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Mala vs Zep AI

The Audit Layer for Agent Memory

The Core Difference

Zep helps agents remember. Mala helps them be accountable. Zep is a 'Long-term Memory' engine; Mala is a 'Long-term Liability' shield.

Feature Comparison4 features
Feature
Mala
Zep AI
Role
✓Accountability Layer
Memory Layer
Data Handling
✓Seals & Hashing
Vector Storage & Retrieval
Drift Detection
✓Policy-based Enforcement
Context-based Recall
Integration
✓Verifies memory usage
Provides memory context
Why Enterprise Teams Choose Mala

Zep is fantastic for giving agents state. But stateful agents are dangerous—they can 'drift' over time, learning bad habits or biases. Mala provides a rigorous audit trail of *how* that memory evolved. We verify that the retrieved context from Zep was used correctly and according to policy. Zep stores the memory; Mala seals the usage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Zep if I have Mala?

Yes. They do completely different things. Zep is a database for your agent's brain (memory). Mala is a notary for your agent's actions (audit). You need both for a smart, safe agent.

The decision is clear
Start Sealing Your Decisions

Don't just monitor what happened. Prove why it happened with Mala's cryptographic accountability layer.