graphitivsgraymatter
Two self-hosted Zep alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| graphiti | graymatter | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 7 in RAG | #38 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 32 308 | 488 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 196 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 14 |
| Latest release | v0.31.2 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.20.1 · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
graphiti scores 78/100 against 53/100 for graymatter, so it is the safer default.
graphiti ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for graymatter.
If you want the quickest setup, graymatter is easier to run; graphiti needs more configuration.
graphiti is growing faster right now (+1 196 stars in 30 days).
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