# TensorZero vs Unify

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Unify

| Attribute | TensorZero | Unify |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 46.6 (21% (low)) | 69.3 (55% (medium)) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,719 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | AI-powered assistants that integrate with your existing software and communicate through email, Slack, video calls, and more. Deploy them with no setup required—they learn your workflows and automate routine tasks. |
| features.capabilities | `{"open_source":true,"pricing_model":"open-source-self-host","deployment_model":"self-hosted","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","budget_spend_controls":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 3,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Ollama"},{"name":"Slack"}]` | `[{"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"}]` |
| 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}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tensorzero.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:02:53.667Z"}` | `{"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":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=tensorzero&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | - |

## 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:01:11.290Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*