Comparison
memU vs AgentGPT
Verdict
Pick memU if memU offers fast memory retrieval and self-evolving skills for AI agents at lower operational costs; pick AgentGPT if agentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memU | AgentGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Archived (497d since push) As of Sep 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 8, 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 Jul 11, 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
- memU
- Personal memory for agents with fast retrieval and self-evolving skills
- AgentGPT
- Assembler for autonomous AI Agents
Stars
- memU
- 14k
- AgentGPT
- 36k
Forks
- memU
- 1.1k
- AgentGPT
- 9.3k
Open issues
- memU
- 120
- AgentGPT
- 219
Language
- memU
- Python
- AgentGPT
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- memU
- memU offers fast memory retrieval and self-evolving skills for AI agents at lower operational costs.
- AgentGPT
- AgentGPT is a TypeScript-based tool that supports users in assembling and deploying autonomous AI agents with a streamlined setup via a CLI, suitable for those who prefer browser-based interactions with their AI projects
Persona
- memU
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
Runtime
- memU
- -
- AgentGPT
- -
License
- memU
- Other
- AgentGPT
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- memU
- Sep 14, 2026
- AgentGPT
- Apr 29, 2025
Categories
- memU
- AI Agents
- AgentGPT
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memU
- Very active (96%)
- AgentGPT
- Archived (8%)
Days since push
- memU
- 5d
- AgentGPT
- 497d
Archived on GitHub
- memU
- No
- AgentGPT
- Yes
Open issues (now)
- memU
- 120
- AgentGPT
- 219
Stars delta
- memU
- +358 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- -7 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memU
- +26 (30d)
- AgentGPT
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- memU
- Trust report
- AgentGPT
- Trust report
Choose memU if…
- memU is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript.
- License: memU is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to memU: agent-memory, claude-skills, harness, loop-engineering.
- Use memU when your project requires fast access to stored agent actions and memories which can adapt over time without needing human intervention.
When NOT to use memU
- Avoid using memU if your application mandates proprietary memory systems that are tightly integrated with specific agent architectures not supported by memU.
- memU is unsuitable for projects where the customizability and control over skill evolution are limited or require extensive manual adjustments, as this tool emphasizes self-evolving features.
Choose AgentGPT if…
- AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; memU is Python.
- License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, memU is Other.
- Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI
When NOT to use AgentGPT
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box
- Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (NevaMind-AI/memU) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NevaMind-AI/memU) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NevaMind-AI/memU) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (reworkd/AgentGPT) · observed Apr 29, 2025
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memU 14k · AgentGPT 36k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memU and AgentGPT?
- memU: Personal memory for agents with fast retrieval and self-evolving skills. AgentGPT: Assembler for autonomous AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memU over AgentGPT?
- Choose memU over AgentGPT when memU is primarily Python; AgentGPT is TypeScript; License: memU is Other, AgentGPT is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to memU: agent-memory, claude-skills, harness, loop-engineering; Use memU when your project requires fast access to stored agent actions and memories which can adapt over time without needing human intervention.
- When should I choose AgentGPT over memU?
- Choose AgentGPT over memU when AgentGPT is primarily TypeScript; memU is Python; License: AgentGPT is GPL-3.0, memU is Other; Tags unique to AgentGPT: agent, autonomous, backend-development, cli-setup; Also covers Developer Tools; AgentGPT ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you want to leverage pre-configured setups for database integration (specifically MySQL) handled by AgentGPT's CLI.
- When should I avoid memU?
- Avoid using memU if your application mandates proprietary memory systems that are tightly integrated with specific agent architectures not supported by memU. memU is unsuitable for projects where the customizability and control over skill evolution are limited or require extensive manual adjustments, as this tool emphasizes self-evolving features.
- When should I avoid AgentGPT?
- Avoid using if your project requires a NoSQL database solution, given that AgentGPT is configured specifically with MySQL out-of-the-box Consider alternatives if your stack does not include FastAPI or Next.js, as the tool's default configurations might require significant adjustment
- Is memU or AgentGPT more popular on GitHub?
- AgentGPT has more GitHub stars (36,297 vs 14,420). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memU and AgentGPT open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memU: Other, AgentGPT: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to memU or AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memU alternatives and AgentGPT alternatives (memU markdown twin, AgentGPT 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, memU or AgentGPT?
- memU: Very active. AgentGPT: Archived. 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 memU and AgentGPT?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memU trust report; AgentGPT trust report.