You do not need to pay for AI agent memory. Here are the best free options available today.
Squish (free unlimited local), Engram (free with 30KB cap), Mem0 (free with 5K limit). Detailed breakdown of what each free tier includes.
Local-first tools like Squish give you unlimited usage for free. Cloud free tiers always have usage caps and vendor lock-in.
Choose Squish for unlimited free local memory. Engram for ultra-lightweight needs. Avoid cloud free tiers if you hit limits fast.