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DataSF vs Speakeasy

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DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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Speakeasy

Cybersecurity

AI control plane for governing enterprise agents, MCP servers, and skills

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only DataSF has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: DataSF covers Open Datasets, Speakeasy covers AI tool catalog.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DataSF and Speakeasy actually diverge.

Attributes where DataSF and Speakeasy differ
AttributeDataSFSpeakeasy
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebweb, api
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded2009Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

Only in Speakeasy

  • AI tool catalog
  • Per-agent identity
  • Role-based access control
  • Real-time policy enforcement
  • Audit logging
  • MDM and SSO integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot Speakeasy
  • Records Managementnot Speakeasy
  • Public Safetynot Speakeasy
  • Civic Engagementnot Speakeasy

Speakeasy

  • Governing AI agents at enterprise scalenot DataSF
  • Preventing shadow AI tool sprawlnot DataSF
  • Enforcing least-privilege access for agentsnot DataSF
  • Auditing AI tool call activity for compliancenot DataSF

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

Speakeasy

  • No self-serve pricing is published; every plan requires a sales conversation.
  • The product pivoted away from its original SDK-generation offering, so past documentation and customers built on that use case are no longer the focus.
  • Requires integration with an existing identity provider such as Okta or Entra ID to be useful, so it is not a standalone solution.
  • No published free tier or trial pricing was found.

Pricing, plan by plan

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

Speakeasy

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • AI tool catalog and visibility
    • Per-agent identity and access control

Which should you pick?

Choose DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Choose Speakeasy if

  • You need ai tool catalog.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want per-agent identity.
Speakeasy review

Questions people ask

Is DataSF or Speakeasy better?
Neither clearly leads. DataSF starts at Free and Speakeasy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DataSF or Speakeasy?
DataSF has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DataSF and On request for Speakeasy.
Does DataSF or Speakeasy run on more platforms?
DataSF runs on Web. Speakeasy runs on web, api.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Yes. DataSF has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Speakeasy starts at On request.
What is DataSF best used for?
DataSF is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Speakeasy is typically brought in for.
What can DataSF do that Speakeasy cannot?
DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog. Speakeasy covers AI tool catalog, Per-agent identity, Role-based access control, Real-time policy enforcement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Speakeasy: How much does Speakeasy cost?

Speakeasy offers an Enterprise tier with features including SaaS catalog integrations, custom server creation, code mode efficiency, and serverless hosting. No specific pricing is published; interested parties contact the company to discuss pricing.

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Speakeasy: What is included in Speakeasy's Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes SaaS catalog integrations, custom server creation, code mode efficiency, and serverless hosting. Customers contact Speakeasy to discuss their specific pricing for these features.

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