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databricks Platform · Updated Mar 13, 2026

Empty vector search endpoints no longer incur charges

Vector search endpoints are now only charged after an index has been created, and 24 hours after the last index is deleted from the endpoint, the endpoint no longer incurs any charges.

What it does

Vector search endpoints are now only charged after an index has been created, and 24 hours after the last index is deleted from the endpoint, the endpoint no longer incurs any charges. AI Search bills for two resources: indexes that store your vectors for retrieval, and endpoints that serve queries. This page covers the following topics: AI Search index and endpoint basics.

Why it matters

Best practices to optimize costs.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Vector search endpoints are now only charged after an index has been created, and 24 hours after the last index is deleted from the endpoint, the endpoint no longer incurs any charges. AI Search bills for two resources: indexes that store your vectors for…

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Key takeaway
Vector search endpoints are now only charged after an index has been created, and 24 hours after the last index is deleted from the endpoint, the endpoint no longer incurs any charges.
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