Comparison
memory-os vs memvid
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 memvid if memvid is a Rust-based serverless memory layer that offers instant retrieval and long-term capabilities for AI agents, focusing on simplicity and efficiency.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-os | memvid |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (41d since push) As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Steady (34d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1mo · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · 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
- memvid
- Memory layer for AI Agents
Stars
- memory-os
- 1.3k
- memvid
- 16k
Forks
- memory-os
- 120
- memvid
- 1.4k
Open issues
- memory-os
- 7
- memvid
- 34
Language
- memory-os
- Python
- memvid
- Rust
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.
- memvid
- Memvid is a Rust-based serverless memory layer that offers instant retrieval and long-term capabilities for AI agents, focusing on simplicity and efficiency.
Persona
- memory-os
- -
- memvid
- -
Runtime
- memory-os
- -
- memvid
- -
License
- memory-os
- MIT
- memvid
- Memvid is distributed under the Apache License 2.0, providing users with permission to use, modify, distribute, and sell the software.
Last pushed
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
- memvid
- Jul 14, 2026
Categories
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
- memvid
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Days since push
- memory-os
- 41d
- memvid
- 34d
Open issues (now)
- memory-os
- 7
- memvid
- 34
Stars delta
- memory-os
- Unknown
- memvid
- +398 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-os
- Unknown
- memvid
- +13 (30d)
Owner type
- memory-os
- User
- memvid
- Organization
Full report
- memory-os
- Trust report
- memvid
- Trust report
Choose memory-os if…
- memory-os is primarily Python; memvid is Rust.
- License: memory-os is MIT, memvid is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth.
- - 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 memvid if…
- memvid is primarily Rust; memory-os is Python.
- License: memvid is Apache-2.0, memory-os is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires Rust version 1.85.0 or higher..
- Tags unique to memvid: ai, context, embedded, faiss.
- When you need a lightweight yet efficient memory solution integrated into your Rust-based AI agents that can manage both short-term and long-term information without requiring complex setup or multi-f
When NOT to use memvid
- If you're working with another programming language besides Rust, as Memvid is solely based on Rust and might not integrate seamlessly with other languages.
- In environments where RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines are already deeply integrated and optimized, as switching to Memvid might require additional refactoring and could potentially be a
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 (memvid/memvid) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (memvid/memvid) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (memvid/memvid) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-os 1.3k · memvid 16k (synced Jul 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-os and memvid?
- memory-os: A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection. memvid: Memory layer for AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-os over memvid?
- Choose memory-os over memvid when memory-os is primarily Python; memvid is Rust; License: memory-os is MIT, memvid is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth; - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
- When should I choose memvid over memory-os?
- Choose memvid over memory-os when memvid is primarily Rust; memory-os is Python; License: memvid is Apache-2.0, memory-os is MIT; Requirements: Requires Rust version 1.85.0 or higher.; Tags unique to memvid: ai, context, embedded, faiss; When you need a lightweight yet efficient memory solution integrated into your Rust-based AI agents that can manage both short-term and long-term information without requiring complex setup or multi-f.
- 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 memvid?
- If you're working with another programming language besides Rust, as Memvid is solely based on Rust and might not integrate seamlessly with other languages. In environments where RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines are already deeply integrated and optimized, as switching to Memvid might require additional refactoring and could potentially be a
- Is memory-os or memvid more popular on GitHub?
- memvid has more GitHub stars (16,386 vs 1,291). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-os and memvid open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-os: MIT, memvid: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-os or memvid?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-os alternatives and memvid alternatives (memory-os markdown twin, memvid 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 memvid?
- memory-os: Steady. memvid: 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 memvid?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-os trust report; memvid trust report.