# memory-os vs Synapse-OSS

> Two self-hosted [Mem0 alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/mem0), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | memory-os | Synapse-OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 40/100 ✓ | 35/100 |
| Rank in category | #167 of 209 in AI Agents | #105 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 1 384 ✓ | 15 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

memory-os scores 40/100 against 35/100 for Synapse-OSS, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, memory-os is easier to run; Synapse-OSS needs more configuration.

memory-os is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [memory-os](https://selfhost.directory/project/memory-os) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/memory-os.md)
- [Synapse-OSS](https://selfhost.directory/project/synapse-oss) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/synapse-oss.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/memory-os-vs-synapse-oss