Comparison
claude-mem vs private-gpt
Verdict
Pick claude-mem if claude-mem provides persistent context across sessions, leveraging AI to capture and compress agent activity; pick private-gpt if privateGPT provides a comprehensive API layer to build private, on-premise AI applications leveraging local OpenAI-compatible inference servers. It offers features such as RAG, skills, tools, text-to-SQL functionalities,.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | claude-mem | private-gpt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- claude-mem
- Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent
- private-gpt
- Complete API layer for private AI applications on local models
Stars
- claude-mem
- 87k
- private-gpt
- 57k
Forks
- claude-mem
- 7.5k
- private-gpt
- 7.6k
Open issues
- claude-mem
- 252
- private-gpt
- 5
Language
- claude-mem
- JavaScript
- private-gpt
- Python
Adopt for
- claude-mem
- claude-mem provides persistent context across sessions, leveraging AI to capture and compress agent activity.
- private-gpt
- PrivateGPT provides a comprehensive API layer to build private, on-premise AI applications leveraging local OpenAI-compatible inference servers. It offers features such as RAG, skills, tools, text-to-SQL functionalities,
Persona
- claude-mem
- -
- private-gpt
- -
Runtime
- claude-mem
- -
- private-gpt
- -
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.
- private-gpt
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- claude-mem
- Jul 9, 2026
- private-gpt
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- claude-mem
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- private-gpt
- Inference & Serving
Trust and health
Days since push
- claude-mem
- 1d
- private-gpt
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- claude-mem
- 252
- private-gpt
- 5
Owner type
- claude-mem
- User
- private-gpt
- Organization
Full report
- claude-mem
- Trust report
- private-gpt
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · claude-mem: Python runtime · private-gpt: Python runtime
Choose claude-mem if…
- claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; private-gpt is Python.
- 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: chromadb, ai-memory, claude, long-term-memory.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 private-gpt if…
- private-gpt is primarily Python; claude-mem is JavaScript.
- Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to private-gpt: text-to-sql, ai, on-premise, tools.
- private-gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You need to deploy and operationalize your own locally-run models without relying on cloud APIs.
When NOT to use private-gpt
- - You prefer simplicity and ease-of-use over full control; PrivateGPT requires more setup than using direct cloud-based AI services.
- - Your project does not involve running models locally but strictly relies on public cloud resources for inference server operations.
- - You do not have the technical capability to run an OpenAI-compatible inference server or manage local infrastructure effectively.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Jul 9, 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 (zylon-ai/private-gpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (zylon-ai/private-gpt) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (zylon-ai/private-gpt) · observed Jul 10, 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: claude-mem 87k · private-gpt 57k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between claude-mem and private-gpt?
- claude-mem: Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent. private-gpt: Complete API layer for private AI applications on local models. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose claude-mem over private-gpt?
- Choose claude-mem over private-gpt when claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; private-gpt is Python; 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: chromadb, ai-memory, claude, long-term-memory; Also covers AI Agents; When you require seamless and persistent context continuity between different session interactions with Claude Code or other supported agents.
- When should I choose private-gpt over claude-mem?
- Choose private-gpt over claude-mem when private-gpt is primarily Python; claude-mem is JavaScript; Requirements: Min 8 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Tags unique to private-gpt: text-to-sql, ai, on-premise, tools; private-gpt ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You need to deploy and operationalize your own locally-run models without relying on cloud APIs.
- 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 private-gpt?
- - You prefer simplicity and ease-of-use over full control; PrivateGPT requires more setup than using direct cloud-based AI services. - Your project does not involve running models locally but strictly relies on public cloud resources for inference server operations. - You do not have the technical capability to run an OpenAI-compatible inference server or manage local infrastructure effectively.
- Is claude-mem or private-gpt more popular on GitHub?
- claude-mem has more GitHub stars (86,816 vs 57,329). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are claude-mem and private-gpt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (claude-mem: Apache-2.0, private-gpt: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to claude-mem or private-gpt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at claude-mem alternatives and private-gpt alternatives (claude-mem markdown twin, private-gpt 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 private-gpt?
- claude-mem: Very active. private-gpt: 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 claude-mem and private-gpt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: claude-mem trust report; private-gpt trust report.