Alternatives
Open source alternatives to Zep
Tools whose README metadata names Zep as a product they can replace.
Memori is agent-native memory infrastructure. A SQL-native, LLM-agnostic layer that turns agent execution and conversation into structured, persistent state for production systems.
Persistent memory for AI agents with sectioned entries (project/user/context/etc), semantic search, CLI, and per-project scope. Local JSON, zero config, no server required.
The highest-scoring AI memory system ever benchmarked. And it's free.
Human-like memory layer for AI agents with semantic, episodic, and procedural memory. Claude Code hooks (auto-save, auto-recall, cognitive profile). 29 MCP tools, knowledge graph, smart triggers, multi-user isolation. Python & JS SDKs.
Cognitive memory for AI agents with Hebbian learning, 3-tier architecture, and knowledge graphs. Single ~15MB binary, runs offline on edge devices.