Archevi vs. FamilyVault.ai: How We Compare
A new competitor appeared this month
In March 2026, a company called FamilyVault.ai launched a product in the family document space. We welcome competition -- it validates that families need better tools for managing important paperwork.
But not all approaches are equal. Privacy, hosting, pricing, and trust matter when you are handing over insurance policies, wills, and medical records. Here is how the two products compare.
Side-by-side comparison
Data hosting
- Archevi: DigitalOcean Toronto (TOR1). All data stays in Canada.
- FamilyVault: US-based (Sunnyvale, California). Subject to US CLOUD Act.
Privacy approach
- Archevi: Boundary anonymization strips personal identifiers before any AI model sees your documents. Explicit no-training policy.
- FamilyVault: Privacy policy does not clearly state whether user data is used for AI training.
Pricing
- Archevi: Published on the website. Starts at $8/month for individuals, $15/month for families. free plan.
- FamilyVault: No public pricing. You must sign up or contact sales to learn the cost.
AI features
- Archevi: RAG-powered chat searches your actual documents. Upload a PDF, ask a question, get a cited answer pointing to the exact page.
- FamilyVault: AI concierge called Ally that appears to guide navigation and organization. No evidence of document-aware search or RAG architecture.
Security claims
- Archevi: Per-tenant database isolation, boundary anonymization, Canadian data residency. Architecture is explained in plain technical terms.
- FamilyVault: Claims HIPAA and SOC-2 certification but provides no audit reports, auditor names, or certification details. Uses generic 'advanced encryption protocols' language.
Content and transparency
- Archevi: Human-written blog posts, named founder, active thought leadership, published privacy architecture.
- FamilyVault: No blog. No named team members. Site content appears AI-generated. WordPress/Elementor marketing site.
Backing and governance
FamilyVault.ai is operated by the CDIA Foundation, a US nonprofit based in Daly City, CA. The foundation describes itself as a '503(c)(3)' -- an IRS designation that does not exist. The correct designation is 501(c)(3). This may seem minor, but when a company claims HIPAA and SOC-2 compliance, basic regulatory accuracy matters.
Privacy: the details matter
When you upload a will, a tax return, or a medical record, you need to know exactly what happens to that data.
We are not suggesting bad intent. But when your family's most private documents are involved, you deserve specifics -- not marketing language.
Canadian data residency: why it matters
Archevi stores all data on Canadian servers. Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) governs your data. Canadian courts must approve any government access request.
FamilyVault.ai is a US-based company. Under the US CLOUD Act, American authorities can compel US companies to hand over data -- even data stored outside the United States.
The humans behind the product
Archevi was built by a real person with a real story -- a two-hour search for an insurance policy during a family emergency. That experience shaped every design decision.
FamilyVault.ai launched without a blog, without thought leadership, and with site content that carries the hallmarks of AI generation. That is a choice every company makes. We chose differently.
Why trust matters for family documents
Your family's documents are not social media posts. They are insurance policies, wills, medical records, and financial statements. The product you trust with these documents should earn that trust through transparency.
Sign up free and see the difference for yourself. Read our privacy policy. Read theirs. Check where the servers are.
