GuardionAI vs. Permit.io
Which AI security platform is right for your team? We break down the differences in features, latency, and protection scope to help you decide.
| Feature | GuardionAI | Permit.io |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Agent Runtime Governance | Policy-as-Code |
| Tool Call Protection | Deep Inspection | Not documented |
| Deployment | Inline Security Gateway / Guard API / Claude Code plugin | Cloud API |
| Guardrails Latency | <130ms policy decision | Low |
| Detection Accuracy | 96.3 F1 on the Prompt Security Leaderboard with 0.02% false positives | Not published / varies by deployment |
| Compliance | GDPR-ready, HIPAA-ready, LGPD-ready, SOC 2 Type II (in progress) | SOC 2 |
GuardionAI figures from guardion.ai (Policy engine decisions return in under 130ms — 20× faster than cloud provider guardrails.) • Permit.io figures from public documentation.
Choose GuardionAI if...
- •You are building autonomous AI agents that use tools, MCP servers, or APIs.
- •Latency is critical for your application (Policy engine decisions return in under 130ms — 20× faster than cloud provider guardrails).
- •You want DLP for PII and secrets before data leaves your org.
- •You need a single hub to investigate and respond to agent incidents.
Choose Permit.io if...
- •Decoupled policy and code
- •Its pricing model (Freemium / Enterprise) fits your procurement preferences
Frequently asked questions
What is Permit.io?
Policy-as-code platform that now includes specialized authorization for AI agents and tool calls. It is categorized under Agent Identity & Access in the Guardion AI Security Index.
Is Permit.io open source?
Yes. Permit.io has an open-source core; pricing model: Freemium / Enterprise.
What are the best Permit.io alternatives?
Teams evaluating Permit.io most often compare it with Okta (AI Agent Identity), Formal, Highflame, and GuardionAI — all listed under Agent Identity & Access.
How does Permit.io compare to GuardionAI?
Permit.io focuses on policy-as-code, while GuardionAI is an agent runtime governance platform ("EDR for AI agents") that governs every agent tool call inline with sub-130ms guardrails latency.
Sources: aarm.dev