Which Mem0 is right for you?
Mem0 offers two powerful ways to add memory to your AI applications. Choose based on your priorities:Mem0 Platform
Managed, hassle-freeGet started in 5 minutes with our hosted solution. Perfect for fast iteration and production apps.
Open Source
Self-hosted, full controlDeploy on your infrastructure. Choose your vector DB, LLM, and configure everything.
Feature Comparison
Setup & Getting Started
Setup & Getting Started
| Feature | Platform | Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first memory | 5 minutes | 15-30 minutes |
| Infrastructure needed | None | Vector DB + Python/Node env |
| API key setup | One environment variable | Configure LLM + embedder + vector DB |
| Maintenance | Fully managed by Mem0 | Self-managed |
Core Memory Features
Core Memory Features
| Feature | Platform | Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| User & agent memories | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart deduplication | ✅ | ✅ |
| Semantic search | ✅ | ✅ |
| Memory updates | ✅ | ✅ |
| Multi-language SDKs | Python, JavaScript | Python, JavaScript |
Advanced Capabilities
Advanced Capabilities
| Feature | Platform | Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graph Memory | ✅ (Managed) | ✅ (Self-configured) |
| Multimodal support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom categories | ✅ | Limited |
| Advanced retrieval | ✅ | ✅ |
| Memory filters v2 | ✅ | ⚠️ (via metadata) |
| Webhooks | ✅ | ❌ |
| Memory export | ✅ | ❌ |
Infrastructure & Scaling
Infrastructure & Scaling
| Feature | Platform | Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Managed by Mem0 | Self-hosted |
| Auto-scaling | ✅ | Manual |
| High availability | ✅ Built-in | DIY setup |
| Vector DB choice | Managed | Qdrant, Chroma, Pinecone, Milvus, +20 more |
| LLM choice | Managed (optimized) | OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, Together, +10 more |
| Data residency | US (expandable) | Your choice |
Pricing & Cost
Pricing & Cost
| Aspect | Platform | Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| License | Usage-based pricing | Apache 2.0 (free) |
| Infrastructure costs | Included in pricing | You pay for VectorDB + LLM + hosting |
| Support | Included | Community + GitHub |
| Best for | Fast iteration, production apps | Cost-sensitive, custom requirements |
Development & Integration
Development & Integration
| Feature | Platform | Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| REST API | ✅ | ✅ (via feature flag) |
| Python SDK | ✅ | ✅ |
| JavaScript SDK | ✅ | ✅ |
| Framework integrations | LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex, +15 | Same |
| Dashboard | ✅ Web-based | ❌ |
| Analytics | ✅ Built-in | DIY |
Decision Guide
Choose Platform if you want:
Fast Time to Market
Get your AI app with memory live in hours, not weeks. No infrastructure setup needed.
Production-Ready
Auto-scaling, high availability, and managed infrastructure out of the box.
Built-in Analytics
Track memory usage, query patterns, and user engagement through our dashboard.
Advanced Features
Access to webhooks, memory export, custom categories, and priority support.
Choose Open Source if you need:
Full Data Control
Host everything on your infrastructure. Complete data residency and privacy control.
Custom Configuration
Choose your own vector DB, LLM provider, embedder, and deployment strategy.
Extensibility
Modify the codebase, add custom features, and contribute back to the community.
Cost Optimization
Use local LLMs (Ollama), self-hosted vector DBs, and optimize for your specific use case.