Comparison
annyang vs cognee
Verdict
Pick annyang when annyang is primarily TypeScript; cognee is Python; pick cognee when cognee is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | annyang | cognee |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (30d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 2 low (2 low) As of 1d · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- annyang
- 💬 Speech recognition for your site
- cognee
- Cognee is the open-source AI memory platform for agents.
Stars
- annyang
- 6.8k
- cognee
- 28k
Forks
- annyang
- 1.0k
- cognee
- 2.7k
Open issues
- annyang
- 10
- cognee
- 620
Language
- annyang
- TypeScript
- cognee
- Python
Adopt for
- annyang
- -
- cognee
- When evaluating Cognee, consider its self-hosted persistence capability and the extensive support it offers through multiple programming languages (Python, Rust, TypeScript). It uses vector databases to provide efficient
Persona
- annyang
- -
- cognee
- -
Runtime
- annyang
- -
- cognee
- -
License
- annyang
- MIT
- cognee
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- annyang
- Jun 11, 2026
- cognee
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- annyang
- Speech & Audio, Vector Databases
- cognee
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- annyang
- Steady (60%)
- cognee
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- annyang
- 30d
- cognee
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- annyang
- 10
- cognee
- 620
Owner type
- annyang
- User
- cognee
- Organization
Security scan
- annyang
- 2 low (2 low)
- cognee
- No lockfile
Full report
- annyang
- Trust report
- cognee
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · annyang: Node.js runtime · cognee: Node.js runtime
Choose annyang if…
- annyang is primarily TypeScript; cognee is Python.
- License: annyang is MIT, cognee is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to annyang: speech, speech-recognition, speech-to-text, typescript.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
When NOT to use annyang
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Choose cognee if…
- cognee is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript.
- License: cognee is Apache-2.0, annyang is MIT.
- Tags unique to cognee: agent-memory, ai-agents, docker, knowledge-graph.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- cognee ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You are developing AI agents that require persistent long-term memory across different sessions.
When NOT to use cognee
- - Your project does not require persistent memory storage, or your agents operate fully within short-lived sessions without the need for past context.
- - You are aiming for minimal setup overhead and prefer a cloud-based solution that requires less maintenance on your infrastructure side.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (TalAter/annyang) · observed Jun 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (topoteretes/cognee) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (topoteretes/cognee) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (topoteretes/cognee) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: annyang 6.8k · cognee 28k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between annyang and cognee?
- annyang: 💬 Speech recognition for your site. cognee: Cognee is the open-source AI memory platform for agents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose annyang over cognee?
- Choose annyang over cognee when annyang is primarily TypeScript; cognee is Python; License: annyang is MIT, cognee is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to annyang: speech, speech-recognition, speech-to-text, typescript; Also covers Speech & Audio.
- When should I choose cognee over annyang?
- Choose cognee over annyang when cognee is primarily Python; annyang is TypeScript; License: cognee is Apache-2.0, annyang is MIT; Tags unique to cognee: agent-memory, ai-agents, docker, knowledge-graph; Also covers AI Agents; cognee ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You are developing AI agents that require persistent long-term memory across different sessions.
- When should I avoid annyang?
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- When should I avoid cognee?
- - Your project does not require persistent memory storage, or your agents operate fully within short-lived sessions without the need for past context. - You are aiming for minimal setup overhead and prefer a cloud-based solution that requires less maintenance on your infrastructure side.
- Is annyang or cognee more popular on GitHub?
- cognee has more GitHub stars (27,564 vs 6,819). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are annyang and cognee open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (annyang: MIT, cognee: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to annyang or cognee?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at annyang alternatives and cognee alternatives (annyang markdown twin, cognee 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, annyang or cognee?
- annyang: Steady. cognee: 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 annyang and cognee?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: annyang trust report; cognee trust report.