WZ-IT runs Qdrant as a dedicated instance in German data centres, with updates, daily backups, 24/7 monitoring and a personal contact. On request, we also install Qdrant in your cloud or on premises.
Qdrant is an open-source vector database for semantic search, RAG and AI applications. Documents, tickets, product data or knowledge bases become searchable as vectors.
We operate Qdrant as a production retrieval layer: with clean collection design, embedding pipelines, payload filters, backup strategy, monitoring and integration into AnythingLLM, Open WebUI, Langfuse and custom applications.
Semantic search across documents, tickets, product catalogs or internal knowledge bases with modern embedding models.
RAG Retrieval
Qdrant provides the relevant context for chatbots, assistants and internal AI applications.
Hybrid Search & Filters
Combine vector search with payload filters, metadata, tenant logic and domain-specific constraints.
Scalable Operations
We plan storage, snapshots, replicas, collection strategy and monitoring around data volume and response-time targets.
Secure Data Storage
Run in controlled infrastructure with backups, access control, network separation and clean data classification.
AI Integration
Connect to AnythingLLM, Open WebUI, custom apps, ETL processes and embedding pipelines for production RAG systems.
Infrastructure, integration and operations
Qdrant as part of your infrastructure
We do more than provide an application. WZ-IT designs the technical architecture, integrates network and identity, operates the agreed scope and develops integrations when the standard product is not enough.
Architecture and migration
Sizing, target environment, data transfer, cutover and recovery are resolved before production operations.
On-Premise
In your data center: Installation on bare-metal, VM or Docker · Integration with existing Active Directory/LDAP
Cloud Installation
AWS, Azure, Hetzner & more: Installation on AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner · Terraform/IaC setup (optional) · Kubernetes or Docker Compose · Capacity and scaling design
Enterprise Setup
Advanced architecture after technical and licence assessment: HA and recovery design where supported by the application and edition · Logging according to feature set and edition · Custom security policies
Network and identity
SSO, secure access, internal systems and existing security components are integrated appropriately.
VPN Access
WireGuard, NetBird, Tailscale, Headscale, OpenVPN, Cloudflare Tunnel · Easy client setup for all devices
SSO Integration
Directly or through an upstream identity layer
Multi-Factor Auth
Depends on application, edition and identity provider
Firewall & Hardening
Fail2Ban, Rate Limiting, IP Whitelisting
Monitoring and service level
Updates, backups, technical monitoring and response paths follow a transparent operational scope.
24/7 proactive monitoring
Updates and patches
Regular updates, CVE monitoring and prioritised patches for critical vulnerabilities
Daily backup with 7-day retention
Personal technical contact
Integration and development
APIs, automation and custom extensions can be delivered beyond basic deployment.
Full-service installation with no hidden costs
What the Qdrant setup includes
Complete installation & configuration
SSL certificate & reverse proxy setup
Backup strategy & disaster recovery
Performance optimization & tuning
Security hardening following OWASP
Monitoring & logging setup
Documentation & best practices
Administrator training (remote)
30 days email support included
Dedicated contact person
Optional integration: LDAP/AD, SSO, MFA
Update strategy & patch management setup
The exact scope depends on the application, edition, infrastructure and criticality. Vendor licences and non-standard components are quoted separately.
AI Stack
Qdrant in the Production AI Stack
Vector Database
Qdrant stores embeddings and metadata so AI applications can find relevant content quickly and under control.
Retrieval Layer
Good retrieval decides whether a RAG system provides reliable answers or only wraps hallucinations nicely.
Operations & Scaling
We operate Qdrant with monitoring, snapshots, resource planning and clear processes for growing data sets.
Managed Hosting & Operations
How much does Qdrant hosting cost?
Compute, applications, storage and response are shown separately. You can see what ongoing operations include and which requirements need a technical assessment.
Integrate Qdrant into your infrastructure with clear controls
AI applications need controlled model access, knowledge sources, permissions and observability in addition to the user interface. We design these data flows as one coherent stack.
Users and connected applications
Teams, business applications and API clients use defined interfaces and endpoints.
