Why Organizations Look for Acuvity Alternatives
Deployment Approach
Organizations want a deployment model that fits their existing infrastructure. PolicyGuard deploys as a lightweight browser extension via GPO or MDM, requiring no network-level changes or proxy configurations.
Policy Source
Human-curated policies written by compliance professionals offer defensibility that auto-generated policies cannot. Organizations want to know exactly what their employees are agreeing to.
Feature Emphasis
Some organizations prioritize built-in training and comprehension verification over advanced behavioral analytics. The right choice depends on where your governance gaps are.
Implementation Complexity
Teams with limited IT resources need solutions that can be operational in days, not weeks. The simpler the deployment, the faster you close the enforcement gap.
PolicyGuard vs Acuvity
| Capability | PolicyGuard | Acuvity |
|---|---|---|
| Policy enforcement | ||
| Policy templates | 28+ human-written by compliance professionals | Varies |
| Point-of-use enforcement | ||
| Training modules | ||
| Behavioral analytics | Basic | Advanced |
| Multi-platform correlation | ||
| Audit trail | ||
| One-click reports | ||
| Zero AI Inside policies | Human-written only | Varies |
What Sets These Platforms Apart
Human-Written Policies
PolicyGuard follows a “Zero AI Inside” philosophy for policy content. Every policy template is written by compliance professionals, not generated by AI. This matters because AI-generated policies can contain errors, hallucinations, or legally questionable language. When regulators or auditors ask about your policy origins, human-authored content provides a defensible foundation.
Built-In Training
PolicyGuard includes training modules with quizzes that verify employee comprehension, not just acknowledgment. Employees must demonstrate they understand the policy before gaining access to AI tools. Every training completion and quiz result is tracked as part of the audit trail, giving compliance teams evidence that employees were educated, not just notified.
Deployment Simplicity
PolicyGuard deploys as a browser extension distributed via GPO or MDM. There are no network proxies to configure, no agents to install on endpoints, and no complex integrations required. Most organizations are operational within days, not weeks or months.
Philosophy
PolicyGuard is built around a single conviction: the enforcement gap is the central problem in AI governance today. Most organizations have policies but cannot prove they are followed. Everything in PolicyGuard — from policy templates to training modules to the browser extension — exists to close that gap and produce the audit trail that proves compliance.
Who Should Choose PolicyGuard
- Organizations that need human-written, compliance-professional-authored policies they can defend to regulators
- Teams that want built-in training modules with quiz-based comprehension verification
- Companies looking for a lightweight browser extension deployment without network-level changes
- Organizations that prioritize closing the policy enforcement gap over advanced behavioral analytics
Who Should Choose Acuvity
- Organizations that need advanced behavioral analytics and multi-platform correlation
- Teams with existing infrastructure that supports network-level integration
- Companies where deep usage pattern analysis is a higher priority than built-in training
Making the Decision
When evaluating PolicyGuard and Acuvity, consider these factors:
- Policy philosophy: Do you want human-written policies with a defensible audit trail, or are you comfortable with varied policy sources?
- Training needs: Does your compliance framework require verified employee comprehension, or is acknowledgment sufficient?
- Analytics depth: Do you need advanced behavioral analytics and multi-platform correlation, or is policy enforcement and audit trailing your priority?
- Deployment fit: Does a browser extension model work for your IT environment, or do you need network-level integration?
We recommend evaluating both platforms against your specific governance requirements. Both solve real problems — the question is which problems matter most to your organization today.
Frequently Asked Questions
PolicyGuard focuses on human-written policy enforcement with built-in training modules and a simple browser extension deployment. Acuvity emphasizes behavioral analytics and multi-platform correlation. PolicyGuard follows a "Zero AI Inside" philosophy for policy content, meaning all policies are written by compliance professionals rather than generated by AI.
Yes. PolicyGuard can be deployed alongside or as a replacement for existing solutions. The browser extension deployment model means you can be operational in days. Your existing policy documents can inform the configuration of PolicyGuard's human-written templates to maintain continuity.
PolicyGuard offers transparent per-seat pricing starting at $59/month for small teams. We recommend contacting both vendors for detailed pricing based on your organization's size and requirements, as pricing can vary based on features and deployment scope.