Head to head · Checked against vendor sites, September 2026
Neo vs Lasso Security: AI agent security compared
The verdict
Neo scores higher overall on our weights (7.5 vs 6.6 out of 10). Neo scores higher on visibility, policy and identity and audit; Lasso Security scores higher on maturity and breadth. They tie on tool-call control and footprint. Neither publishes list prices.
How do Neo and Lasso Security compare on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Neo | Lasso Security | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 22% | 9 | 6 | Neo |
Why these scoresNeo: Live inventory of agents, models, skills, MCP servers and extensions on every endpoint, with risk scores from its Neoverse knowledge base. Lasso Security: Discovers MCP servers across Claude, Cursor and Windsurf and AI tool use; device-level inventory is not detailed. | ||||
| Tool-call control | 20% | 8 | 8 | Tie |
Why these scoresNeo: Intercepts agent actions at the endpoint and allows, blocks or holds them for approval before they run. Lasso Security: Inspects every tool call before it is executed through Claude Code lifecycle hooks; open-source MCP gateway with block, alert or sanitize. | ||||
| Policy | 15% | 8 | 7 | Neo |
Why these scoresNeo: Policies built with a built-in LLM, such as Block secret reads or Hold exports over 10 MB; actions are allow, block, redirect or hold for verified human approval, with an audit mode before enforcement. Lasso Security: Intent-aware policies, role-based permissions and DLP with masking. | ||||
| Identity and audit | 12% | 8 | 5 | Neo |
Why these scoresNeo: Ties every action to the human or agent that caused it, in what Neo calls an immutable audit chain, with alerts to a SIEM. Lasso Security: Detailed audit history of inputs and decisions; agent vs human attribution not described. | ||||
| Footprint | 13% | 6 | 6 | Tie |
Why these scoresNeo: A lightweight endpoint sensor with no kernel module, no reboot and no OS hooks; analysis stays on the device. It is a new sensor rather than a rollout through existing EDR, and OS support is not listed on the pages we read. Lasso Security: Browser extension, proxy, gateway and Claude Code enterprise hooks; several components to run. | ||||
| Breadth | 8% | 6 | 8 | Lasso Security |
Why these scoresNeo: Its platform page names desktop and SaaS AI such as ChatGPT Desktop, Slack AI, Notion AI and Salesforce Agentforce alongside coding agents; cloud workloads and red teaming are not described. Lasso Security: AI apps, agents, red teaming and usage control. | ||||
| Maturity | 10% | 5 | 6 | Lasso Security |
Why these scoresNeo: Came out of stealth on 20 July 2026 with $100M from Andreessen Horowitz and Bessemer; no documentation portal or pricing on neo.ai. Lasso Security: Pricing and company backing not published on the pages we reviewed. | ||||
| Total | 100% | 7.5 | 6.6 | Neo |
How do they deploy, and what do they cost?
| Attribute | Neo | Lasso Security |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Not acquired | Not acquired |
| How it reaches devices | Own endpoint sensor | Browser extension, proxy, gateway, Claude Code hooks |
| Deployment detail | A lightweight endpoint sensor with no kernel module, no reboot and no OS hooks; analysis stays on the device. It is a new sensor rather than a rollout through existing EDR, and OS support is not listed on the pages we read. | Lasso offers a browser extension, proxy integrations, its MCP gateway and Claude Code hook integration, and says it works with existing stacks such as Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike. |
| Pricing | Contact sales. Neo does not publish pricing. | Contact sales. Pricing is not published. |
Source: neo.ai · Neo platform · Neo launch announcement (20 Jul 2026) · lasso.security · Lasso MCP security · Lasso AI coding assistants · Lasso AI usage control · Reviewed Sep 2026
Which should you choose?
Choose Neo if
- Your priority matches our designation for Neo: best for approval holds and an agent-level audit trail.
- You need a fleet-wide inventory of AI agents, MCP servers, extensions and credentials on devices: Neo scores 9 to 6.
- You need an audit record that separates agent actions from human actions: Neo scores 8 to 5.
Choose Lasso Security if
- Your priority matches our designation for Lasso Security: best for MCP gateway and Claude Code hooks.
- Your agents also run in SaaS platforms, cloud workloads or apps you build: Lasso Security scores 8 to 6.
- Vendor maturity, public documentation and backing weigh heavily in procurement: Lasso Security scores 6 to 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Neo or Lasso Security?
Neo scores higher overall on our weights (7.5 vs 6.6 out of 10). Neo scores higher on visibility, policy and identity and audit; Lasso Security scores higher on maturity and breadth. They tie on tool-call control and footprint. Scores are editorial assessments from public vendor material, reviewed September 2026.
Do Neo and Lasso Security publish prices?
No. Neither publishes list prices, so ask both for a quote.
Do Neo or Lasso Security replace EDR?
No. The tools in this guide add control over AI agent actions and work alongside EDR. Neo: Own endpoint sensor. Lasso Security: Browser extension, proxy, gateway, Claude Code hooks.
Related
Sources
- neo.ai · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Neo platform · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Neo launch announcement (20 Jul 2026) · Reviewed Sep 2026
- lasso.security · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Lasso MCP security · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Lasso AI coding assistants · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Lasso AI usage control · Reviewed Sep 2026