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Best AI governance tools in 2026

AI governance tools help people organize, oversee and document AI use. This list is for readers comparing software for governance work on a budget.

  1. 1

    CognitiveView

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose CognitiveView if your team needs AI inventory, risk assessment, framework mapping, and governance workflows in one platform.

    7.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  2. 2

    ComplyLayer

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    ComplyLayer combines AI inventory, risk classification, document generation, and stakeholder access.

    7.6 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Trusys AI

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Trusys AI brings agent evaluation, security testing, monitoring and enforcement into one platform, with cloud and self-hosted deployment options.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $69/user/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    Openlayer Guardrails

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Openlayer Guardrails combines live policy enforcement with decision records and several deployment choices. Basic has substantial project, log, and retention limits; Enterprise pricing is custom.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Prufer

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    VerifyWise

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    VerifyWise brings AI inventory, risk, compliance, evaluation, and evidence features into one governance platform.

    7.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    Verisum

    Free plan APIWeb

    Verisum groups AI governance, monitoring, and evidence tools into a single web and API service, with plans for different organizational needs.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from £129/mo Visit site
  8. 8

    AI Verify

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    AI Verify combines technical testing with process checks and reporting for traditional AI systems.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    AIGovernr

    Free plan Web

    AIGovernr brings AI-system records, governance planning, and evidence workflows into one cloud workspace.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Fairly AI

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Fairly AI focuses on governance controls, model monitoring, reporting and collaboration.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Govern365

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Govern365 brings AI inventory, risk assessment, compliance tracking, and audit evidence into one service.

    6.2 From $239/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SAS/STAT

    Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    SAS/STAT brings a broad set of statistical procedures and graphics together, with options for missing data and high-performance analysis.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AISigil

    Free trial APIWeb

    AISigil provides an AI inventory, framework libraries, evidence trails, reporting, and API access for compliance workflows.

    6.0 From €999/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Saidot

    Free trial APIWeb

    Saidot combines AI asset inventory, risk and control management, and governance automation.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Collibra

    Paid APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1

    Collibra brings cataloging, governance, quality monitoring and AI oversight into one product stack, with a self-hosted version available. Prospective buyers will need to request pricing and a demo.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Modulos

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Modulos if your organization needs AI inventory, risk management, framework mapping, and ongoing runtime checks in one governance workflow.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Riskonnect

    by Riskonnect
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Riskonnect covers multiple risk and compliance workflows within a configurable enterprise platform. Buyers will need to request pricing and consider the project-specific implementation options.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    trail

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    trail combines AI inventory, risk management, compliance workflows, and controlled automation for organizational governance.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Holistic AI Governance Platform

    Paid APIWeb

    Holistic AI Governance Platform combines AI discovery, risk testing, and policy workflows, with integrations and named governance frameworks.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AI Governance by Decube

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    AI Governance by Decube combines AI inventory, risk scoring, policy controls, lineage, and audit evidence.

    5.7 From $175/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    AIGIS

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    AIGIS combines AI inventory, regulatory mapping, testing, evidence, reporting, and access controls for regulated deployments.

    5.7 Visit site
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    Kanawai AI

    Free trial Web

    Kanawai AI combines AI inventory, cost attribution, and policy enforcement for organization-wide oversight.

    5.7 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    SAS Visual Statistics

    Free trial Self-hostedWeb

    SAS Visual Statistics combines interactive modeling, collaboration, broad imports, and multiple programming interfaces.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Yields

    Paid APIWeb

    Yields covers both model risk management and AI governance, with inventories, assessments, workflows, and monitoring. Organizations considering it will need to request pricing and a demo.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Enzai

    Paid APIWeb

    Enzai brings AI inventory, governance workflows, agent controls, and framework mapping into one cloud platform.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial terms and paid pricing, including offers priced on request. Check whether a web, API, self-hosted, macOS, iOS or Android setup fits your work. If code access matters, review the open-source licence before choosing.

Questions

Do AI governance tools have free plans?

Yes. Free plans appear alongside paid plans and pricing-on-request offers. Review the stated limits before relying on a free plan.

Which tools list a 14-day trial?

ComplyLayer and Prufer list 14-day trials. Saidot lists a free trial without stating its length.

Is there a tool with a free pricing model?

AI Verify is listed with a free pricing model and a free plan.

Can I self-host an AI governance tool?

Yes. GovernXis and Modulos list self-hosted, API and web platforms.

What should I check before using open-source code?

Check whether the tool is open source and read its licence. Confirm that the licence allows your intended use and changes.

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