About
AIDE Memory is a local-first memory layer for AI coding agents and teams. It installs via npm, creates a .aide/ directory, configures MCP tools and editor rules, and stores memories as JSON files in the repository with a local SQLite cache. The system scopes memories to code paths such as src/auth/** or packages/api/**, then recalls only the memories relevant to the file or area the agent is working in.
The product is intended for Claude Code and Cursor workflows and does not make its own LLM calls. It captures corrections, decisions, and findings through hooks and periodic reflection, supports Git-synced team sharing, and keeps private preferences gitignored. The page states that it is free to use, local-first, and requires no account, with anonymized usage counts enabled by default and telemetry disableable via AIDE_TELEMETRY=off.
- Path-scoped project memories
- Four categorized memory layers
- Git-synced JSON memory files
- Local SQLite cache storage
- Claude Code and Cursor support
- Six installed hooks
- Seven MCP tool definitions
- Telemetry opt-out via environment variable
Free Tier Value
This free tier is perpetual and has no stated usage cap, so there isn’t a defensible monthly dollar equivalent to estimate. It’s also friction-light because no account or credit card is required, and the page presents the offering as free to use rather than a limited trial.
What's included in the free tier
Verified
- Free to use.
- Local-first storage.
- No account required.
- Supports Claude Code and Cursor.
- Anonymized usage counts included by default.
- Telemetry can be disabled with AIDE_TELEMETRY=off.
See AIDE Memory pricing for current limits.
Common questions
Is AIDE Memory free forever?
Yes. AIDE Memory is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
Does AIDE Memory require a credit card?
No. You can start on AIDE Memory's free tier without entering card details.
What is AIDE Memory's free tier worth?
AIDE Memory's free tier has no dollar cap - it's unlimited, with no usage threshold that forces a paid plan. That maps to an FTV score of 100/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
