Squish and SuperMemory both give AI agents memory — but they're built for completely different users. Squish is a developer-first MCP runtime. SuperMemory is a consumer app. Here's how to tell which one you actually need.
Squish is a local-first memory runtime for AI agents. It gives Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, ChatGPT, OpenCode, and any MCP client persistent memory across sessions. The core runtime is free and open-source (MIT). Squish Cloud adds sync and team features starting at $9/mo. Squish runs locally on SQLite, works offline, and exposes 18 MCP tools for agent integration.
SuperMemory is a consumer-focused AI memory app. It's a token-based service where users pay for memory storage and retrieval. It's designed for individuals who want a personal AI memory — not for developers building agent workflows or teams sharing context. SuperMemory is a hosted service, not a self-hostable runtime.
Architecture: Squish is a local-first runtime with SQLite, MCP server, CLI, and web UI. SuperMemory is a cloud-hosted consumer app. Audience: Squish is built for developers and AI agent workflows. SuperMemory is built for consumers and personal use. Price: Squish local is $0 (MIT, unlimited). SuperMemory is token-based with paid tiers. MCP support: Squish has 18 native MCP tools. SuperMemory does not have MCP integration. Self-hosting: Squish is fully self-hostable. SuperMemory is a managed service. Cross-tool memory: Squish works across Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, ChatGPT, and any MCP client. SuperMemory is a standalone app. Winner for developers and AI agent workflows: Squish. Winner for consumers who want a simple personal memory app: SuperMemory.
Squish: Free local — unlimited requests and memory (MIT). Cloud free — 2,000 requests/mo. Solo — $9/mo (10K requests). Pro — $29/mo (50K). Team — $99/mo (200K). 30-day free trial on paid plans. SuperMemory: Token-based pricing. Free tier with limits. Paid tiers for higher volume. Exact pricing varies — check SuperMemory's pricing page for current rates. For developers who need persistent agent memory, Squish gives you more for less. The local runtime is free forever — you only pay if you want cloud sync or team features.
Choose Squish if: you're a developer using Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or ChatGPT; you want persistent memory across sessions and tools; you want MCP-native integration with 18 tools; you want free local memory with optional cloud; you want open-source and self-hostable; you're comparing against Mem0 ($249/mo) and want a cheaper alternative. Choose SuperMemory if: you're a non-technical consumer; you want a simple personal memory app; you don't need MCP integration or cross-tool memory; you're fine with a hosted service and token-based pricing. If you're building AI agent workflows, Squish is the right tool. If you just want a personal memory app, SuperMemory may be simpler. But if you're reading this on a developer site, Squish is almost certainly what you need.
Q: Is Squish really free? A: Yes. Local OSS is free under MIT with unlimited requests and memory. Cloud free is 2,000 requests/mo. Paid cloud starts at $9/mo. Q: Can I use Squish with Claude Code? A: Yes. Squish runs as an MCP server alongside Claude Code. Install with npm i -g squish-memory && squish install. Q: Is SuperMemory better than Squish? A: For consumers who want a simple personal memory app, SuperMemory may be simpler. For developers building AI agent workflows with MCP, Squish is the better choice — it's free, local-first, and has 18 MCP tools. Q: Does Squish replace SuperMemory? A: For developer and AI agent use cases, yes. Squish gives you persistent cross-session memory with MCP integration, belief extraction, and semantic search — all free locally. SuperMemory is a different category (consumer app). Q: Can I self-host Squish? A: Yes. Squish is MIT-licensed open source. Run the entire stack locally with SQLite, or use PostgreSQL for shared access.