Comparison
claude-mem vs GPTCache
Verdict
Pick claude-mem if claude-mem provides persistent context across sessions, leveraging AI to capture and compress agent activity; pick GPTCache if semantic caching tool for LLMs, integrates with LangChain and llama_index.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | claude-mem | GPTCache |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (392d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 5d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11 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
- claude-mem
- Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent
- GPTCache
- Semantic cache for LLMs.
Stars
- claude-mem
- 91k
- GPTCache
- 8.1k
Forks
- claude-mem
- 8.0k
- GPTCache
- 589
Open issues
- claude-mem
- 200
- GPTCache
- 94
Language
- claude-mem
- JavaScript
- GPTCache
- Python
Adopt for
- claude-mem
- claude-mem provides persistent context across sessions, leveraging AI to capture and compress agent activity.
- GPTCache
- Semantic caching tool for LLMs, integrates with LangChain and llama_index.
Persona
- claude-mem
- -
- GPTCache
- -
Runtime
- claude-mem
- -
- GPTCache
- -
License
- claude-mem
- Claude-Mem is distributed under the Apache License 2.0, allowing it to be freely used in a variety of development and production environments while maintaining clear licensing terms.
- GPTCache
- MIT
Last pushed
- claude-mem
- Aug 17, 2026
- GPTCache
- Jul 11, 2025
Categories
- claude-mem
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- GPTCache
- Evaluation & Observability, Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Maintenance
- claude-mem
- Very active (96%)
- GPTCache
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- claude-mem
- 0d
- GPTCache
- 392d
Open issues (now)
- claude-mem
- 200
- GPTCache
- 94
Stars delta
- claude-mem
- +3.3k (30d)
- GPTCache
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- claude-mem
- -116 (30d)
- GPTCache
- Unknown
Owner type
- claude-mem
- User
- GPTCache
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- claude-mem
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- GPTCache
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-07-11
Full report
- claude-mem
- Trust report
- GPTCache
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · claude-mem: Python runtime · GPTCache: Python runtime
Choose claude-mem if…
- claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; GPTCache is Python.
- License: claude-mem is Apache-2.0, GPTCache is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires Node.js v20.0.0 or higher.; Must have the latest version of Claude Code with plugin support.; Auto-installs Bun (JavaScript runtime and process manager) if not already present.; Requires uv (Python package for vector search), auto-installation supported..
- Tags unique to claude-mem: ai-agents, ai-memory, chromadb, claude.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- claude-mem ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- claude-mem ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you require seamless and persistent context continuity between different session interactions with Claude Code or other supported agents.
When NOT to use claude-mem
- When working in environments where Node.js v20.0.0 or higher cannot be installed, as claude-mem requires this version to operate.
- If your specific AI agent or tool does not integrate with the supported frameworks listed (e.g., Claude Code, OpenClaw), making context persistence ineffective for your workflow.
Choose GPTCache if…
- GPTCache is primarily Python; claude-mem is JavaScript.
- License: GPTCache is MIT, claude-mem is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to GPTCache: aigc, autogpt, babyagi, chatbot.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- You need vector search capabilities integrated directly into your caching mechanism using Milvus or Redis.
When NOT to use GPTCache
- Your application strictly requires a non-Python environment as GPTCache is Python-specific.
- If you seek minimal dependencies and manual setup; GPTCache installs additional libraries automatically based on usage.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Aug 17, 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 (zilliztech/GPTCache) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- GitHub forks (zilliztech/GPTCache) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Last push (zilliztech/GPTCache) · observed Jul 11, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 8, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: claude-mem 91k · GPTCache 8.1k (synced Aug 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between claude-mem and GPTCache?
- claude-mem: Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent. GPTCache: Semantic cache for LLMs.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose claude-mem over GPTCache?
- Choose claude-mem over GPTCache when claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; GPTCache is Python; License: claude-mem is Apache-2.0, GPTCache is MIT; Requirements: Requires Node.js v20.0.0 or higher.; Must have the latest version of Claude Code with plugin support.; Auto-installs Bun (JavaScript runtime and process manager) if not already present.; Requires uv (Python package for vector search), auto-installation supported.; Tags unique to claude-mem: ai-agents, ai-memory, chromadb, claude; Also covers AI Agents; claude-mem ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; claude-mem ships an MCP server manifest; When you require seamless and persistent context continuity between different session interactions with Claude Code or other supported agents.
- When should I choose GPTCache over claude-mem?
- Choose GPTCache over claude-mem when GPTCache is primarily Python; claude-mem is JavaScript; License: GPTCache is MIT, claude-mem is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to GPTCache: aigc, autogpt, babyagi, chatbot; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; You need vector search capabilities integrated directly into your caching mechanism using Milvus or Redis.
- When should I avoid claude-mem?
- When working in environments where Node.js v20.0.0 or higher cannot be installed, as claude-mem requires this version to operate. If your specific AI agent or tool does not integrate with the supported frameworks listed (e.g., Claude Code, OpenClaw), making context persistence ineffective for your workflow.
- When should I avoid GPTCache?
- Your application strictly requires a non-Python environment as GPTCache is Python-specific. If you seek minimal dependencies and manual setup; GPTCache installs additional libraries automatically based on usage.
- Is claude-mem or GPTCache more popular on GitHub?
- claude-mem has more GitHub stars (91,018 vs 8,124). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are claude-mem and GPTCache open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (claude-mem: Apache-2.0, GPTCache: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to claude-mem or GPTCache?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at claude-mem alternatives and GPTCache alternatives (claude-mem markdown twin, GPTCache 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, claude-mem or GPTCache?
- claude-mem: Very active. GPTCache: Dormant. 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 claude-mem and GPTCache?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: claude-mem trust report; GPTCache trust report.