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1AIVault
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Hosted MCP knowledge base for ChatGPT & Claude
Hjarni
1AIVault vs Hjarni
Compare 1AIVault’s local-first, auto-importing memory vault with Hjarni’s hosted Markdown knowledge base for ChatGPT & Claude. See which gives your AI better long-term memory — on your machine, or in the cloud.
Local
Not EU cloud
Auto-import
Not manual notes
One-time
Not monthly
Feature comparison
| Feature | 1AIVault | Hjarni |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-import & classify AI conversations | Manual notes | |
| Local-first storage | Cloud (EU-hosted) | |
| Works across AI apps via MCP | ||
| Browser extension for web chats | Web clipper | |
| Topic classification (AI-powered) | ||
| Knowledge graph between entries | Wiki-links | |
| Local AI classification (Ollama) | ||
| Folder-level AI instructions | ||
| Reachable from phone/web without your PC on | Optional sync | |
| Team shared memory | ||
| Pricing model | One-time license | Subscription |
Pricing comparison
1AIVault
$0 – $89one-time
- Free: 2,000 entries + 50 topics, forever
- Pro: $29–$89 one-time, unlimited entries & topics
- 1–5 devices supported
- MCP server for 6+ AI apps
- Browser extension for ChatGPT & Claude web
- Local AI classification via Ollama
- End-to-end encrypted sync (optional)
- FTS5 full-text search
Free tier never expires. Pro is a one-time license with 12 months of updates.
Download freeHjarni
Free – €18/seat/mosubscription
- Free: up to 25 notes
- Pro: €9/mo — unlimited notes
- Teams: €18/seat/mo — shared memory
- Cloud-hosted (EU / Hetzner)
- Built-in MCP server + REST API
- Markdown notes + web clipper
- Folder-level AI instructions
- Manual note-writing (no auto-import)
Hjarni is a hosted Markdown knowledge base your AI reads over MCP. 1AIVault auto-imports and classifies your AI conversations locally, with a one-time license.
When to choose each
Choose 1AIVault if…
- You want memory stored locally on your machine, not in the cloud
- You want past conversations auto-imported and classified, not typed in by hand
- You prefer a one-time license over a monthly subscription
- You want local AI classification, topic digests, and an auto-built knowledge graph
- You use several AI tools and want one private vault underneath all of them
Choose Hjarni if…
- You want a hosted knowledge base reachable from web, phone, and teammates
- You prefer writing Markdown notes your AI reads and updates over MCP
- You want folder-level AI instructions and simple team sharing
- You’re fine with a cloud service and a monthly subscription
Ready to own your AI memory?
Download 1AIVault and start building your cross-tool memory vault today. Free up to 2,000 entries — no credit card needed.