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memsync vs ChatOSS

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memsync compared with ChatOSS
Detailmemsync logo memsyncChatOSS logo ChatOSS
What it doesOne set of memories across every machine you work on Desktop app for AI agents working with open source and cloud models
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingMac app free with no account on one machine; $15 per month to sync every machine with 14 days free trial; iPhone app $7.99 once. Free: Local Ollama models with unlimited usage, no account required. Cloud Plus: $20/month including $20/m of usage credits (10% ChatOSS fee), web search, and BYOK unlock. Cloud Max: $100/month including $100/m of usage credits. BYOK Yearly: $39/year to use your own API keys from Ollama Cloud, OpenR
Key features
  • Session capture from Claude Code, Codex and Cursor on Mac and Linux
  • Full-text search over all memories by project, kind and machine
  • MCP tools in every session for search, recent, status and machines
  • Search from any browser at mem.i8l.tech
  • Local viewer on 127.0.0.1 answering from hub or local mirror
  • Project exclude list kept locally to prevent capture
  • Export everything as SQLite file with one-click deletion
  • One token per machine, revocable without affecting other machines
  • Sync every 15 minutes using content identity
  • Agents work directly inside repositories and write code
  • Extensible suite of apps you can build
  • Switch between local Ollama and cloud models mid-conversation
  • Support for multiple open source models including Qwen, DeepSeek, GLM, Minimax, Gemma, Nemotron
  • Run many agents in parallel on models of your choice
  • Web search capability on cloud plans
  • Built-in apps including PR Reviewer and Migration Bot
  • BYOK support for Ollama Cloud, OpenRouter.ai, Anthropic, and OpenAI-compatible providers
  • No data retention for local or cloud conversations
What makes it different
  • Content identity ensures the same memory from multiple machines lands once safely
  • Free on one Mac with no account or setup required
  • Memories retained 30 days after subscription ends for export
  • Free forever with local Ollama models, no account or credit card required
  • Run AI agents directly in your code repositories for real work
  • Switch between open source and cloud models without restarting
  • Flat 10% fee on cloud plans with all usage going to model providers
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)027
Referring domains (Majestic)068

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