HOL Guard
ai-security
An open-source (Apache-2.0), local-first runtime control that intercepts risky AI coding-agent actions and lets you allow, ask, or block them, with optional paid cloud sync.
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Head-to-head comparison
HOL Guard vs Glama
Compare HOL Guard and Glama side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.
Glama
mcp
MCP server registry, in-browser inspector, and gateway with an LLM API bundled in.
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Feature comparison
Feature
HOL Guard
Glama
Category
ai-security
mcp
Pricing
Free plan
Free plan
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support
HOL Guard pros and cons
Core runtime is open source (Apache-2.0), free, local
Allow/ask/block before an action has side effects
Works across many coding agents
Vendor is candid about coverage limits
Coverage is harness- and event-specific
Explicitly not a firewall or complete prompt-injection preventer
Many headline metrics are self-reported
Glama pros and cons
Very large indexed server catalog
In-browser MCP Inspector for safe testing
Gateway adds logging, access control, and managed OAuth
Bundled unified LLM API across major providers
Self-reported scale is hard to independently verify
Per-server-instance pricing may surprise some users
Hosted-only platform, no self-hosting of Glama itself
Which one should you choose?
Best overall signal
Glama
Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.
Best value signal
HOL Guard
Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.
Best for
HOL Guard
- AI coding agent users
- Security-conscious developers
- Plugin maintainers
- developers running autonomous coding agents
- teams wanting shared runtime policy
Glama
- Discovering and inspecting MCP servers
- Gateway access control and logging
- Developers evaluating MCP servers
- Teams wanting gateway governance
- Open-source server authors seeking free hosting
FAQ
Is HOL Guard better than Glama?
It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.
Which tool has a free plan?
HOL Guard and Glama offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.