Self-hosted open-source library vs. hosted GDPR-compliant proxy. What fits your team?
View ComparisonPresidio is an excellent open-source library - but you have to host, configure, and maintain it yourself. PrivacyProxy uses Presidio under the hood and offers it as a ready-to-use service.
PrivacyProxy uses Presidio under the hood - together with spaCy and GLiNER for maximum detection. We offer the same technology as a hosted, pre-configured service.
Presidio is the "build" option - flexible, free, but effort for setup, hosting, and maintenance. PrivacyProxy is the "buy" option - we use Presidio + spaCy + GLiNER and deliver it as a ready-to-use, EU-hosted service.
Open-source PII detection library from Microsoft. Python-based, uses spaCy for NER. You install, configure, and host everything yourself. Free but requires infrastructure and maintenance.
github.com/microsoft/presidioHosted proxy service combining Presidio + spaCy + GLiNER. 420+ pre-configured patterns for EU-27. Just change the base_url - done.
privacyproxy.dev| Feature | Presidio | PrivacyProxy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Python Library | Hosted Service |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (your infra) | Germany (Managed) |
| Setup | pip install + configuration + deployment | Just change base_url |
| PII Patterns | Standard set (extensible) | 420+ pre-configured (EU-27) |
| Languages | English (others via spaCy) | 22 languages (EU-27) |
| Cost | Free + infrastructure | €29-99/mo (all-inclusive) |
| Maintenance | You (updates, scaling) | Us (managed) |
| LLM Integration | Manual (your own code) | Drop-in proxy (OpenAI-compatible) |
We use Presidio + spaCy + GLiNER and host it for you in Germany. From €29/mo.
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