Comparison
mengram vs askimo
Verdict
Pick mengram when mengram is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin; pick askimo when askimo is primarily Kotlin; mengram is Python.
Markdown twin · mengram alternatives · askimo alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mengram | askimo |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- mengram
- Human-like memory for AI agents
- askimo
- AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.
Stars
- mengram
- 196
- askimo
- 485
Forks
- mengram
- 34
- askimo
- 100
Open issues
- mengram
- 25
- askimo
- 15
Language
- mengram
- Python
- askimo
- Kotlin
Adopt for
- mengram
- mengram provides human-like memory capabilities for AI agents, including semantic, episodic, and procedural memory, enabling learning from experiences and failures. It offers free API access, Python and JS SDKs, and is a
- askimo
- -
Persona
- mengram
- -
- askimo
- -
Runtime
- mengram
- -
- askimo
- -
License
- mengram
- Apache-2.0
- askimo
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- mengram
- Sep 16, 2026
- askimo
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- mengram
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- askimo
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- mengram
- 1d
- askimo
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- mengram
- 25
- askimo
- 15
Stars delta
- mengram
- +12 (30d)
- askimo
- +167 (30d)
Open issues delta
- mengram
- -2 (30d)
- askimo
- -4 (30d)
Owner type
- mengram
- User
- askimo
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- mengram
- Published findings
- askimo
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- mengram
- Trust report
- askimo
- Trust report
Choose mengram if…
- mengram is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin.
- License: mengram is Apache-2.0, askimo is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to mengram: agent-memory, ai-agents, ai-memory, claude-desktop.
- mengram ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need an AI agent that can learn from its experiences and failures, leveraging semantic, episodic, and procedural memory capabilities.
When NOT to use mengram
- If your project does not require the specific memory capabilities of semantic, episodic, and procedural memory, mengram might offer more features than necessary.
- If you are looking for a tool that does not require the setup of an MCP server, mengram might not be the best fit as it involves configuring this server.
- For projects that do not need integration with LangChain, CrewAI, or OpenClaw, the specific integrations provided by mengram may not be beneficial.
- If your AI agent development does not benefit from the use of pgvector, mengram's recent debugging efforts in this area may not be relevant to your needs.
Choose askimo if…
- askimo is primarily Kotlin; mengram is Python.
- License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, mengram is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified..
- Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client.
- Use for Kotlin developers who need to integrate chat and AI agents with multi-provider support including Claude, Codex, Gemini, and OpenAI.
When NOT to use askimo
- Avoid if you require a solution that supports languages other than Kotlin, as Askimo is exclusively built for Kotlin environments.
- Not suitable if your project has strict licensing requirements and requires proprietary code, due to its AGPL-3.0 license which might impose restrictions.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (alibaizhanov/mengram) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (alibaizhanov/mengram) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (alibaizhanov/mengram) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (askimo-ai/askimo) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mengram 196 · askimo 485 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mengram and askimo?
- mengram: Human-like memory for AI agents. askimo: AI Client for chat, RAG, and agents with multi-provider model support.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mengram over askimo?
- Choose mengram over askimo when mengram is primarily Python; askimo is Kotlin; License: mengram is Apache-2.0, askimo is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to mengram: agent-memory, ai-agents, ai-memory, claude-desktop; mengram ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need an AI agent that can learn from its experiences and failures, leveraging semantic, episodic, and procedural memory capabilities.
- When should I choose askimo over mengram?
- Choose askimo over mengram when askimo is primarily Kotlin; mengram is Python; License: askimo is AGPL-3.0, mengram is Apache-2.0; Pricing: The pricing information on the Askimo repository is not specified.; Tags unique to askimo: agentic-workflow, ai-assistant, artificial-intelligence, chat-client; Use for Kotlin developers who need to integrate chat and AI agents with multi-provider support including Claude, Codex, Gemini, and OpenAI.
- When should I avoid mengram?
- If your project does not require the specific memory capabilities of semantic, episodic, and procedural memory, mengram might offer more features than necessary. If you are looking for a tool that does not require the setup of an MCP server, mengram might not be the best fit as it involves configuring this server. For projects that do not need integration with LangChain, CrewAI, or OpenClaw, the specific integrations provided by mengram may not be beneficial. If your AI agent development does not benefit from the use of pgvector, mengram's recent debugging efforts in this area may not be relevant to your needs.
- When should I avoid askimo?
- Avoid if you require a solution that supports languages other than Kotlin, as Askimo is exclusively built for Kotlin environments. Not suitable if your project has strict licensing requirements and requires proprietary code, due to its AGPL-3.0 license which might impose restrictions.
- Is mengram or askimo more popular on GitHub?
- askimo has more GitHub stars (485 vs 196). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mengram and askimo open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mengram: Apache-2.0, askimo: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mengram or askimo?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mengram alternatives and askimo alternatives (mengram markdown twin, askimo markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, mengram or askimo?
- mengram: Very active. askimo: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for mengram and askimo?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mengram trust report; askimo trust report.