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MADB vs Mem0
Both give agents memory. MADB is local-first and causal.
| Dimension | Mem0-style memory | MADB |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Commonly hosted/managed | Local-first, on your machine |
| Causality | Memory layer | caused_by edges + trace_cause lineage |
| Interface | SDK/API | MCP server + SDK shim |
| Data location | Vendor-managed options | Your disk, under MADB_DATA_DIR |
| Telemetry | Varies | Counts-only, opt-out with one flag |
For teams that want memory to stay on-device and need causal traceability, MADB’s local-first design and lineage are the distinguishing points. Comparisons here are at a category level — see each product’s docs for current details.