AI knowledge base (English-only)
Keepli: the bilingual, GDPR-hosted Recall alternative
Recall is one of the most polished products in the "AI second brain" category: you save articles, videos and podcasts and question your whole base with answers that reference your sources. Generous free tier, multi-model, MCP connector — it’s a serious direct competitor.
Keepli doesn’t try to beat it on technical depth. It wins on three clear axes: end-to-end French (UI + AI) alongside English, EU hosting (Paris) that’s GDPR-compliant, and a deliberately simple flow — paste a link, it files itself, you ask your question.
Keepli vs Recall: the comparison
| Criterion | Keepli | Recall |
|---|---|---|
| Language (UI + AI) | EN + FR | EN |
| Hosting / GDPR | EU (Paris), GDPR | Outside EU |
| Sourced Q&A over whole library | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Limited (25 saves) | Generous |
| Video/audio sources | YouTube + socials | YouTube, podcasts, Vimeo… |
| Multi-LLM / MCP | No | Yes |
| Pro price | €6 (~$7) | $10–38 |
| Ease of onboarding | Simple | Rich but dense |
Recall price: Free; Plus $10/mo, Max $38/mo · Keepli Pro: about $7.
What Recall does well
- Mature, fast sourced Q&A across the whole base
- Generous free tier (unlimited saves)
- Broad video/audio support (YouTube, podcasts, Vimeo…) and multi-LLM
- MCP connector to plug in external assistants
Where Keepli has the edge
- Bilingual EN/FR interface and AI (Recall is English-only)
- Data hosted in the EU (Paris), GDPR-compliant
- Simple "paste → file → ask" flow, no overload
- Flat, predictable €6 price (vs up to $38 for Recall Max)
Migrating from Recall
Recall lets you re-export your content; you can also rebuild your library by re-pasting your links into Keepli, which re-indexes articles and videos so they become answerable.
Import my libraryVerdict: Keepli or Recall?
If you live in English and want the most complete AI base — multi-model, MCP, a big free tier — Recall is ahead. If you read in French, care about EU hosting (GDPR) and want a simple tool that answers, Keepli covers the essentials for €6.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between Keepli and Recall?
Both question your library with sourced answers. Keepli adds native French, EU hosting (GDPR) and a simpler flow; Recall offers a larger free tier, multi-LLM and MCP.
Recall has a more generous free tier — why pay for Keepli?
For end-to-end French, Paris hosting with GDPR compliance, simplicity, and a flat €6 price with no jump to $38.
Does Keepli do multi-LLM or MCP like Recall?
Not today. Keepli focuses on sourced Q&A over articles + videos, simple and bilingual.
Is my data hosted in Europe?
Yes, in Paris, and Keepli is GDPR-compliant — something Recall doesn’t position on.
Save an article or a video. Ask it questions.
Keepli answers — with sources. Bilingual EN/FR, about $7.
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