, cloud infrastructure and services integrations. | Salt lists integrations and technology partners including AWS, Azure, Apigee, CrowdStrike, Jira, Slack, Splunk, Kong, and Google Cloud Platform. |
Pinecone plans
- Builder$20 a month
- Standard$50 a month
- Enterprise$500 a month
- StarterFree
- Bring your own cloud (BYOC)Priced on request
Salt Security API Protection Platform plans
- Salt Security API Protection PlatformPriced on request
Pick Pinecone if…
Pinecone suits teams building AI applications that need vector search, recommendations, or retrieval-augmented generation. Its web and API access, integrations, and multiple index types support varied implementation needs.
Pick Salt Security API Protection Platform if…
It suits security leaders and teams seeking to discover, govern, and protect enterprise APIs and agentic systems. Organizations using the listed integrations may find its partner ecosystem relevant.