Openlayer Guardrails
6.0#11 in ai guardrail softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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PromptGuard
7.9#1 in llm security toolsFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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| Fact | Openlayer Guardrails | PromptGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Openlayer supports deployment in a customer's own VPC and air-gapped deployments; on-premise deployment is available on Enterprise. | The product offers managed cloud, hybrid self-hosting, and air-gapped deployment; air-gapped licences validate offline with a signed key. |
| Integration methods | Guardrails are commonly enforced through the Gateway and can also be applied directly through the SDK. | Developers can use auto-instrumentation, a direct Guard API, an HTTP proxy or a GitHub scanner. |
| Latency | Guardrails run inline and are designed to add minimal latency in production. | Deterministic fast-path checks are advertised as taking under 10 milliseconds, while escalated checks are network-bound. |
Openlayer Guardrails plans
- BasicFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
PromptGuard plans
- FreeFree
- Team$19 a month
- Build$99 a month
- Pro$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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Pick Openlayer Guardrails if…
Openlayer Guardrails suits engineering, AI, security, compliance, and finance teams that need live policies for AI systems, particularly in regulated industries. It offers Gateway and SDK integration paths.
Pick PromptGuard if…
PromptGuard suits teams that want to inspect LLM requests before they reach a provider, with deployment options ranging from managed cloud to air-gapped installation. It may suit teams seeking PII controls or integrations with the listed providers.