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HOL Guard vs Knotr

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HOL Guard compared with Knotr
Detail HOL Guard Knotr
What it doesRuntime security layer that stops risky AI actions before they execute Your voice and skills in every AI tool you use
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree 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: 1 Profile, 10 Skills, 50 Documents, 10 Artifacts, 1 Style Guide from Starter Pack, 100 Hosted Chat AI credits/month. Pro: $24/mo or $20/mo billed annually, 5 Profiles, 75 Skills, 500 Documents, 75 Artifacts, 1 Style Guide, 1,000 Hosted Chat AI credits/month. Max: $49/mo or $40/mo billed annual
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
  • Profiles to define voice, tone, and judgment
  • Style Guides to enforce writing rules
  • Knowledgebases to store trusted documents and notes
  • Skills to package repeatable workflows
  • Artifacts for versioned, shareable outputs
  • Hosted Chat with custom runtime
  • MCP integration with external tools
  • Team workspaces with shared knowledge
  • Skill Catalog for discovery and import
  • Collections to group and present artifacts
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
  • Output sounds like you, not generic AI, because every tool reads the same profiles and style guides
  • Stop re-uploading docs and rewriting instructions for each new tool
  • Individual voice, shared standards on teams
  • Built-in changelogs instead of Git for managing skills
  • Works with any MCP-compatible AI client without vendor lock-in
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)53 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)274
Citation Flow (Majestic)4425
Referring domains (Majestic)73527

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