Comparison
TrueMemory vs obsidian-Smart2Brain
Verdict
Pick TrueMemory if trueMemory is an automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents using SQLite; pick obsidian-Smart2Brain if a TypeScript-based Obsidian plugin that enhances the note-taking platform by integrating a privacy-focused AI assistant. This integration supports embeddings and is compatible with frameworks like Ollama.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | TrueMemory | obsidian-Smart2Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- TrueMemory
- Automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- An Obsidian plugin to interact with your privacy focused AI-Assistant
Stars
- TrueMemory
- 369
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 1.2k
Forks
- TrueMemory
- 48
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 107
Open issues
- TrueMemory
- 13
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 43
Language
- TrueMemory
- Python
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- TrueMemory
- TrueMemory is an automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents using SQLite.
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- A TypeScript-based Obsidian plugin that enhances the note-taking platform by integrating a privacy-focused AI assistant. This integration supports embeddings and is compatible with frameworks like Ollama.
Persona
- TrueMemory
- -
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -
Runtime
- TrueMemory
- -
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- -
License
- TrueMemory
- AGPL-3.0
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- MIT
Last pushed
- TrueMemory
- Jul 22, 2026
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Jul 22, 2026
Categories
- TrueMemory
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- TrueMemory
- 1d
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- TrueMemory
- 13
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- 43
Owner type
- TrueMemory
- User
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Organization
Full report
- TrueMemory
- Trust report
- obsidian-Smart2Brain
- Trust report
Choose TrueMemory if…
- TrueMemory is primarily Python; obsidian-Smart2Brain is TypeScript.
- License: TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT.
- Tags unique to TrueMemory: agent-memory, ai-agent, generative-ai, llm.
- When you want to ensure your memory storage remains entirely local without depending on cloud services.
When NOT to use TrueMemory
- If you need extensive scalability features offered by cloud-based memory solutions.
- When your project mandates integration exclusively with non-SQLite databases, because TrueMemory is centered around SQLite for its backend.
Choose obsidian-Smart2Brain if…
- obsidian-Smart2Brain is primarily TypeScript; TrueMemory is Python.
- License: obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT, TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to obsidian-Smart2Brain: ai, chatgpt, obsidian-md, ollama.
- You are using Obsidian for note-taking and want to enhance your digital knowledge repository in a privacy-conscious manner, leveraging smart interaction features.
When NOT to use obsidian-Smart2Brain
- You require real-time updates from public AI services like ChatGPT directly within your notes, as Smart2Brain emphasizes a private AI experience.
- If your workflow does not involve managing extensive digital knowledge repositories or if you do not use Obsidian for note-taking purposes.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- GitHub forks (buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- Last push (buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Last push (your-papa/obsidian-Smart2Brain) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: TrueMemory 369 · obsidian-Smart2Brain 1.2k (synced Jul 24, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between TrueMemory and obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- TrueMemory: Automatic capture and recall memory system for AI agents. obsidian-Smart2Brain: An Obsidian plugin to interact with your privacy focused AI-Assistant. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose TrueMemory over obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- Choose TrueMemory over obsidian-Smart2Brain when TrueMemory is primarily Python; obsidian-Smart2Brain is TypeScript; License: TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT; Tags unique to TrueMemory: agent-memory, ai-agent, generative-ai, llm; When you want to ensure your memory storage remains entirely local without depending on cloud services.
- When should I choose obsidian-Smart2Brain over TrueMemory?
- Choose obsidian-Smart2Brain over TrueMemory when obsidian-Smart2Brain is primarily TypeScript; TrueMemory is Python; License: obsidian-Smart2Brain is MIT, TrueMemory is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to obsidian-Smart2Brain: ai, chatgpt, obsidian-md, ollama; You are using Obsidian for note-taking and want to enhance your digital knowledge repository in a privacy-conscious manner, leveraging smart interaction features.
- When should I avoid TrueMemory?
- If you need extensive scalability features offered by cloud-based memory solutions. When your project mandates integration exclusively with non-SQLite databases, because TrueMemory is centered around SQLite for its backend.
- When should I avoid obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- You require real-time updates from public AI services like ChatGPT directly within your notes, as Smart2Brain emphasizes a private AI experience. If your workflow does not involve managing extensive digital knowledge repositories or if you do not use Obsidian for note-taking purposes.
- Is TrueMemory or obsidian-Smart2Brain more popular on GitHub?
- obsidian-Smart2Brain has more GitHub stars (1,204 vs 369). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are TrueMemory and obsidian-Smart2Brain open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (TrueMemory: AGPL-3.0, obsidian-Smart2Brain: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to TrueMemory or obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at TrueMemory alternatives and obsidian-Smart2Brain alternatives (TrueMemory markdown twin, obsidian-Smart2Brain 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, TrueMemory or obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- TrueMemory: Very active. obsidian-Smart2Brain: 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 TrueMemory and obsidian-Smart2Brain?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: TrueMemory trust report; obsidian-Smart2Brain trust report.