Knowhere
Document parsing and retrieval system that turns messy files into structured, navigable memory for AI agents and RAG.
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About Knowhere
Knowhere is listed in our memory & RAG category and is aimed at builders. Document parsing and retrieval system that turns messy files into structured, navigable memory for AI agents and RAG. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
Knowhere at a glance
- Category: Memory & RAG
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- Licence: Apache License 2.0 (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: Ontos-AI/knowhere · 3,804 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: v1.2.26, Oct 16, 2026
- Last commit: Oct 16, 2026
- Official site: knowhereto.ai
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
Knowhere FAQ
What is Knowhere?
Document parsing and retrieval system that turns messy files into structured, navigable memory for AI agents and RAG.
How much does Knowhere cost?
Knowhere's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Knowhere open source?
Yes. Knowhere's GitHub repository is published under the Apache License 2.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find Knowhere's source code?
On GitHub at Ontos-AI/knowhere, which had 3,804 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is v1.2.26 (Oct 16, 2026).
What are alternatives to Knowhere?
Similar tools include Zep, RAGFlow, Hindsight, MemOS, Memori and PageIndex.
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