Supermemory vs Memlo: which memory to use
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Supermemory is a memory and context engine with a hosted MCP server, SDKs for building apps, connectors that import documents and email, and a self-hosted option. Memlo is a hosted MCP memory server focused on the agents you use: Claude Code, Codex, claude.ai, ChatGPT and other MCP apps share memories that agents save on purpose, each with its own history. Pick Supermemory if you need SDKs, document connectors or self-hosting today. Pick Memlo if you want curated, versioned memories that your agents and your team share.
At a glance
Facts about Supermemory come from its own site, documentation and repository, read on October 30, 2026. Links are in Sources at the end.
| Supermemory | Memlo | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A memory and context engine, with an app, an API and SDKs | A hosted MCP memory server for your agents |
| MCP server | https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp, OAuth sign-in | https://memlo.ai/mcp, OAuth sign-in |
| Other access | TypeScript and Python SDKs, a REST API, plugins for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and others | MCP only |
| How memories are made | Content you add or import is processed into memories; the Claude Code plugin saves each conversation in the background | The agent saves a memory with a tool when something is worth keeping |
| Importing | Connectors for Notion, Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, S3, GitHub and a web crawler, some on higher plans | PDF, text and Markdown files, and forwarded email |
| Where data lives | Supermemory's cloud, or your own computer with the local server | Your Memlo account, hosted in the United States |
| Self-hosting | A free local server up to 10,000 documents (not open source); enterprise self-hosting on request | No |
| History of a memory | Not documented on the pages we read | Every change is a version you can view and restore |
| Teams | Team seats from the Pro plan; access by tag on Scale and Enterprise | Spaces and pages shared by email, plus teams with roles |
| Price | Free ($5 of credits a month), Pro $19, Max $100, Scale $399 a month, Enterprise custom | Free during the invitation-only beta |
| Can you start today | Yes | By invitation; join the waitlist |
How Supermemory works
Supermemory takes in text, files, web pages and conversations. Each item goes through extraction, chunking, embedding and indexing, then a step that merges it with what's already stored. Search combines vector similarity, full-text search and a graph, and a profile tool gives agents a short summary of the user.
For agents, Supermemory hosts an MCP server and documents setup for ChatGPT, Claude Desktop and claude.ai, and Cursor. Its Claude Code plugin loads profile context at the start of a session, searches on each prompt, and saves the conversation after each response.
How Memlo works
Memlo is an MCP server at https://memlo.ai/mcp. You add it to each agent and sign in once. Agents get tools to save, search, read, change and retire memories.
- Curated memories. Each memory is a short note with a name and a title, saved when the agent learns something worth keeping.
- History. Every change is kept as a version, and any version can be restored. An outdated memory can be retired without deleting it.
- Spaces and sharing. Keep memories in spaces, and share a space or a page with people by email as a Viewer or an Editor, or with a link.
- A wiki and a graph. Memlo keeps a page for each person, project and tool your memories mention, with every line citing its memory.
Where Supermemory is the better choice
- You're building an app. Its SDKs and API let your product store and search memory for its own users. Memlo has no SDK.
- You want to import a lot of content. Connectors for Notion, Drive, Gmail, S3 and more bring documents in on their own.
- You need to run it yourself. Supermemory has a local server and enterprise self-hosting. Memlo is hosted only.
- You need compliance paperwork. Supermemory lists SOC 2 and a HIPAA BAA on its Scale plan.
- You want to start today. Sign-up is open, with a free plan. Memlo is by invitation.
Where Memlo is the better choice
- You want memories you can read and correct. Each memory is a short titled note with a full history, rather than processed chunks of everything you imported.
- You want to see how a fact changed. View any earlier version and restore it.
- Your agents span coding tools and chat apps. Claude Code, Codex, claude.ai, ChatGPT and Gemini share the same memories.
- You share with people by role. Share a space or a single page by email as a Viewer or an Editor.
- You want no install and no API key. Add one URL to each agent and sign in.
Frequently asked questions
Does Supermemory have an MCP server?
Yes. It is at https://mcp.supermemory.ai/mcp and signs in with OAuth, with no API key. Supermemory documents setup for ChatGPT, Claude Desktop and claude.ai, and Cursor.
Is Supermemory open source?
The main repository is under the MIT license. The self-hosted server is a separate program that is not open source; it is free up to 10,000 stored documents.
How much does Supermemory cost?
On October 30, 2026, Supermemory listed Free ($0, with $5 of credits a month), Pro ($19 a month), Max ($100 a month), Scale ($399 a month) and Enterprise (custom), with usage billed past the included credits.
Is there a Supermemory alternative for Claude Code and Codex?
Memlo is one: a hosted MCP memory server that Claude Code, Codex and chat apps share. Others include Mem0 and claude-mem. See Mem0 vs Memlo and claude-mem vs Memlo.
Sources
Checked on October 30, 2026:
- Supermemory on GitHub and its license
- Supermemory MCP and MCP setup
- How Supermemory works
- Supermemory for Claude Code
- Self-hosting overview
- Supermemory pricing
- Memlo: the setup page, how it works and terms
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