Shield Starter
Fast entry for controlled AI usage
Designed for teams getting started
- Shield Web controls
- Shield Control Basic — one admin console
- Standard policies: warn or block
- Approved AI-app controls and basic audit logs
Qadar AI Shield Pricing
AI governance pricing designed around outcomes, not seat counts.
Qadar scopes coverage to your actual AI workflows, then provides a commercial proposal aligned to the governance depth you need. No per-user spreadsheets. No generic tiers.
EU data residency available
Dedicated implementation support
No spreadsheet required to get started
Why this pricing model
Pay for governance outcomes, not dashboard access.
Qadar combines policy controls, runtime enforcement, and audit-ready logs in one layer — lower compliance exposure, faster board-ready reporting, and fewer engineering detours when teams scale AI usage.
- One suite
- Policy, audit, and enforcement across web, desktop, mobile, and governance in one control plane.
- Scoped entry
- Start with one workflow. Expand coverage as AI usage grows across the organisation.
- Quote-led
- Every proposal is mapped to your governance requirements — not a generic price list.
Plans
Start with one workflow, then scale across the company.
Every tier is scoped after technical discovery. No public prices — every proposal is built around your governance requirements.
Most selected
Shield Business
Cross-surface governance for active AI teams
Designed for teams scaling AI across the org
- Shield Web + Shield Desktop + Shield Mobile
- Shield Control Standard — group-based policies
- SSO / SCIM and basic MDM or MAM integration
- Reporting and audit trails across all surfaces
Shield Enterprise
Governance architecture for enterprise scale
Designed for complex governance requirements
- Shield Control Advanced with Control Gateway
- API, Agent, and MCP governance
- SIEM / SOAR / ITSM / GRC integrations
- Data residency, DLP packs, and forensic logs
We do not publish numeric pricing publicly. Every tier is scoped after technical discovery and governance review. See FAQ ↓
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See exactly what each tier covers.
| Feature | Starter | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery & Visibility | |||
| Shadow AI discovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI app inventory & usage reporting | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-surface usage analytics | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Policy & Enforcement | |||
| Prompt warn, justify, block actions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group-based and role-based policies | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| API, Agent & MCP governance | — | — | ✓ |
| DLP packs and exception workflows | — | — | ✓ |
| Surfaces | |||
| Shield Web (browser) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shield Desktop (macOS / Windows) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shield Mobile (iOS / Android) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shield Control Gateway | — | — | ✓ |
| Governance & Audit | |||
| Structured audit logs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO / SCIM provisioning | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIEM / SOAR / ITSM / GRC integrations | — | — | ✓ |
| Data residency controls | — | — | ✓ |
| Forensic log depth | — | — | ✓ |
| Support | |||
| Guided onboarding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated implementation lead | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLA-backed response times | — | — | ✓ |
Not sure which plan fits? Start scoping and we will map your AI workflows to the right coverage level.
What is included
Controls that security, engineering, and compliance can all defend.
Policy controls
Central policies for prompt handling, tool access, and sensitive data pathways.
Structured audit logs
Structured request logging with policy outcomes and timestamps for forensic clarity.
Integrations
Connects to your existing security and operations stack at Enterprise tier.
Support model
Dedicated onboarding with structured technical checkpoints for security and engineering leads.
Approval workflows
Human-in-the-loop gates for high-risk actions without blocking low-risk operations.
Deployment governance
Safe staging and promotion controls so policy changes never surprise production users.
Why teams choose Shield
Governance that earns trust across the org.
Security-first by design
Policy controls and enforcement run before data reaches the model. No retroactive inspection.
Fast time to governance
Initial rollout covers policy baselines, reporting, and user onboarding — scoped to your deployment timeline.
Manager-friendly operations
Designed so IT leads and department heads — not just CISOs — can run and audit AI governance.
EU data residency available
Enterprise and Regulated plans support jurisdiction-specific residency aligned to GDPR and sector requirements.
FAQ
Questions teams ask before selecting a plan
Where is my data stored?
By default, Qadar keeps request metadata and policy outcomes while avoiding raw prompt retention for sensitive traffic. Enterprise plans support EU data residency and controlled retention windows aligned to your compliance policy.
Is there a free trial?
Qadar does not run an open self-serve trial. We scope implementation around your workflows and governance requirements, then provide a proposal mapped to Starter, Business, Enterprise, or Regulated coverage.
How long does deployment take?
Deployment timelines are scoped during technical discovery. Initial rollout typically covers policy baselines, reporting access, and user onboarding — the pace is set by your team's governance requirements and rollout scope.
Do you offer annual contracts?
Yes. Business, Enterprise, and Regulated plans support annual agreements, with scope and support commitments defined up front in the commercial proposal.
What happens as usage grows?
We notify your team when your deployment scope is expanding and work with you to move to the next plan band or a custom volume package based on your governance requirements.
Ready to scope your deployment?
Book a scoping call and get a deployment plan in one session.
We map your critical AI workflows, define policy boundaries, and outline a deployment plan — scoped to your team's governance requirements before any contract is signed.