Anuma launched on April 27, 2026, backed by BAT co-creator Ankur Nandwani, and immediately positioned itself as a unified AI memory platform with 10,000+ beta users. Meanwhile, AI Memory has been building a cross-platform conversation management ecosystem with MCP server integration and memory injection. Both aim to solve the same problem — AI conversations getting lost across platforms — but take fundamentally different approaches.

This guide compares every dimension that matters: pricing, features, privacy, developer tools, and real-world usability. By the end, you will know exactly which tool fits your workflow.

What is Anuma AI?

Anuma is a multi-model AI platform that lets you chat with 13+ AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, Llama, Mistral, and more) through a single interface. Its core differentiator is Council Mode — run the same prompt through up to 4 models simultaneously and compare responses side-by-side or get a unified answer that merges the best parts.

The platform includes a Memory Vaultthat persists context across conversations, encrypted with AES-256-GCM using wallet-based key derivation. It also offers SMS/iMessage integration via dedicated phone numbers, image/video/audio generation, and a "Build with AI" feature for creating custom mini-apps.

What is AI Memory?

AI Memory is a cross-platform AI conversation manager that works with your existing AI apps. Upload exports from ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and 13+ other platforms, then search across everything with full-text search powered by SQLite FTS5.

The key differentiator: AI Memory does not replace your AI apps — it enhances them. Through its MCP server (compatible with 113+ clients), you can inject relevant context from past conversations into any MCP-compatible AI client. The Chrome extension adds memory injection directly into ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Kimi web interfaces.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Pricing Comparison

Key pricing insight:Anuma's pricing includes access to multiple AI models, so the $19.99/mo replaces paying for ChatGPT Plus ($20) + Claude Pro ($20) + Gemini Advanced ($20) separately. However, if you already have subscriptions to these services and just want to manage your conversation history, AI Memory at $6.90/mo is far more cost-effective.

Privacy & Security Architecture

Both tools take privacy seriously, but their architectures are fundamentally different:

AI Memory: Local-First

• SQLite FTS5 database stored locally on your server or device
• No cloud dependency — your data never leaves your infrastructure
• Session-isolated storage on the web app (session cookie access only)
• Self-hostable — deploy on your own Ubuntu server, VPS, or local machine
• Open-source MCP server component for full transparency

Anuma: Encrypted Cloud

• AES-256-GCM field-level encryption with wallet-based key derivation
• Session-scoped keys — keys exist only in memory, cleared on page close
• Per-wallet database isolation via WatermelonDB
• Optional encrypted backup to Cloudflare R2 (delta sync)
• No escrow, no recovery mechanism — lose your wallet, lose your data
• Open-source models get zero data retention; closed-source models have their own policies

Council Mode — Anuma's Unique Feature

Anuma's most distinctive feature is Council Mode. You write one prompt, select up to 4 AI models, and get responses side-by-side with performance metrics (first-token latency, total time, word count). A synthesis model can merge the best parts into a single "Unified Answer."

This is genuinely useful for:

• Writing: Generate 3 drafts of the same email and pick the best tone
• Research: Spot gaps and contradictions across model responses
• Coding: Have 3 models review your code for different perspectives
• Decision-making: Compare reasoning approaches before choosing

AI Memory does not have Council Mode. However, you can achieve similar results by using AI Memory's MCP server to inject your full conversation history into Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, or Cursor — then manually comparing responses across tools. It is less streamlined but works with your existing subscriptions.

MCP Server — AI Memory's Unique Advantage

The AI Memory MCP Server is a game-changer for developers. It exposes 7 tools via the Model Context Protocol:

• save_memory — Store new conversation insights
• search_memory — Full-text search across all memories
• list_memories — Browse recent memories with filtering
• get_memory — Retrieve individual memories by ID
• update_memory — Modify existing memory entries
• delete_memory — Remove memories you no longer need
• memory_stats — Get total count, recent activity, tag distribution

This means any MCP-compatible client — Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, Cline, Continue, and 107+ others — can access your conversation history. Anuma has no equivalent: your memory stays locked inside the Anuma app with no programmatic access.

Platform Coverage

The two tools take opposite approaches to platform coverage:

• AI Memory: Works with 18+ existing AI platforms. Upload exports from ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Kimi, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, Poe, Windsurf, Ollama, and more. You keep using your preferred AI apps.
• Anuma: Provides access to 13+ models within its own app. You must switch from ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini to the Anuma interface. iOS and Android apps are in development.

If you are deeply embedded in the ChatGPT or Claude ecosystem (custom instructions, plugins, GPTs, projects), switching to Anuma means losing those configurations. AI Memory preserves your existing workflow while adding search and memory capabilities on top.

Who Should Choose What?

The Bottom Line

AI Memory and Anuma are solving different problems that overlap at the edges:

• AI Memory is a conversation management layer that sits on top of your existing AI tools. It adds search, organization, memory injection, and developer APIs to the AI platforms you already use.
• Anuma is a replacement AI platform that bundles multiple models, memory, creative tools, and communication features into one app. You trade your existing subscriptions for a unified experience.

If you want to enhance what you already have, choose AI Memory. If you want to start fresh with a unified platform, choose Anuma. Many power users may eventually use both — Anuma for daily AI chat and AI Memory for managing the historical context that Anuma cannot access from your previous tools.