Wardstone vs Lakera Guard
AI security platform focused on prompt injection detection
About Lakera Guard
Lakera Guard is an AI security platform that provides prompt injection detection and content moderation for LLM applications. It offers real-time protection through an API-first approach with enterprise-focused features. Acquired by Check Point in September 2025.
Feature Comparison
Key Differences
Why Choose Wardstone
- Lower latency: sub-30ms vs ~50ms P95
- Transparent pricing with generous free tier
- Unified API for all detection categories
- No enterprise sales process required
Lakera Pros
- Established player with enterprise customers
- Good documentation and API support
- SOC 2 Type I certified
- Supports 100+ languages
Lakera Cons
- Slower than Wardstone (~50ms vs sub-30ms)
- Enterprise pricing not transparent
Migration Guide
Switching from Lakera Guard to Wardstone? Follow these steps for a smooth transition.
Install Wardstone SDK
Replace the Lakera SDK with Wardstone. Both use similar API patterns for easy migration.
Update API endpoint
Change from Lakera's /v1/guard endpoint to Wardstone's /api/detect endpoint.
Map response fields
Lakera returns results[0].flagged; Wardstone uses top-level flagged. Map prompt_injection to prompt_attack, pii to data_leakage.
Test with your data
Run your existing test prompts through Wardstone to verify detection behavior matches or exceeds Lakera.
The Verdict
Wardstone offers lower latency (sub-30ms vs ~50ms) at a competitive price point. Lakera is a good choice for enterprises already in their ecosystem, but Wardstone provides comprehensive protection for most use cases.
Lakera is best for:
Enterprise teams already using Lakera's ecosystem or requiring SOC 2 certification
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