Memoh vs swarmclaw

Self-hosted multi-agent platforms compared

Memoh and swarmclaw both let people run persistent AI agents and coordinate multiple agents. Memoh centers on giving each agent an always-on cloud computer, while swarmclaw focuses on a control plane for agent workflows, tools, schedules, and delegation.

Memohswarmclaw
LanguageGoTypeScript
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
Stars2.7k697
Forks257141
Last analyzedOct 20, 2026Oct 26, 2026

Key differences

  • Memoh gives each agent an isolated workspace with a filesystem, desktop, browser, and network; swarmclaw emphasizes configuring and coordinating agents, including delegation and subagents.
  • Memoh is written in Go; swarmclaw is written in TypeScript for Node.js and requires Node.js 22.6 or later when run from source or as an npm-installed server.
  • Memoh is licensed under AGPL-3.0, while swarmclaw is licensed under MIT.
  • Memoh supports deployment on Memoh Cloud or self-hosting with Docker Compose; swarmclaw can run as a desktop app, server, or Docker deployment.
  • Memoh supports Claude Code and Codex agents in workspaces; swarmclaw supports a range of model providers and runtimes, including Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama, and OpenClaw.
  • Memoh has 2.7k stars and 257 forks; swarmclaw has 697 stars and 141 forks. The health snapshots describe Memoh as young with limited issue closures, and swarmclaw as quiet recently with contributions concentrated in one person.

Choose Memoh if you…

  • want each agent to have its own persistent cloud workspace with a desktop, browser, and network.
  • need to host Claude Code or Codex in an always-on workspace.
  • want to connect agents through Telegram, Discord, Lark, WeChat, or the web UI.
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Choose swarmclaw if you…

  • want a control plane for delegating work among specialized agents and subagents.
  • need schedules, background jobs, durable memory, and operator controls in one runtime.
  • want desktop installation or server deployment, with integrations including Slack, WhatsApp, and OpenClaw.
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