Head to head · Checked against vendor sites, September 2026
Neo vs Zenity: AI agent security compared
The verdict
Neo scores higher overall on our weights (7.5 vs 7.4 out of 10). Neo scores higher on visibility, policy, footprint and identity and audit; Zenity scores higher on maturity and breadth. They tie on tool-call control. Neither publishes list prices.
How do Neo and Zenity compare on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Neo | Zenity | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 22% | 9 | 8 | 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. Zenity: Discovers coding and personal agents on laptops and desktops and the MCP servers, tools and data they connect to. | ||||
| 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. Zenity: Blocks or modifies a dangerous tool call before it executes through native agent hooks and the Zenity MCP gateway. | ||||
| 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. Zenity: Runtime Boundaries and AISPM; context-based rules described at platform level. | ||||
| Identity and audit | 12% | 8 | 7 | 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. Zenity: Agentic identity and access management is a named capability. | ||||
| Footprint | 13% | 6 | 5 | Neo |
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. Zenity: Endpoint deployment method is not published on the pages we reviewed. | ||||
| Breadth | 8% | 6 | 9 | Zenity |
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. Zenity: Agentic SaaS, cloud and homegrown agents with a long integrations list, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Salesforce Agentforce and ServiceNow. | ||||
| Maturity | 10% | 5 | 8 | Zenity |
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. Zenity: Established agent security vendor with a wide public integrations catalog and analyst mentions cited by the vendor; pricing not published. | ||||
| Total | 100% | 7.5 | 7.4 | Neo |
How do they deploy, and what do they cost?
| Attribute | Neo | Zenity |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Not acquired | Not acquired |
| How it reaches devices | Own endpoint sensor | Agent hooks and MCP gateway; method not published |
| 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. | Zenity describes "lightweight monitoring, detection, and response" for local agents, using native agent hooks, OpenTelemetry and its MCP gateway. The pages we reviewed do not say whether the endpoint component installs its own agent or deploys through EDR or MDM. SaaS coverage connects to the platforms listed above. |
| Pricing | Contact sales. Neo does not publish pricing. | Contact sales. Zenity does not publish pricing. |
Source: neo.ai · Neo platform · Neo launch announcement (20 Jul 2026) · zenity.io · Zenity platform · Zenity coding and personal agents · 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 8.
- You want context-aware rules and answers beyond allow and block: Neo scores 8 to 7.
Choose Zenity if
- Your priority matches our designation for Zenity: best for SaaS and Microsoft agent estates.
- Vendor maturity, public documentation and backing weigh heavily in procurement: Zenity scores 8 to 5.
- Your agents also run in SaaS platforms, cloud workloads or apps you build: Zenity scores 9 to 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Neo or Zenity?
Neo scores higher overall on our weights (7.5 vs 7.4 out of 10). Neo scores higher on visibility, policy, footprint and identity and audit; Zenity scores higher on maturity and breadth. They tie on tool-call control. Scores are editorial assessments from public vendor material, reviewed September 2026.
Do Neo and Zenity publish prices?
No. Neither publishes list prices, so ask both for a quote.
Do Neo or Zenity replace EDR?
No. The tools in this guide add control over AI agent actions and work alongside EDR. Neo: Own endpoint sensor. Zenity: Agent hooks and MCP gateway; method not published.
Related
Sources
- neo.ai · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Neo platform · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Neo launch announcement (20 Jul 2026) · Reviewed Sep 2026
- zenity.io · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Zenity platform · Reviewed Sep 2026
- Zenity coding and personal agents · Reviewed Sep 2026