Comparison
mengram vs mem0
Verdict
Pick mengram if 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; pick mem0 if mem0 is a Python-based memory infrastructure for AI agents and applications, offering a persistent context layer suitable for production environments.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | mengram | mem0 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- mem0
- Drop-in memory infrastructure for AI agents and apps
Stars
- mengram
- 196
- mem0
- 66k
Forks
- mengram
- 34
- mem0
- 7.7k
Open issues
- mengram
- 25
- mem0
- 754
Language
- mengram
- Python
- mem0
- Python
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
- mem0
- mem0 is a Python-based memory infrastructure for AI agents and applications, offering a persistent context layer suitable for production environments.
Persona
- mengram
- -
- mem0
- -
Runtime
- mengram
- -
- mem0
- -
License
- mengram
- Apache-2.0
- mem0
- mem0 is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad usage and modification with attribution.
Last pushed
- mengram
- Sep 16, 2026
- mem0
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- mengram
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- mem0
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- mengram
- 1d
- mem0
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- mengram
- 25
- mem0
- 754
Stars delta
- mengram
- +12 (30d)
- mem0
- +2.8k (30d)
Open issues delta
- mengram
- -2 (30d)
- mem0
- +63 (30d)
Owner type
- mengram
- User
- mem0
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- mengram
- Published findings
- mem0
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- mengram
- Trust report
- mem0
- Trust report
Choose mengram if…
- Tags unique to mengram: agent-memory, ai-memory, claude-desktop, cognitive-architecture.
- 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 mem0 if…
- Pricing: The core functionality of mem0 is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional features or support might come at a cost..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Python environment is required for installation and use..
- Tags unique to mem0: agentic-memory, genai, long-term-memory, memory-management.
- When you need a persistent memory layer for AI agents that can be easily integrated into existing applications without significant changes.
When NOT to use mem0
- If your project is not in Python, as mem0 is specifically designed for Python environments.
- When you require a more customizable memory management system that allows for extensive configuration beyond what mem0 offers.
- If your application does not need a persistent memory layer or if the existing memory management solutions are sufficient.
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 (mem0ai/mem0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mem0ai/mem0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mem0ai/mem0) · observed Sep 18, 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 on cards: mengram 196 · mem0 66k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mengram and mem0?
- mengram: Human-like memory for AI agents. mem0: Drop-in memory infrastructure for AI agents and apps. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mengram over mem0?
- Choose mengram over mem0 when Tags unique to mengram: agent-memory, ai-memory, claude-desktop, cognitive-architecture; 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 mem0 over mengram?
- Choose mem0 over mengram when Pricing: The core functionality of mem0 is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional features or support might come at a cost.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Python environment is required for installation and use.; Tags unique to mem0: agentic-memory, genai, long-term-memory, memory-management; When you need a persistent memory layer for AI agents that can be easily integrated into existing applications without significant changes.
- 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 mem0?
- If your project is not in Python, as mem0 is specifically designed for Python environments. When you require a more customizable memory management system that allows for extensive configuration beyond what mem0 offers. If your application does not need a persistent memory layer or if the existing memory management solutions are sufficient.
- Is mengram or mem0 more popular on GitHub?
- mem0 has more GitHub stars (65,557 vs 196). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mengram and mem0 open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mengram: Apache-2.0, mem0: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to mengram or mem0?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mengram alternatives and mem0 alternatives (mengram markdown twin, mem0 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 mem0?
- mengram: Very active. mem0: 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 mem0?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mengram trust report; mem0 trust report.