Novyx vs. Zep
Zep is a cloud-only conversational memory service. Novyx adds rollback, audit, and observability.
| Feature | Novyx | Zep |
|---|---|---|
| Point-in-time rollback | ✓ | — |
| Cryptographic audit trail | ✓ (SHA-256 + RSA) | — |
| Replay (time-travel debugging) | ✓ | — |
| Cortex (autonomous maintenance) | ✓ | — |
| Policy-as-code (custom YAML) | ✓ | — |
| Approval workflows | ✓ (Solo/Team/Enterprise) | — |
| Per-agent policy overrides | ✓ | — |
| Knowledge graph | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conversation history | Via Replay | ✓ |
| MCP server | 107 tools | — |
| Threat intelligence | ✓ (cross-tenant) | — |
| Auto defense | ✓ (self-tuning) | — |
| Attack correlation | ✓ | — |
| Circuit breaker | ✓ (free) | — |
| User/session scoping | ✓ | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Novyx and Zep?
Zep is a cloud-only conversational memory service with user/session scoping and the Graphiti knowledge graph. Novyx adds point-in-time rollback, cryptographic audit trails, replay time-travel debugging, autonomous memory maintenance, governed action control, threat intelligence, and a 107-tool MCP server.
Does Zep support memory rollback?
No. Zep does not support rollback. Novyx provides point-in-time rollback on every tier, letting you restore your agent's memory state to any previous point instantly.
Which is better for AI agent memory, Novyx or Zep?
For cloud-hosted conversational AI with user/session scoping, Zep is a solid choice. For production agents that need rollback, audit trails, governed actions, and multi-agent coordination, Novyx provides the operational infrastructure Zep lacks.
Does Novyx have a knowledge graph like Zep?
Yes. Novyx includes a knowledge graph with subject-predicate-object triples, entity deduplication, and traversal queries — available on all tiers.
Can I self-host Zep?
No. Zep deprecated its open-source Community Edition and is now cloud-only. Novyx is also cloud-hosted, with a local SQLite mode for offline development.
Does Zep have policy-as-code or approval workflows?
No. Zep focuses on conversational memory and does not include policy-as-code, approval queues, or per-agent governance. Novyx Control lets you author custom YAML policies, route high-severity actions through Solo/Team/Enterprise approval modes, and override policies on a per-agent basis.
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