Google Cloud Vertex AI Search
Create generative AI-powered search engines and chatbots in minutes.
Overview
Vertex AI Search (formerly Generative AI App Builder) is a fully managed service on Google Cloud that enables developers to quickly build enterprise-grade search engines and chatbots. It combines Google's foundation models, search expertise, and conversational AI technologies to deliver high-quality, grounded responses from an organization's own data.
✨ Key Features
- Fully managed RAG service
- Grounded, cited responses from your data
- Connectors for enterprise data (websites, unstructured, structured)
- Multi-turn conversational search
- Low-code/no-code UI for building apps
- Enterprise-grade security and access control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Leverages Google's state-of-the-art search and foundation models
- Deep integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem (BigQuery, GCS)
- Easy-to-use interface for rapid application development
Unique Value: Allows developers to leverage Google's world-class search and AI capabilities to quickly build and deploy high-quality, generative search and chat applications on their own data.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Retail website search
- Healthcare information portals
- Financial services document search
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Google Cloud Platform
🏆 Alternatives
Vertex AI Search provides a more integrated and generative-native experience compared to traditional enterprise search solutions and is the natural choice for organizations building on GCP.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Subject to Google Cloud Free Tier limits.
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