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HOL Guard vs OpenHermit

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HOL Guard compared with OpenHermit
Detail HOL GuardOpenHermit logo OpenHermit
What it doesRuntime security layer that stops risky AI actions before they execute Make your website usable by AI agents and see everything they do
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given CH
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- Not given
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
  • Automatic WebMCP injection for forms and actions
  • AI agent analytics and observability
  • Agent instructions, guardrails, and routing
  • Automatic form and action detection
  • One-script install with zero configuration
  • Real-time agent interaction tracking
  • WebMCP protocol implementation
  • Custom agent prompts and behavior configuration
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
  • One script tag installation with zero configuration required
  • Built on open standard WebMCP, not proprietary technology
  • Real-time observability of AI agent activity and conversions
  • No website rebuild required to make forms agent-ready
  • Dashboard control for agent instructions and guardrails
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 check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)275
Citation Flow (Majestic)4426
Referring domains (Majestic)73580

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