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-hosted AI assistant that supports integration with multiple LLMs, enabling users to build custom agents and conduct deep research using both web.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-os | khoj |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (101d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (47d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 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 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
- memory-os
- A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection
- khoj
- Self-hostable AI second brain for personalized research and automation
Stars
- memory-os
- 1.4k
- khoj
- 37k
Forks
- memory-os
- 128
- khoj
- 2.5k
Open issues
- memory-os
- 9
- khoj
- 150
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-hosted AI assistant that supports integration with multiple LLMs, enabling users to build custom agents and conduct deep research using both web and local documents.
Persona
- memory-os
- -
- khoj
- -
Runtime
- memory-os
- -
- khoj
- -
License
- memory-os
- MIT
- khoj
- Khoj is licensed under AGPL-3.0, which means it is free to use, modify, and distribute, but any derivative works must also be released under the same license.
Last pushed
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
- khoj
- Aug 2, 2026
Categories
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
- khoj
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-os
- Slowing (36%)
- khoj
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- memory-os
- 101d
- khoj
- 47d
Open issues (now)
- memory-os
- 9
- khoj
- 150
Stars delta
- memory-os
- +75 (30d)
- khoj
- +887 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-os
- +2 (30d)
- khoj
- +17 (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 is free to use, but users may incur costs related to hosting and the LLMs they choose to integrate..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Khoj requires Docker for setup and operation.; Users must have a Python environment and the necessary dependencies installed..
- 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 Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a self-hosted solution for personalized research and automation that can integrate with a variety of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral.
When NOT to use khoj
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting, Khoj may not be the best fit.
- Khoj might not be ideal if you are seeking a tool that does not support a wide range of LLMs and requires a more specialized integration.
- If your research and automation needs are simple and do not require deep integration with local documents or web sources, a more straightforward tool might be more appropriate.
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 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 (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (khoj-ai/khoj) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-os 1.4k · khoj 37k (synced Sep 20, 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: Self-hostable AI second brain for personalized research and automation. 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 is free to use, but users may incur costs related to hosting and the LLMs they choose to integrate.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Khoj requires Docker for setup and operation.; Users must have a Python environment and the necessary dependencies installed.; 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 Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving, Model Training; khoj ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a self-hosted solution for personalized research and automation that can integrate with a variety of LLMs, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLaMA, Qwen, and Mistral.
- 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?
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service without the need for self-hosting, Khoj may not be the best fit. Khoj might not be ideal if you are seeking a tool that does not support a wide range of LLMs and requires a more specialized integration. If your research and automation needs are simple and do not require deep integration with local documents or web sources, a more straightforward tool might be more appropriate.
- Is memory-os or khoj more popular on GitHub?
- khoj has more GitHub stars (37,399 vs 1,366). 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: Slowing. khoj: Steady. 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.