Nuclia
Nuclia is an AI-powered search engine that makes it easy to find answers from any data source, including video and audio. It automatically ...
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What is Nuclia?
Nuclia (now Progress Agentic RAG) is the #1 Agentic RAG-as-a-Service platform that automatically indexes files and documents from internal and external sources to fuel AI agents and LLMs with trusted information. It transforms unstructured data into usable business intelligence by extracting actionable insights from diverse data sources including documents, videos, audio, and web content.
Key features include AI-powered semantic search across 60+ file formats in any language, generative answers with citations and traceability back to source documents, multimodal processing (video/audio transcription, OCR for images), multi-language support, quality metrics (REMi) for RAG evaluation, flexibility to use any LLM or bring your own model, SDK/CLI/API integrations, searchable Knowledge Boxes, Prompt Lab and RAG Lab for testing, and NucliaDB open-source vector database for unstructured data.
The platform is designed for developers building AI search engines, startups creating MVPs and chatbots, mid-size organizations needing knowledge hubs, large enterprises requiring compliance and custom workflows, legal teams processing documents, financial institutions needing secure AI search, and businesses wanting generative search for their websites.
Security and privacy are core principles with enterprise-grade encryption, EU/US cloud deployment options, on-premises installation capability, audit logs, and adherence to industry security standards and certifications.
Nuclia pricing
Pricing model: Free
Three pricing tiers: Starter at $700/month (14-day free trial) for startups/small teams with 5 GB or 15K resources indexed, max 750 MB text files only, 1 Knowledge Box, ChatGPT 4o/4o mini/Gemini Flash 2.5, RAG and Q&A capabilities; Pro at $1,925/month for mid-size organizations with 25 GB or 80K resources indexed, max 1.5 GB all file types, 2 Knowledge Boxes (up to 8, extra $750/month), all LLMs, AI auto-classification, generative search, AI Search Assistant, document summarization, Prompt Lab + RAG Lab; Enterprise with custom pricing for large enterprises with unlimited scalability, unlimited file size and indexed data, custom workflows, AI custom models, personalized summarization, hybrid cloud option, private Slack support. All plans include first 10,000 tokens/month free, then $0.008/token. AWS Marketplace option available.
Nuclia pros
- Accelerates AI-Readiness by 95%
- 80% cost savings vs building RAG yourself
- End-to-end RAG pipeline without coding required
- Works with any LLM - not tied to specific provider
- Processes 60+ file formats including video, PDF, audio
- Multilingual semantic search in any language
- Generative answers with citations and traceability
- Built-in RAG quality metrics (REMi) for evaluation
- 14-day free trial available
- Unlimited named users on all plans
- Data Augmentation Agents included
- Prompt Lab and RAG Lab for testing
- Open-source NucliaDB vector database
- AWS Marketplace purchase option available
- Cloud and hybrid cloud deployment options
Nuclia cons
- High entry price at $700/month for Starter plan
- No permanent free tier - only 14-day trial
- Token costs $0.008 per token after 10,000 monthly allowance
- Starter plan limited to text-based files only
- Starter plan max file size 750 MB
- Starter plan only 5 GB or 15K resources indexed
- Community support only for Starter and Pro plans
- Extra Knowledge Boxes cost $750/month each on Pro plan
- Customer success onboarding expires after 30 days if unused
- 10K free tokens expire monthly with no rollover
Frequently asked questions about Nuclia
What is the Free Trial Period?
Nuclia offers a 14-day free trial for the Starter plan. You can explore the platform, test your data workflows, and experience AI-native search and retrieval firsthand. Full access to the powerful AI stack is available during the trial period.
What is Token Consumption?
Token consumption refers to the usage of tokens for AI processing. Each plan includes 10,000 tokens per month for free. After exceeding this allowance, additional tokens cost $0.008 per token. The 10K free tokens expire at the end of each month and do not roll over.
Is Progress Agentic RAG secure?
Yes, the platform prioritizes data security and privacy with enterprise-grade security including full disk encryption for stored data. It offers EU/US cloud deployment options and on-premises installation. The platform adheres to the highest industry standards and certifications with ongoing assessments for evolving governmental requirements.
What happens if I go over the indexed data limit in my knowledge box?
If you exceed the indexed data amount available in your knowledge box under your current plan, you will need to upgrade to a higher tier. The Starter plan includes 5 GB or 15K resources, Pro includes 25 GB or 80K resources, and Enterprise has unlimited indexed data.
Can I change or cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can change or cancel your subscription. The platform allows you to scale instantly and upgrade to any tier for advanced features. Payment terms and cancellation policies are outlined in your subscription agreement.
When are payments due?
Payments are due monthly for the Starter and Pro plans. Starter is $700/month and Pro is $1,925/month. Enterprise plans require a customized quote with custom payment terms.
What LLMs can I use with Nuclia?
The Starter plan supports ChatGPT 4o, ChatGPT 4o mini, and Gemini Flash 2.5. Pro and Enterprise plans provide access to all available LLMs (40+ leading models). You are not tied to a specific LLM and can switch between different models or bring your own.
What file types does Nuclia support?
Nuclia processes unstructured data in over 60 formats including text, PDF, video, audio, tabular data, and images. The Starter plan handles text-based files up to 750 MB, while Pro supports all file types up to 1.5 GB. Enterprise has unlimited file size support.
How do I purchase additional tokens?
Additional tokens beyond the included 10,000 monthly allowance are consumed automatically as you use the platform, charged at $0.008 per token. The usage is tracked and billed as part of your monthly subscription.
What embedding models are available?
Starter uses the Progress Agentic RAG Multilingual proprietary model. Pro and Enterprise plans include the Progress Agentic RAG Multilingual proprietary model plus Google Gecko Multilingual, Open AI Small, and Open AI Large embedding models.