Secure access
TLS, firewall rules, reverse proxies or private network paths are designed around the platform's exposure.
Identity and permissions
Local accounts, SSO, directories, service accounts and emergency access are connected through clear roles.
Qdrant platform
Application logic, model access, roles and approved capabilities run in a controlled environment.
Models and compute
Local or external models, GPU/CPU resources, routing, limits and cost controls.
Knowledge and data
Documents, databases, vector search and traceable data paths for RAG and search.
Tools and observability
Reviewed tools, APIs, logging, metrics and technical quality controls.
Models, extensions and data sources are not enabled indiscriminately. Permissions, data exposure, cost and professional oversight are assessed per use case.
Role in the overall system
Related services for Qdrant
This page covers installation and the agreed platform operations for Qdrant. Custom code, the access layer and special confidentiality requirements remain clearly separated responsibilities that can be added when needed.
The entry level is a dedicated size XS instance with 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD for €99.90; it suits lightweight applications as well as test and development environments. Size S with 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe SSD costs €129.90. We check which size Qdrant needs in production before provisioning. Size M (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe SSD) costs an extra €29.90 excl. VAT, L (8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe SSD) an extra €89.90 excl. VAT and XL (16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM, 80 GB NVMe SSD) an extra €199.90 excl. VAT, each per month. Additional storage costs €4.99 excl. VAT per 50 GB and month.
No. WZ-IT does not limit the number of users. How many users can work smoothly at the same time depends on usage and the chosen instance size XS to XL.
Qdrant hosting can be cancelled monthly, with no minimum term and 30 days' notice to the end of the month.
In German data centres operated by a German provider, without US clouds. The data centres are ISO 27001 certified and BSI C5 attested.
We provide a production instance within a few business days. For a trial, we set up a test instance, usually on the next business day; it runs free of charge for 7 days and without payment details.
Yes. One .de domain is included with every hosting plan. Alternatively, connect your own domain or subdomain with a CNAME record.
The Qdrant engine is licensed under Apache 2.0 and free to self-host. Qdrant Cloud, by contrast, bills by resources used and runs on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud (as of October 2026). Self-hosting costs consist of servers and operations; the price range for operations by WZ-IT is shown on this page.
Self-hosted, yes: the instance runs on your infrastructure or on a server in a German data centre, and WZ-IT signs a data processing agreement. Note that besides the vectors, Qdrant usually stores text chunks and metadata as payload and can therefore contain personal data. We define which data gets indexed and set up deletion by filter as well as backups with a defined retention.
No. The open-source edition includes an API key, a read-only key, JWT-based role access and TLS, but they are switched off in the default configuration. We enable authentication and TLS, restrict access to the internal network and separate applications with their own keys.
Yes. Qdrant combines dense vectors for semantic search with sparse vectors for exact terms and fuses the results via Reciprocal Rank Fusion or DBSF. Payload filters on metadata such as department, tenant or document type apply in the same query.
Yes, Qdrant stores data persistently on disk. In a container, the storage directory has to be mounted as a volume for that. For backups and migrations, Qdrant creates snapshots of individual collections or the whole instance, which we back up automatically and test-restore.
Qdrant Cloud is the vendor's managed service on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud; SSO and enhanced SLAs are available in the higher tiers. Self-hosted, the same open-source engine runs on a server of your choice. WZ-IT then handles operations, updates, backups and monitoring, and the data stays in your infrastructure or in a German data centre.
WZ-IT moved our studio infrastructure from decentralised individual devices to a central platform: every site is securely connected via VPN, new devices are onboarded automatically and an entire site is provisioned from a template, without manual steps on location. What impressed me most is the breadth and depth of their knowledge: Timo and Robin are not a typical IT provider who sets up a server and leaves. The two of them think their way into highly complex infrastructure and software topics, work through every requirement we put in front of them, and build networking, provisioning and operations so that everything fits together in the end. WZ-IT is an excellent partner for complex software, network and architecture projects.
Steve KirchnerManaging Director, nextGYM GmbHView project
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