Cognee — open-source AI Infrastructure

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · AI Infrastructure · rev 1 · structured JSON

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• Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
• Self-hostable: yes
• Pricing model: free
• Best for: Developers building AI agent systems that need persistent long-term memory and knowledge across sessions.
• Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is Cognee open source?

Yes, Cognee is open source under the Apache-2.0 license.

How much does Cognee cost?

Cognee is free to use.

Can I self-host Cognee?

Yes, Cognee can be self-hosted (the source is available under the Apache-2.0 license).

• Source: github · github.com/topoteretes
• Repository: https://github.com/topoteretes/cognee

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