AI That Actually Governs
Breeze ships with a 4-tier risk engine that classifies every AI action before execution. Low-risk tasks run automatically. High-risk actions require human approval. No bolt-on, no extra license.
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How Breeze Compares
See how an AI-governed, open-source RMM stacks up against traditional platforms.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Breeze differs from traditional RMM platforms across the categories that matter most.
| Category | Breeze | Traditional RMM |
|---|---|---|
| AI Governance | Built-in 4-tier risk engine | None or third-party bolt-on |
| Pricing Model | Free self-hosted, no per-device fees | Per-device, per-technician, add-on fees |
| Modules Included | 44 modules, zero add-ons | Base + paid add-ons |
| Source Code | Open source, AGPL-3.0 | Proprietary, closed |
| Platform Coverage | Windows, macOS, Linux | Varies, often Windows-first |
| Deployment | Self-hosted or Cloud | Cloud-only or legacy on-prem |
| Compliance | CIS Controls built-in, 13 of 18 automatic | Manual or add-on |
| Community | Open GitHub, Discord, transparent roadmap | Closed development |
AI Governance
Breeze
Built-in 4-tier risk engine
Traditional RMM
None or third-party bolt-on
Pricing Model
Breeze
Free self-hosted, no per-device fees
Traditional RMM
Per-device, per-technician, add-on fees
Modules Included
Breeze
44 modules, zero add-ons
Traditional RMM
Base + paid add-ons
Source Code
Breeze
Open source, AGPL-3.0
Traditional RMM
Proprietary, closed
Platform Coverage
Breeze
Windows, macOS, Linux
Traditional RMM
Varies, often Windows-first
Deployment
Breeze
Self-hosted or Cloud
Traditional RMM
Cloud-only or legacy on-prem
Compliance
Breeze
CIS Controls built-in, 13 of 18 automatic
Traditional RMM
Manual or add-on
Community
Breeze
Open GitHub, Discord, transparent roadmap
Traditional RMM
Closed development
Key Advantages
The differences that matter most when evaluating your next RMM platform.
Zero Add-On Pricing
44 modules are included from day one. No per-device fees, no per-technician surcharges, no surprise invoices when you enable patch management or remote access.
Open Source Transparency
Every line of Breeze is inspectable under AGPL-3.0. Audit the security model, verify compliance controls, and contribute back. No vendor lock-in, no black boxes.
Compliance Without the Manual Work
13 of 18 CIS Controls are mapped and automated out of the box. Configuration policies, audit logging, and security posture scoring are built into the platform, not sold as extras.
BYOK vs LanternOps Brain
Already sold on Breeze? Here's how the two AI brain modes compare.
| Capability | BYOK Free | LanternOps Brain Managed |
|---|---|---|
| Runs Where | Your infrastructure (local) | LanternOps cloud (managed) |
| API Key | Your own Anthropic key | Included with subscription |
| Memory | None between events | Persistent per-tenant memory |
| Cross-Tenant Intelligence | Not available | Anonymized pattern matching |
| Playbooks | Not available | Automated multi-step workflows |
| Compliance | Manual | Automated evidence generation |
| Agent Architecture | Single-agent reactive | Multi-agent orchestration |
| Proactive Analysis | Event-triggered only | Background scanning and prediction |
| Risk Engine | 4-tier, locally enforced | 4-tier local + cloud pre-validation |
| Cost | Your Anthropic API usage | Subscription (coming soon) |
Runs Where
BYOK (Free)
Your infrastructure (local)
LanternOps Brain
LanternOps cloud (managed)
API Key
BYOK (Free)
Your own Anthropic key
LanternOps Brain
Included with subscription
Memory
BYOK (Free)
None between events
LanternOps Brain
Persistent per-tenant memory
Cross-Tenant Intelligence
BYOK (Free)
Not available
LanternOps Brain
Anonymized pattern matching
Playbooks
BYOK (Free)
Not available
LanternOps Brain
Automated multi-step workflows
Compliance
BYOK (Free)
Manual
LanternOps Brain
Automated evidence generation
Agent Architecture
BYOK (Free)
Single-agent reactive
LanternOps Brain
Multi-agent orchestration
Proactive Analysis
BYOK (Free)
Event-triggered only
LanternOps Brain
Background scanning and prediction
Risk Engine
BYOK (Free)
4-tier, locally enforced
LanternOps Brain
4-tier local + cloud pre-validation
Cost
BYOK (Free)
Your Anthropic API usage
LanternOps Brain
Subscription (coming soon)
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