Neo4j vs Zep Memory
Updated June 2026Compare these two MCP servers to find which one fits your needs best.
Neo4j
by Neo4j
Description
Neo4j graph database server (schema + read/write-cypher) and graph database backed memory.
Long-term memory layer for AI applications. Store and retrieve user preferences, conversation history, and entity facts with temporal reasoning and semantic search.
Install Type
pip
npm
Categories
🗄️ database🧠 memory
🧠 memory🤖 ai
Integrations
🟣 claude-desktop⚡ cursor💙 vs-code🏄 windsurf🤖 cline
🟣 claude-desktop⚡ cursor💙 vs-code🏄 windsurf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Neo4j and Zep Memory?
Neo4j and Zep Memory are both MCP servers but differ in their categories and capabilities. Neo4j (database, memory) is Neo4j graph database server (schema + read/write-cypher) and graph database backed memory. while Zep Memory (memory, ai) is Long-term memory layer for AI applications. Store and retrieve user preferences, conversation history, and entity facts with temporal reasoning and semantic search..
Which MCP server should I choose: Neo4j or Zep Memory?
Choose Neo4j if you need database capabilities and prefer pip installation. Choose Zep Memory if you need memory capabilities and prefer npm installation. Consider your specific use case and integration requirements.
Can I use both Neo4j and Zep Memory together?
Yes, you can use multiple MCP servers together in Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients.Neo4j and Zep Memorycan complement each other if their capabilities don't overlap.