# Basic Memory

MCP server that stores AI conversation memory as local Markdown notes. Basic Memory is free, with no paid plan attached, at basicmemory.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** macOS, Windows, Linux, CLI, Self-hosted
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- MCP server that stores AI conversation memory as local Markdown notes
- Works with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, and is readable in Obsidian
- Everything stays on your disk
- Open source core is free; optional paid cloud sync

## FAQ

### What is Basic Memory?

Basic Memory is listed under Agent Memory & RAG-as-a-Service, in the AI Agents & Automation category on Flocci AI Tools. MCP server that stores AI conversation memory as local Markdown notes. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at basicmemory.com.

### Is Basic Memory free?

Basic Memory is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use Basic Memory in a browser, or is there an app?

Basic Memory needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on Mac, Windows, Linux, the command line and self-hosting.

### What can Basic Memory do?

Basic Memory does 4 things the catalog singles out: Mcp server that stores ai conversation memory as local markdown notes; works with claude desktop and other mcp clients, and is readable in obsidian; everything stays on your disk; open source core is free; optional paid cloud sync.

### What is the best free alternative to Basic Memory?

MemOS is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Agent Memory & RAG-as-a-Service sub-category and is free. RAGFlow, Cognee and Graphiti also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [Basic Memory alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/basic-memory)
- [Agent Memory & RAG-as-a-Service](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/ai-agents-automation/agent-memory-rag-as-a-service)
- [Best free AI agent memory and RAG services](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-agent-memory-rag-as-a-service)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/basic-memory

Facts last verified: October 2026