HOL Guard vs Busabase

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HOL Guard compared with Busabase
Detail	HOL Guard	Busabase
What it does	Runtime security layer that stops risky AI actions before they execute	The open-source database and workspace for AI agents
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Pricing model	Freemium	Not given
Pricing	Free plan: Local Guard runtime with real-time approval prompts and local audit log. Solo $4.99/mo: adds 2 cloud-connected devices and 30-day cloud retention. Pro $15/mo: adds 5 cloud-connected devices, 180-day retention, and policy versioning. Team $30/seat/mo: up to 25 cloud-connected devices, 365-	Free: $0 (1 space, 3 seats, 5,000 records, 1 GB storage). Plus: $10/seat/month ($120/year, 2 months free) for 3 spaces, 10 seats, 20 GB storage. Pro: $20/seat/month ($240/year, 2 months free) for unlimited spaces, unlimited seats, 100 GB storage.
Key features	Surface-specific pre-action interception Policy routing with allow, observe, ask, and block outcomes Local review and evidence workflows MCP, skill, plugin, and package inspection Layered local and team policy Open source runtime under Apache-2.0 Offline local protection without cloud connectivity Continuous GitHub leaked-secret monitoring Decision audit trail and export Support for multiple AI coding agents	Open source MIT license - run locally, self-host on server, or use cloud Support for multiple agents via REST API, MCP, Agent Skills, and OpenAPI Human review and approval workflow for agent changes Structured data tables with fixed columns for agents and people to share Docs and knowledge base with verified sources Reusable agent skills and playbooks Apps and views built on shared data structures Role-based permissions and access controls Offline support on desktop with no usage tracking
What makes it different	Open-source core runtime runs locally without cloud requirement Protects against secrets, destructive commands, prompt injection, and supply chain attacks No source code or secrets uploaded; decisions stored as redacted summaries	Only AI agent workspace that keeps complete history and requires human approval before changes enter canonical data Unified workspace where agents and people access the same data, avoiding scattered chat logs Completely self-hosted and private on your own hardware with full control over data Works with any agent that calls REST API - no lock-in to specific model or platform Rejects never enter canonical data - all decisions remain attached for auditability
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	53 +1 (up) since last check	17 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	27	6
Citation Flow (Majestic)	44	32
Referring domains (Majestic)	735	143

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