FAQ

Zep vs Graphiti

Understanding the key differences between Zep and Graphiti
AspectZepGraphiti
What they areComplete managed platform for AI memoryOpen-source graph framework
User & conversation managementBuilt-in users, threads, and message storageBuild your own
Retrieval & performancePre-configured, production-ready retrieval with sub-200ms performance at scaleCustom implementation required; performance depends on your setup
Developer toolsDashboard with graph visualization, debug logs, API logs; SDKs for Python, TypeScript, and GoBuild your own tools
Enterprise featuresSLAs, support, security guaranteesSelf-managed
DeploymentFully managed or in your cloudSelf-hosted only

When to choose which

Choose Zep if you want a turnkey, enterprise-grade platform with security, performance, and support baked in.

Choose Graphiti if you want a flexible OSS core and you’re comfortable building/operating the surrounding system.