Head to head · Checked against vendor sites, September 2026
Ent vs Bloom Security: AI agent security compared
The verdict
Ent scores higher overall on our weights (6.7 vs 6.0 out of 10). Ent scores higher on tool-call control, policy, footprint, identity and audit, maturity and breadth; Bloom Security scores higher on visibility. Neither publishes list prices.
Bloom Security
Best for endpoint software and extension inventory
How do Ent and Bloom Security compare on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Ent | Bloom Security | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 22% | 7 | 9 | Bloom Security |
Why these scoresEnt: A live view of OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Claude Cowork, GitHub Copilot, Cursor and other AI tools and agents; MCP server and credential inventory is not itemized. Bloom Security: Discovers software, extensions, AI tools and everything running on the endpoint, with who built it and what it can access. | ||||
| Tool-call control | 20% | 7 | 6 | Ent |
Why these scoresEnt: Steps in at the moment of risk and blocks risky agent behavior; per-tool-call mechanics are not described on the pages we read. Bloom Security: Defines what AI agents can access, execute and transmit and scales back overpermissioned MCP servers; runtime tool-call decisions not detailed. | ||||
| Policy | 15% | 8 | 7 | Ent |
Why these scoresEnt: One programmable, intent-aware policy for people and AI agents, with responses from a soft nudge to a hard block, and app control that can allow, block, deny or restrict usage; an on-device small language model classifies sensitive data. Bloom Security: Blocks malicious or policy-violating packages and skills across npm, Chrome Web Store and Open VSX. | ||||
| Identity and audit | 12% | 7 | 4 | Ent |
Why these scoresEnt: Applies the same policy to people and agents and builds investigation timelines annotated in plain language as events happen. Bloom Security: Not described on the pages we reviewed. | ||||
| Footprint | 13% | 6 | 4 | Ent |
Why these scoresEnt: A single lightweight agent across Windows, macOS, Linux and modern browsers, as SaaS or self-hosted in your own cloud; rollout through MDM is not stated. Bloom Security: Deployment method not published. | ||||
| Breadth | 8% | 6 | 5 | Ent |
Why these scoresEnt: Endpoint and browser coverage for insider risk, last-mile threats such as ClickFix, AI usage control and data security; SaaS agents and cloud workloads are not described. Bloom Security: Endpoint focused, including non-AI software. | ||||
| Maturity | 10% | 5 | 4 | Ent |
Why these scoresEnt: Came out of stealth on 16 June 2026 with a $100 million seed led by Decibel; founders co-founded RiskIQ; no documentation portal or pricing on ent.ai. Bloom Security: Limited public company information; SOC 2 listed; investors and pricing not published. | ||||
| Total | 100% | 6.7 | 6.0 | Ent |
How do they deploy, and what do they cost?
| Attribute | Ent | Bloom Security |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Not acquired | Not acquired |
| How it reaches devices | Single lightweight agent; SaaS or self-hosted | Not published |
| Deployment detail | A single lightweight agent across Windows, macOS, Linux and modern browsers, as SaaS or self-hosted in your own cloud. Rollout through MDM is not stated. | Not published on the pages we reviewed. |
| Pricing | Contact sales. Ent does not publish pricing. | Contact sales. Pricing is not published. |
Source: ent.ai · Ent press: intent-aware prevention (30 Jul 2026) · Ent press: $100M seed (16 Jun 2026) · Ent company · bloom.security · Bloom about · Reviewed Sep 2026
Which should you choose?
Choose Ent if
- Your priority matches our designation for Ent: best for one intent-aware policy across people and agents.
- You need an audit record that separates agent actions from human actions: Ent scores 7 to 4.
- You want a light rollout with published deployment detail, ideally through existing EDR or MDM: Ent scores 6 to 4.
Choose Bloom Security if
- Your priority matches our designation for Bloom Security: best for endpoint software and extension inventory.
- You need a fleet-wide inventory of AI agents, MCP servers, extensions and credentials on devices: Bloom Security scores 9 to 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ent or Bloom Security?
Ent scores higher overall on our weights (6.7 vs 6.0 out of 10). Ent scores higher on tool-call control, policy, footprint, identity and audit, maturity and breadth; Bloom Security scores higher on visibility. Scores are editorial assessments from public vendor material, reviewed September 2026.
Do Ent and Bloom Security publish prices?
No. Neither publishes list prices, so ask both for a quote.
Do Ent or Bloom Security replace EDR?
No. The tools in this guide add control over AI agent actions and work alongside EDR. Ent: Single lightweight agent; SaaS or self-hosted. Bloom Security: Not published.
Related
Sources
- ent.ai · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Ent press: intent-aware prevention (30 Jul 2026) · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Ent press: $100M seed (16 Jun 2026) · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Ent company · Reviewed Sep 2026
- bloom.security · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Bloom about · Reviewed Sep 2026