# FAQs

> Frequently asked questions, comparisons with pgvector and specialized vector databases, and benchmarks.

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LLMS index: [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

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Section pages:

- [General FAQ](/docs/vectors/faqs/general/): In most cases, this is due to a missing schema search path or a lack of permissions.
- [Comparison with pgvector](/docs/vectors/faqs/comparison-pgvector/): Original post: pgvector vs. pgvecto.rs in 2024: A Comprehensive Comparison for Vector Search in PostgreSQL
- [Why not a specialty vector database?](/docs/vectors/faqs/comparison-with-specialized-vectordb/): Read our complete blog at Do we really need a specialized vector database? (2023) | vchord.pgsty.com.
- [Benchmarks](/docs/vectors/faqs/benchmark/): pgvecto.rs has been focused on performance from the beginning. We have continuously monitored the performance of pgvecto.rs and compared it with other vector se