Competitor Comparison
Noxys vs Cyberhaven: AI Data Security Compared
Cyberhaven is a comprehensive AI and data security platform combining DSPM, DLP, and insider risk management. Noxys is a focused European AI Firewall purpose-built for shadow AI discovery, real-time PII detection, and EU AI Act compliance. Choose Cyberhaven for broad data security across all channels; choose Noxys for AI-specific governance with European sovereignty.
At-a-Glance Comparison
| Criteria | Noxys | Cyberhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | AI Firewall (governance + compliance) | AI & Data Security (DSPM + DLP + IRM) |
| Shadow AI Discovery | Yes, 15+ platforms | Yes (launched Spring 2025) |
| PII Detection in Prompts | Yes, < 10ms | Yes (Linea AI agents) |
| EU AI Act Compliance | Built-in (Art. 4, 9, 13, 14) | No dedicated module |
| Data Residency | 100% EU, zero US cloud | US-based (AWS) |
| Deployment | Minutes (browser extension) | Weeks (endpoint agent + cloud) |
| Pricing | Free tier, from 8 EUR/user/mo | Custom (typically $15-30/user) |
| Endpoint DLP | No | Yes (full endpoint coverage) |
| DSPM | No | Yes |
| Insider Risk | No | Yes |
| Best For | EU enterprises focused on AI governance | Large enterprises needing unified data security |
Shadow AI Discovery
Both platforms offer shadow AI discovery capabilities, but with different trajectories. Cyberhaven launched its AI Shadow Discovery module in Spring 2025, responding to growing market demand. Noxys has included this capability since day one, covering 15 or more AI platforms: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Mistral, Perplexity, and others.
The architectural difference matters. Noxys operates via a browser extension — no endpoint agent is required. Visibility is immediate from installation. Cyberhaven relies on an endpoint agent deployed across each machine, which involves a rollout phase that can take several weeks depending on fleet size.
Data Protection
Data protection is clearly Cyberhaven's strength. The platform tracks data lineage across endpoints, cloud, and SaaS applications — providing visibility into how sensitive data propagates through an organization. DSPM and insider risk management capabilities round out the picture for large enterprises.
Noxys focuses specifically on intercepting AI prompts in the browser. Rather than covering all data flows, Noxys goes deep on the AI vector: PII detection in under 10ms, prompt content classification, per-department or per-tool policies. If your priority is controlling what employees send to AI tools, Noxys covers that perimeter with greater granularity.
Noxys
- Browser prompt interception
- PII detection < 10ms
- Per-department, tool, and action policy
- Deep, AI-specific coverage
Cyberhaven
- Data lineage across endpoints and cloud
- Built-in DSPM
- Insider risk management
- Broad coverage across all channels
EU AI Act Compliance
This is Noxys's key differentiator. The platform natively integrates a compliance framework covering Articles 4 (AI literacy), 9 (risk management system), 13 (transparency), and 14 (human oversight) of the EU AI Act. Every interaction is logged in a structured audit trail. The policy engine is designed to document the governance decisions required by the regulation.
Cyberhaven has no dedicated EU AI Act compliance module. The platform generates audit logs and provides visibility into AI tool usage, which can support a compliance effort. However, there is no specific mapping of regulatory obligations, and no structured compliance report designed for auditors.
The EU AI Act entered into force in 2024. AI literacy obligations (Art. 4) have applied since February 2025. European companies deploying AI tools without formal governance face fines of up to 3% of global annual turnover.
European Sovereignty
Noxys is a French company (Noxys Security SAS), hosted 100% in Europe, with zero dependency on AWS, GCP, or Azure. Your employees' data — and specifically the content of their AI prompts — never leaves the European Union. For enterprises subject to GDPR and the EU AI Act, this is a direct compliance factor.
Cyberhaven is a US company headquartered in San Jose, California. Data is processed on AWS infrastructure in the United States. When an employee submits a prompt containing personal data through an AI platform monitored by Cyberhaven, that data transits through US servers. Even with a signed DPA, this third-country transfer requires an explicit legal basis under GDPR.
For European organizations handling health data, financial information, or personal data subject to GDPR, choosing a provider whose entire infrastructure is in Europe eliminates a whole class of legal risk.
Pricing and Deployment
Noxys offers a free plan for up to 10 users, a Starter plan at 8 EUR per user per month, and a Business plan at 15 EUR. Deployment happens via a browser extension in under 10 minutes, with no infrastructure changes, no endpoint agent, and no lengthy IT approval cycle.
Cyberhaven does not publish pricing. Rates are negotiated on a custom basis, with market estimates typically ranging from $15 to $30 per user per month for enterprises. Deployment requires installing an endpoint agent across the entire fleet, cloud configuration, and potentially a SIEM integration — a project that typically takes two to four weeks for a mid-sized organization.
Noxys
- Free: up to 10 users
- Starter: 8 EUR / user / mo
- Business: 15 EUR / user / mo
- Deployment: < 10 minutes
Cyberhaven
- Free tier: Not available
- Pricing: Custom (typically $15-30/user)
- Deployment: 2-4 weeks
Choose Noxys If...
- Your organization is European and must comply with the EU AI Act and GDPR with strictly EU data residency.
- You want immediate visibility into shadow AI in minutes, not a multi-week deployment project.
- Your primary security concern is what employees send to generative AI tools — not traditional data flows.
- You need a free tier to start and validate value before committing budget.
- Your CISO is specifically focused on GenAI risks and enterprise AI governance.
Choose Cyberhaven If...
- You need unified data security that goes well beyond AI: endpoint DLP, DSPM, and insider risk management.
- Your organization already has endpoint agent deployment infrastructure and can absorb a multi-week implementation cycle.
- AI governance is one priority among several in a broader data security strategy.
- You are a US-based or international organization without EU data residency requirements.
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FAQ
Can I use Noxys alongside Cyberhaven?
Yes, they are complementary. Cyberhaven covers broad data security: endpoints, DSPM, and insider risk. Noxys focuses specifically on AI governance: browser-level prompt interception, shadow AI discovery, and EU AI Act compliance. Deploying both gives you full coverage across traditional data flows and AI interactions.
Does Cyberhaven support EU AI Act compliance?
Not with a dedicated module. Cyberhaven generates audit logs and provides visibility into AI tool usage, which can contribute to a compliance effort. However, the platform does not include specific mapping to EU AI Act articles (Art. 4, 9, 13, 14), nor a policy engine designed for EU AI Act obligations. Noxys was purpose-built for these requirements.
How does deployment time compare?
Noxys deploys in under 10 minutes via a browser extension — no endpoint agent, no infrastructure changes. Cyberhaven requires deploying an endpoint agent across the entire fleet, cloud configuration, and SIEM integration, which typically takes 2 to 4 weeks for a mid-sized organization. If time-to-value matters, Noxys is significantly faster.