Nightfall is purpose-built for data loss prevention in AI environments. Aona is a full AI governance platform. Here is when each one is the right choice.
| Feature | Aona | Nightfall AI |
|---|---|---|
| AI-native DLP | ||
| Shadow AI discovery | ||
| Endpoint DLP | ||
| SaaS DLP (Slack, Drive etc.) | ||
| Employee coaching | ||
| Employee AI training | ||
| Real-time prompt interception | ||
| Compliance reporting | ||
| Free trial | ✓ (90 days) | ✗ |
| Deployment | Browser extension | API + agent |
| Agentic DLP (Nyx) |
| Use Case | Aona | Nightfall AI |
|---|---|---|
| Primary need is preventing data leakage in AI tools | Strong | Strong |
| Need DLP across endpoints and SaaS (not just AI tools) | Partial | Strong |
| Need employee coaching and behaviour change | Strong | Not available |
| Need AI training and upskilling for employees | Strong | Not available |
| Need compliance reporting for auditors and board | Strong | Partial |
| Need agentic / AI agent DLP | Not yet | Strong (Nyx) |
| Want a free trial before committing | 90 days | Not available |
Is Nightfall AI a full AI governance platform?
+Does Nightfall replace Aona?
+Can Nightfall and Aona work together?
+What is Nightfall Nyx?
+90-day free trial. No credit card. Runs alongside your existing tools.