PrivateAI vs Tonic.ai: Which is the better choice?

Tonic.ai provides a one-stop-shop for the secure de-identification and synthesis of unstructured and structured data to support all of your AI/ML initiatives.

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Where Tonic.ai wins

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Supports structured and unstructured datasets —  providing a single, consistent solution for data de-identification

Versatility

Only supports unstructured data; forcing reliance on multiple platforms or tools for teams leveraging both data types

Superior model performance and self-service detection tuning through custom entities and configuration tools to ensure optimal results for unique requirements

Performance

Lacks built-in tools for customer-defined entities, limiting performance optimization to out-of-the-box defaults

An intuitive UI in combination with developer-grade access (REST API + Python SDK) unlocks access across different skill sets

Usability

Lacks dedicated UI and collaborative workflows; siloing teams and minimizing cross-functional access

Out-of-the-box support for SSO with Role-based Access Controls (RBAC) for secure workflows and tailored access based upon team requirements

Control

Limited provisioning and security integrations resulting in blindspots and potential vulnerabilities

Seamlessly convert de-identified artifacts into developer-friendly JSON code for high-volume implementation into downstream workflows

Scalability

Requires additional processing to integrate into downstream workflows, burning time and developer resources

Purpose-built to support a streamlined expert determination process with a trusted partnership for quick compliance certification

Compliance

No partnerships with external providers for expert determination or re-identification risk assessments

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Tonic.ai features that outperform PrivateAI

Tonic.ai features that outperform PrivateAI

Structured data support with a unified platform including Tonic Textual and Structural.

UI for non-technical teams that allows for sharing, collaboration, and no-code approachability.

Role-Based Access Controls to ensure a bespoke level of access across your organization.

SSO integrations available out-of-the-box to satisfy security requirements.

Easy integration into developer workflows with JSON outputs.

Streamlined expert determination through trusted partnership.

De-identification of audio files across multiple formats.

Facial recognition and de-identification.

Last updated August 2025. Comparison based on Private AI's full suite of services.
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