Comparison
memory-os vs khoj
Verdict
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; pick khoj if khoj is a self-hostable AI tool that functions as an assistant able to extract information from the web or user documents for deep research tasks.
Markdown twin · memory-os alternatives · khoj alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-os | khoj |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (41d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · 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
- memory-os
- A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection
- khoj
- Your AI second brain. Self-hostable.
Stars
- memory-os
- 1.3k
- khoj
- 37k
Forks
- memory-os
- 120
- khoj
- 2.4k
Open issues
- memory-os
- 7
- khoj
- 133
Language
- memory-os
- Python
- khoj
- Python
Adopt for
- 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.
- khoj
- khoj is a self-hostable AI tool that functions as an assistant able to extract information from the web or user documents for deep research tasks. It supports various local and online language models (LLMs) like GPT, LLa
Persona
- memory-os
- -
- khoj
- -
Runtime
- memory-os
- -
- khoj
- -
License
- memory-os
- MIT
- khoj
- khoj is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0), which entails users must make source code available if they run modified versions of khoj on a network and allow others
Last pushed
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
- khoj
- Aug 2, 2026
Categories
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
- khoj
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-os
- Steady (60%)
- khoj
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- memory-os
- 41d
- khoj
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- memory-os
- 7
- khoj
- 133
Stars delta
- memory-os
- Unknown
- khoj
- +702 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-os
- Unknown
- khoj
- +14 (30d)
Owner type
- memory-os
- User
- khoj
- Organization
Full report
- memory-os
- Trust report
- khoj
- Trust report
Typed relationship
memory-os alternative khojKhoj and Memory OS both act as AI memory systems for managing conversations and knowledge, but they differ in their implementation details and additional features.
Choose memory-os if…
- License: memory-os is MIT, khoj is AGPL-3.0.
- Khoj and Memory OS both act as AI memory systems for managing conversations and knowledge, but they differ in their implementation details and additional features.
- Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- - 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.
Choose khoj if…
- License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, memory-os is MIT.
- Pricing: khoj provides free access to its core functionalities, but certain high-tier features might be subject to premium licensing..
- Khoj and Memory OS both act as AI memory systems for managing conversations and knowledge, but they differ in their implementation details and additional features.
- Tags unique to khoj: agent, ai, assistant, chat.
- Also covers Developer Tools, Model Training.
- khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You're looking to build custom agents for specific tasks, making it ideal if you require a tool with high customization options.
When NOT to use khoj
- When you need real-time responses where latency needs to be minimized, since self-hosting might introduce delays.
- If you prefer cloud-based solutions for maintenance and scaling purposes without managing your own servers, khoj may not be the best option.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Last push (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-os 1.3k · khoj 37k (synced Jul 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-os and khoj?
- memory-os: A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection. khoj: Your AI second brain. Self-hostable.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-os over khoj?
- Choose memory-os over khoj when License: memory-os is MIT, khoj is AGPL-3.0; Khoj and Memory OS both act as AI memory systems for managing conversations and knowledge, but they differ in their implementation details and additional features; Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth; Also covers Vector Databases; - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
- When should I choose khoj over memory-os?
- Choose khoj over memory-os when License: khoj is AGPL-3.0, memory-os is MIT; Pricing: khoj provides free access to its core functionalities, but certain high-tier features might be subject to premium licensing.; Khoj and Memory OS both act as AI memory systems for managing conversations and knowledge, but they differ in their implementation details and additional features; Tags unique to khoj: agent, ai, assistant, chat; Also covers Developer Tools, Model Training; khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You're looking to build custom agents for specific tasks, making it ideal if you require a tool with high customization options.
- 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.
- When should I avoid khoj?
- When you need real-time responses where latency needs to be minimized, since self-hosting might introduce delays. If you prefer cloud-based solutions for maintenance and scaling purposes without managing your own servers, khoj may not be the best option.
- Is memory-os or khoj more popular on GitHub?
- khoj has more GitHub stars (36,512 vs 1,291). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-os and khoj open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-os: MIT, khoj: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-os or khoj?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-os alternatives and khoj alternatives (memory-os markdown twin, khoj 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, memory-os or khoj?
- memory-os: Steady. khoj: 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 memory-os and khoj?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-os trust report; khoj trust report.