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graphiti vs PageIndex

graphiti (Build Real-Time Knowledge Graphs for AI Agents) vs PageIndex (Document Index for Vectorless, Reasoning-based RAG) - live GitHub stats and typed graph relationships, not marketing.

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graphiti

getzep/graphiti

28kpushed Jul 8, 2026
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PageIndex

VectifyAI/PageIndex

34kpushed Jul 8, 2026

Tagline

graphiti
Build Real-Time Knowledge Graphs for AI Agents
PageIndex
Document Index for Vectorless, Reasoning-based RAG

Stars

graphiti
28k
PageIndex
34k

Forks

graphiti
2.9k
PageIndex
3.0k

Open issues

graphiti
415
PageIndex
134

Language

graphiti
Python
PageIndex
Python

Adopt for

graphiti
Graphiti is a framework for building temporal context graphs, essential for AI agents that operate in environments with rapidly evolving or frequently changing data.
PageIndex
PageIndex is a reasoning-based RAG system suitable for applications requiring context-aware retrieval and avoiding vector databases or chunking, specifically designed to handle professional long-form documents.

Persona

graphiti
-
PageIndex
-

Runtime

graphiti
-
PageIndex
-

License

graphiti
Apache-2.0
PageIndex
MIT

Last pushed

graphiti
Jul 8, 2026
PageIndex
Jul 8, 2026

Categories

graphiti
AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
PageIndex
Data & Retrieval

Trust and health

Open issues (now)

graphiti
415
PageIndex
134

Security scan

graphiti
No lockfile
PageIndex
2 low (2 low)

Full report

graphiti
Trust report
PageIndex
Trust report

Typed relationship

graphiti alternative PageIndexPageIndex focuses on context-aware retrieval and reasoning for RAG, whereas Graphiti is aimed at building real-time knowledge graphs which can be utilized by AI agents for improved understanding of the relational data.

Choose graphiti if…

  • License: graphiti is Apache-2.0, PageIndex is MIT.
  • Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; - Python runtime is required as Graphiti is built in Python.; - Apache-2.0 licensed, meaning it's free to use but any contributions should respect the open-source nature.; - Familiarity with graph databases and temporal data management concepts can help leverage the full potential of Graphiti in AI agent development..
  • PageIndex focuses on context-aware retrieval and reasoning for RAG, whereas Graphiti is aimed at building real-time knowledge graphs which can be utilized by AI agents for improved understanding of the relational data.
  • Tags unique to graphiti: llms, graph.
  • Also covers AI Agents.
  • graphiti ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
  • - When developing interactive applications where the context graph needs to evolve dynamically based on user interactions and external information.

When NOT to use graphiti

  • - If your application requires only a static snapshot of the knowledge graph at a given point in time.
  • - For use cases where data does not change rapidly or significantly over time, making the tracking of temporal validity windows unnecessary.
  • - When you prefer traditional retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) methods without support for incremental updates and efficient historical queries.

Choose PageIndex if…

  • License: PageIndex is MIT, graphiti is Apache-2.0.
  • Requirements: PageIndex operates independently of vector databases, and it does not require Docker. However, specific resource requirements depend on the scale of documents..
  • PageIndex focuses on context-aware retrieval and reasoning for RAG, whereas Graphiti is aimed at building real-time knowledge graphs which can be utilized by AI agents for improved understanding of the relational data.
  • Tags unique to PageIndex: llm, reasoning, agentic-ai, information-retrieval.
  • - When handling long professional documents that require deep contextual understanding and multi-step reasoning where traditional similarity searches fall short.

When NOT to use PageIndex

  • - If your application relies on quick, chunk-based indexing as PageIndex constructs a hierarchical tree index which could be slower for small documents or real-time applications.
  • - In scenarios where you already have an established and optimized vector database infrastructure that performs well for your retrieval needs.

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What is the difference between graphiti and PageIndex?
graphiti: Build Real-Time Knowledge Graphs for AI Agents. PageIndex: Document Index for Vectorless, Reasoning-based RAG. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose graphiti over PageIndex?
Choose graphiti over PageIndex when License: graphiti is Apache-2.0, PageIndex is MIT; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; - Python runtime is required as Graphiti is built in Python.; - Apache-2.0 licensed, meaning it's free to use but any contributions should respect the open-source nature.; - Familiarity with graph databases and temporal data management concepts can help leverage the full potential of Graphiti in AI agent development.; PageIndex focuses on context-aware retrieval and reasoning for RAG, whereas Graphiti is aimed at building real-time knowledge graphs which can be utilized by AI agents for improved understanding of the relational data; Tags unique to graphiti: llms, graph; Also covers AI Agents; graphiti ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - When developing interactive applications where the context graph needs to evolve dynamically based on user interactions and external information.
When should I choose PageIndex over graphiti?
Choose PageIndex over graphiti when License: PageIndex is MIT, graphiti is Apache-2.0; Requirements: PageIndex operates independently of vector databases, and it does not require Docker. However, specific resource requirements depend on the scale of documents.; PageIndex focuses on context-aware retrieval and reasoning for RAG, whereas Graphiti is aimed at building real-time knowledge graphs which can be utilized by AI agents for improved understanding of the relational data; Tags unique to PageIndex: llm, reasoning, agentic-ai, information-retrieval; - When handling long professional documents that require deep contextual understanding and multi-step reasoning where traditional similarity searches fall short.
When should I avoid graphiti?
- If your application requires only a static snapshot of the knowledge graph at a given point in time. - For use cases where data does not change rapidly or significantly over time, making the tracking of temporal validity windows unnecessary. - When you prefer traditional retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) methods without support for incremental updates and efficient historical queries.
When should I avoid PageIndex?
- If your application relies on quick, chunk-based indexing as PageIndex constructs a hierarchical tree index which could be slower for small documents or real-time applications. - In scenarios where you already have an established and optimized vector database infrastructure that performs well for your retrieval needs.
Is graphiti or PageIndex more popular on GitHub?
PageIndex has more GitHub stars (33,874 vs 28,498). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are graphiti and PageIndex open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graphiti: Apache-2.0, PageIndex: MIT).
Where can I find alternatives to graphiti or PageIndex?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at /tools/getzep-graphiti/alternatives and /tools/vectifyai-pageindex/alternatives (/tools/getzep-graphiti/alternatives.md, /tools/vectifyai-pageindex/alternatives.md), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
Yes. The markdown twin at /compare/getzep-graphiti-vs-vectifyai-pageindex.md mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
Which is better maintained, graphiti or PageIndex?
graphiti: Very active. PageIndex: 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 graphiti and PageIndex?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graphiti: /tools/getzep-graphiti/trust; PageIndex: /tools/vectifyai-pageindex/trust.

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