Comparison
OpenMemory vs memory-os
Verdict
Pick OpenMemory if openMemory offers local storage tailored for AI agents like Claude Desktop and GitHub Copilot; pick memory-os if memory-OS is a memory operating system tailored for Hermes Agent, focusing on local-first, self-hosted persistent storage and seamless integration with any LLM provider using Qdrant as the vector database.
Markdown twin · OpenMemory alternatives · memory-os alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenMemory | memory-os |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (101d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- OpenMemory
- Local persistent memory store for LLM applications
- memory-os
- A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection
Stars
- OpenMemory
- 4.5k
- memory-os
- 1.4k
Forks
- OpenMemory
- 504
- memory-os
- 128
Open issues
- OpenMemory
- 19
- memory-os
- 9
Language
- OpenMemory
- TypeScript
- memory-os
- Python
Adopt for
- OpenMemory
- OpenMemory offers local storage tailored for AI agents like Claude Desktop and GitHub Copilot.
- memory-os
- Memory-OS is a memory operating system tailored for Hermes Agent, focusing on local-first, self-hosted persistent storage and seamless integration with any LLM provider using Qdrant as the vector database.
Persona
- OpenMemory
- -
- memory-os
- -
Runtime
- OpenMemory
- -
- memory-os
- -
License
- OpenMemory
- Apache-2.0
- memory-os
- MIT
Last pushed
- OpenMemory
- Sep 14, 2026
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- OpenMemory
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OpenMemory
- Very active (96%)
- memory-os
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- OpenMemory
- 5d
- memory-os
- 101d
Open issues (now)
- OpenMemory
- 19
- memory-os
- 9
Stars delta
- OpenMemory
- +153 (30d)
- memory-os
- +75 (30d)
Open issues delta
- OpenMemory
- +6 (30d)
- memory-os
- +2 (30d)
Owner type
- OpenMemory
- Organization
- memory-os
- User
Full report
- OpenMemory
- Trust report
- memory-os
- Trust report
Typed relationship
OpenMemory alternative memory-osBoth OpenMemory and Memory OS provide local persistent memory storage solutions specifically tailored for LLM applications, but each has distinct design choices.
Choose OpenMemory if…
- OpenMemory is primarily TypeScript; memory-os is Python.
- License: OpenMemory is Apache-2.0, memory-os is MIT.
- Both OpenMemory and Memory OS provide local persistent memory storage solutions specifically tailored for LLM applications, but each has distinct design choices.
- Tags unique to OpenMemory: ai-agents, embeddings, long-term-memory, memory-engine.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- OpenMemory ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- OpenMemory ships an MCP server manifest.
- Need to integrate persistent memory support for specific LLMs like Claude.
When NOT to use OpenMemory
- Require cloud-based memory storage services.
- Your project must use languages other than TypeScript.
- Seek a generic vector database without specific LLM integrations.
Choose memory-os if…
- memory-os is primarily Python; OpenMemory is TypeScript.
- License: memory-os is MIT, OpenMemory is Apache-2.0.
- Both OpenMemory and Memory OS provide local persistent memory storage solutions specifically tailored for LLM applications, but each has distinct design choices.
- Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
When NOT to use memory-os
- - If you are looking for a completely cloud-managed service without any local setup or maintenance needs.
- - Your use case does not align with Hermes Agent; Memory-OS is specifically designed to complement this agent's functions and won't provide the same benefits when used independently.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (CaviraOSS/OpenMemory) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (CaviraOSS/OpenMemory) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (CaviraOSS/OpenMemory) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OpenMemory 4.5k · memory-os 1.4k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenMemory and memory-os?
- OpenMemory: Local persistent memory store for LLM applications. memory-os: A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenMemory over memory-os?
- Choose OpenMemory over memory-os when OpenMemory is primarily TypeScript; memory-os is Python; License: OpenMemory is Apache-2.0, memory-os is MIT; Both OpenMemory and Memory OS provide local persistent memory storage solutions specifically tailored for LLM applications, but each has distinct design choices; Tags unique to OpenMemory: ai-agents, embeddings, long-term-memory, memory-engine; Also covers Data & Retrieval; OpenMemory ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; OpenMemory ships an MCP server manifest; Need to integrate persistent memory support for specific LLMs like Claude.
- When should I choose memory-os over OpenMemory?
- Choose memory-os over OpenMemory when memory-os is primarily Python; OpenMemory is TypeScript; License: memory-os is MIT, OpenMemory is Apache-2.0; Both OpenMemory and Memory OS provide local persistent memory storage solutions specifically tailored for LLM applications, but each has distinct design choices; Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth; Also covers AI Agents; - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
- When should I avoid OpenMemory?
- Require cloud-based memory storage services. Your project must use languages other than TypeScript. Seek a generic vector database without specific LLM integrations.
- When should I avoid memory-os?
- - If you are looking for a completely cloud-managed service without any local setup or maintenance needs. - Your use case does not align with Hermes Agent; Memory-OS is specifically designed to complement this agent's functions and won't provide the same benefits when used independently.
- Is OpenMemory or memory-os more popular on GitHub?
- OpenMemory has more GitHub stars (4,510 vs 1,366). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenMemory and memory-os open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenMemory: Apache-2.0, memory-os: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenMemory or memory-os?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenMemory alternatives and memory-os alternatives (OpenMemory markdown twin, memory-os 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, OpenMemory or memory-os?
- OpenMemory: Very active. memory-os: Slowing. 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 OpenMemory and memory-os?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenMemory trust report; memory-os trust report.