Comparison
memory-os vs statewave
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 statewave if statewave is an open-source memory runtime for AI agents, offering reproducible and provenance-tagged context bundles using Postgres and pgvector for self-hosted memory management, with Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-os | statewave |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (101d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 · Personal 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
- statewave
- Open-source memory runtime for AI agents
Stars
- memory-os
- 1.4k
- statewave
- 357
Forks
- memory-os
- 128
- statewave
- 27
Open issues
- memory-os
- 9
- statewave
- 28
Language
- memory-os
- Python
- statewave
- 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.
- statewave
- Statewave is an open-source memory runtime for AI agents, offering reproducible and provenance-tagged context bundles using Postgres and pgvector for self-hosted memory management, with Python and TypeScript SDKs.
Persona
- memory-os
- -
- statewave
- -
Runtime
- memory-os
- -
- statewave
- -
License
- memory-os
- MIT
- statewave
- Statewave is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, which allows for use, modification, and distribution, including in proprietary or hosted products, without a separate agreement.
Last pushed
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
- statewave
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
- statewave
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-os
- Slowing (36%)
- statewave
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- memory-os
- 101d
- statewave
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- memory-os
- 9
- statewave
- 28
Stars delta
- memory-os
- +75 (30d)
- statewave
- +68 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-os
- +2 (30d)
- statewave
- +14 (30d)
Full report
- memory-os
- Trust report
- statewave
- Trust report
Choose memory-os if…
- License: memory-os is MIT, statewave 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 statewave if…
- License: statewave is Apache-2.0, memory-os is MIT.
- Pricing: Statewave is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but enterprise support with SLA, indemnity, and procurement services is available for a fee..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Statewave requires a self-hosted Postgres and pgvector setup for memory management..
- Tags unique to statewave: agent-memory, ai-agents, llm, memory.
- statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need reproducible and provenance-tagged context bundles for your AI agents, as Statewave ensures that the context is not only reproducible but also tagged with provenance information.
When NOT to use statewave
- If your project requires a cloud-hosted memory management solution, Statewave's self-hosted nature on Postgres and pgvector might not be suitable.
- If you are looking for a tool that supports more languages than Python and TypeScript, Statewave might not meet your needs as it only provides SDKs for these two languages.
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 (smaramwbc/statewave) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (smaramwbc/statewave) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (smaramwbc/statewave) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · 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 · statewave 357 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-os and statewave?
- memory-os: A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection. statewave: Open-source memory runtime for AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-os over statewave?
- Choose memory-os over statewave when License: memory-os is MIT, statewave 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 statewave over memory-os?
- Choose statewave over memory-os when License: statewave is Apache-2.0, memory-os is MIT; Pricing: Statewave is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license, but enterprise support with SLA, indemnity, and procurement services is available for a fee.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Statewave requires a self-hosted Postgres and pgvector setup for memory management.; Tags unique to statewave: agent-memory, ai-agents, llm, memory; statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need reproducible and provenance-tagged context bundles for your AI agents, as Statewave ensures that the context is not only reproducible but also tagged with provenance information.
- 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 statewave?
- If your project requires a cloud-hosted memory management solution, Statewave's self-hosted nature on Postgres and pgvector might not be suitable. If you are looking for a tool that supports more languages than Python and TypeScript, Statewave might not meet your needs as it only provides SDKs for these two languages.
- Is memory-os or statewave more popular on GitHub?
- memory-os has more GitHub stars (1,366 vs 357). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-os and statewave open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-os: MIT, statewave: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-os or statewave?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-os alternatives and statewave alternatives (memory-os markdown twin, statewave 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 statewave?
- memory-os: Slowing. statewave: Very 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 statewave?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-os trust report; statewave trust report.