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GrayMatter vs Basic Memory

Same numbers we show everywhere else, lined up. Ratings come from users, the grade comes from our scanner, adoption comes from public registries.

GrayMatterio.github.angelnicolasc/graymatter
B
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Persistent agent memory as a single Go binary: knowledge graph, TUI observability, zero infra.

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Basic Memoryio.github.basicmachines-co/basic-memory
C
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Local-first knowledge management with bi-directional LLM sync via Markdown files.

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The short version

Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours GrayMatter (70/100 against 60). Basic Memory has noticeably more public adoption.

 GrayMatterBasic Memory
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Safety gradeB70/100C60/100
AdoptionGrowingEstablished
GitHub stars4714.0k
Downloads / week–6.0k
Runs whereYour machine (local)Your machine (local)
Gateway-readyNoNo
Tools—23
Write actions—4
Price per callFreeFree
LicenceMITAGPL-3.0
Last release2026-09-202026-09-16
CategoryAI and agentsAI and agents

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