Comparison
Wax vs TencentDB-Agent-Memory
Verdict
Pick Wax if wax, a Swift-based memory layer for AI agents optimized on Apple Silicon via Metal, provides sub-millisecond RAG processing and operates entirely on-device without the need for external servers or APIs; pick TencentDB-Agent-Memory if tencentDB-Agent-Memory offers fully local long-term memory capabilities for AI agents with a specialized 4-tier pipeline, ensuring no reliance on external API dependencies.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Wax | TencentDB-Agent-Memory |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Active (7d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · 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
- Wax
- Single-file memory layer for AI agents with sub-millisecond RAG on Apple Silicon using Metal optimization
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- Fully local long-term memory for AI Agents via 4-tier pipeline
Stars
- Wax
- 786
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- 24k
Forks
- Wax
- 49
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- 2.2k
Open issues
- Wax
- 4
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- 690
Language
- Wax
- Swift
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Wax
- Wax, a Swift-based memory layer for AI agents optimized on Apple Silicon via Metal, provides sub-millisecond RAG processing and operates entirely on-device without the need for external servers or APIs.
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory offers fully local long-term memory capabilities for AI agents with a specialized 4-tier pipeline, ensuring no reliance on external API dependencies.
Persona
- Wax
- -
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- -
Runtime
- Wax
- -
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- -
License
- Wax
- Apache-2.0
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- Other
Last pushed
- Wax
- Aug 21, 2026
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- Aug 15, 2026
Categories
- Wax
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Wax
- Very active (96%)
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- Wax
- 0d
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- Wax
- 4
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- 690
Stars delta
- Wax
- +13 (30d)
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- +15k (30d)
Open issues delta
- Wax
- +3 (30d)
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- +355 (30d)
Owner type
- Wax
- User
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- Organization
Full report
- Wax
- Trust report
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- Trust report
Choose Wax if…
- Wax is primarily Swift; TencentDB-Agent-Memory is TypeScript.
- License: Wax is Apache-2.0, TencentDB-Agent-Memory is Other.
- Tags unique to Wax: cli, coreml, machine-learning, metal.
- When developing AI applications that require extremely fast data retrieval with minimal latency on Apple devices.
When NOT to use Wax
- If your application targets non-Apple hardware, as Wax's performance optimization via Metal is specific to Apple Silicon.
- In scenarios where integration of Wax with existing complex backend services is necessary, since it does not rely on external APIs or servers for its operation.
Choose TencentDB-Agent-Memory if…
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory is primarily TypeScript; Wax is Swift.
- License: TencentDB-Agent-Memory is Other, Wax is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to TencentDB-Agent-Memory: agent, ai-agent, embedding, llm.
- You are prioritizing data sovereignty and need to ensure all memory functions operate locally without internet connectivity or external service dependence.
When NOT to use TencentDB-Agent-Memory
- If your application involves frequent synchronization of memory content across multiple environments, as this tool is designed for local operations only.
- In scenarios where accessing a large-scale distributed database is necessary because TencentDB-Agent-Memory is built around standalone local capabilities.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (christopherkarani/Wax) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (christopherkarani/Wax) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (christopherkarani/Wax) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (TencentCloud/TencentDB-Agent-Memory) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (TencentCloud/TencentDB-Agent-Memory) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Last push (TencentCloud/TencentDB-Agent-Memory) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Wax 786 · TencentDB-Agent-Memory 24k (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Wax and TencentDB-Agent-Memory?
- Wax: Single-file memory layer for AI agents with sub-millisecond RAG on Apple Silicon using Metal optimization. TencentDB-Agent-Memory: Fully local long-term memory for AI Agents via 4-tier pipeline. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Wax over TencentDB-Agent-Memory?
- Choose Wax over TencentDB-Agent-Memory when Wax is primarily Swift; TencentDB-Agent-Memory is TypeScript; License: Wax is Apache-2.0, TencentDB-Agent-Memory is Other; Tags unique to Wax: cli, coreml, machine-learning, metal; When developing AI applications that require extremely fast data retrieval with minimal latency on Apple devices.
- When should I choose TencentDB-Agent-Memory over Wax?
- Choose TencentDB-Agent-Memory over Wax when TencentDB-Agent-Memory is primarily TypeScript; Wax is Swift; License: TencentDB-Agent-Memory is Other, Wax is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to TencentDB-Agent-Memory: agent, ai-agent, embedding, llm; You are prioritizing data sovereignty and need to ensure all memory functions operate locally without internet connectivity or external service dependence.
- When should I avoid Wax?
- If your application targets non-Apple hardware, as Wax's performance optimization via Metal is specific to Apple Silicon. In scenarios where integration of Wax with existing complex backend services is necessary, since it does not rely on external APIs or servers for its operation.
- When should I avoid TencentDB-Agent-Memory?
- If your application involves frequent synchronization of memory content across multiple environments, as this tool is designed for local operations only. In scenarios where accessing a large-scale distributed database is necessary because TencentDB-Agent-Memory is built around standalone local capabilities.
- Is Wax or TencentDB-Agent-Memory more popular on GitHub?
- TencentDB-Agent-Memory has more GitHub stars (23,831 vs 786). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Wax and TencentDB-Agent-Memory open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Wax: Apache-2.0, TencentDB-Agent-Memory: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to Wax or TencentDB-Agent-Memory?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Wax alternatives and TencentDB-Agent-Memory alternatives (Wax markdown twin, TencentDB-Agent-Memory 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, Wax or TencentDB-Agent-Memory?
- Wax: Very active. TencentDB-Agent-Memory: 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 Wax and TencentDB-Agent-Memory?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Wax trust report; TencentDB-Agent-Memory trust report.