# TensorZero vs Unify

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Unify

| Attribute | TensorZero | Unify |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.2 (48% (low)) | 66.1 (73% (medium)) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,707 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A unified operations platform for LLM applications that provides infrastructure for routing API calls, tracking performance metrics, running experiments, and optimizing model and prompt configurations. Built as self-hosted open-source software designed for production-scale deployments. It is indexed under Llm Gateways.","source":"https://www.tensorzero.com","question":"What is TensorZero?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TensorZero is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.tensorzero.com","question":"Is TensorZero free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to TensorZero. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.tensorzero.com","question":"What platforms does TensorZero support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. TensorZero can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.tensorzero.com","question":"Can TensorZero be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for TensorZero, including OpenAI, Ollama and Slack. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.tensorzero.com","question":"What does TensorZero integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. TensorZero is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero","question":"Is TensorZero open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A platform for deploying AI assistants that communicate through voice and chat interfaces with persistent memory and task management, runnable locally via Docker or through a hosted cloud service. It is indexed under Llm Gateways.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"What is Unify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Unify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $75 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://unify.ai/pricing","question":"Is Unify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Unify supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"What platforms does Unify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Unify can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"Can Unify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 18 integrations for Unify, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Outlook, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Stripe and Zendesk, plus 10 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"What does Unify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Unify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Unify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://unify.ai/security","question":"What security certifications does Unify have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Unify is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom and the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://unify.ai/pricing","question":"Where is Unify available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A self-hosted platform that combines deployment, monitoring, evaluation, and optimization for language model applications. It enables teams to manage multiple model providers through a single interface, measure performance across different configurations, and automatically improve routing strategies and prompts. | A platform that updates agent model weights based on feedback and production outcomes, enabling agents to improve over time rather than remaining frozen after deployment. |
| features.capabilities | `{"open_source":true,"pricing_model":"open-source-self-host","deployment_model":"self-hosted","automatic_failover":true,"openai_compatible_api":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` | `{"caching":"semantic","open_source":true,"pricing_model":"usage-based-saas","deployment_model":"managed-SaaS","streaming_support":true,"budget_spend_controls":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 3,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Ollama"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Teams","category":"chat"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"OpenAI","native":true,"category":"llm"},{"name":"Anthropic","native":true,"category":"llm"},{"name":"DeepSeek","native":true,"category":"llm"},{"name":"Deepgram","native":true,"category":"voice"},{"name":"LiveKit","native":true,"category":"voice"},{"name":"Teams","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Microsoft Workspace","native":true,"category":"productivity"}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://www.tensorzero.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T09:27:44.874Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free starter credits, expires after one week","features":["All features included"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free credits to get started","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$75/month, monthly or annual billing","features":["All features","Shared credit pool","Unlimited team members"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Shared workspace credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing and terms","features":["Custom pricing","SSO and audit logs","DPA/BAA","Data residency options","Dedicated support","Custom billing terms"],"description":"Custom contract with compliance and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free to start with starter credits. $75/month for Team plan with no per-seat charges. Usage-based credit model.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://unify.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:06:19.561Z","startingPrice":{"amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":75,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.6.0","date":"2026-06-04T15:15:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.5.2","date":"2026-05-20T13:48:00Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.5.1","date":"2026-05-15T19:09:30Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.5.0","date":"2026-05-08T20:45:55Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.4.1","date":"2026-04-24T17:46:47Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.4.0","date":"2026-04-02T17:00:15Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.4","date":"2026-03-26T14:27:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.3","date":"2026-03-18T16:23:28Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.2","date":"2026-03-13T16:09:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.1","date":"2026-03-05T22:13:25Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.0","date":"2026-03-04T20:40:09Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.2.2","date":"2026-02-26T18:47:41Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.2.1","date":"2026-02-16T21:54:07Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.2.0","date":"2026-02-05T19:42:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.8","date":"2026-01-30T22:37:46Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.7","date":"2026-01-30T19:29:46Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.6","date":"2026-01-30T17:42:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.5","date":"2026-01-24T17:25:58Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.2","date":"2026-01-15T19:33:47Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.1","date":"2026-01-14T18:46:55Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.1"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=tensorzero&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Llm Gateways)

| Capability | TensorZero | Unify |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Openai compatible API | ✓ | - |
| Automatic failover | ✓ | - |
| Routing strategy | - | - |
| Caching | - | Semantic |
| Virtual key management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Budget spend controls | - | ✓ |
| Rate limiting | - | - |
| Guardrails moderation | - | - |
| Request cost observability | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming support | - | ✓ |
| Deployment model | Self hosted | Managed SaaS |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Open source self host | Usage based saas |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:04.344Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*