--- title: "tma1 vs fast-llm-security-guardrails" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/tma1-ai-tma1-vs-zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails" tools: ["tma1-ai-tma1", "zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails"] --- # tma1 vs fast-llm-security-guardrails *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick tma1 if tMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP; pick fast-llm-security-guardrails if fast-llm-security-guardrails, also known as ZenGuard, is designed for the rapid deployment of security measures into AI agent systems to ensure they operate within defined trust constraints. [tma1](https://tma1.ai/) reports 117 GitHub stars, 14 forks, and 5 open issues, last pushed Sep 10, 2026. [fast-llm-security-guardrails](https://zenguard.ai/) has 155 stars, 21 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Feb 3, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [tma1's repository](https://github.com/tma1-ai/tma1) and [fast-llm-security-guardrails's repository](https://github.com/ZenGuard-AI/fast-llm-security-guardrails). | | [tma1](/tools/tma1-ai-tma1.md) | [fast-llm-security-guardrails](/tools/zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Local-first observability for AI agents with LLM call tracking | The fastest Trust Layer for AI Agents | | Stars | 117 | 155 | | Forks | 14 | 21 | | Open issues | 5 | 0 | | Language | Go | Python | | Adopt for | TMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP. | fast-llm-security-guardrails, also known as ZenGuard, is designed for the rapid deployment of security measures into AI agent systems to ensure they operate within defined trust constraints. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | TMA1 is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad usage with attribution. | MIT | | Categories | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [tma1](/tools/tma1-ai-tma1.md) | [fast-llm-security-guardrails](/tools/zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 0d | 222d | | Open issues (now) | 5 | 0 | | Stars delta | +2 (30d) | +1 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -10 (30d) | 0 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/tma1-ai-tma1/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: tma1 - **Pricing:** freemium - Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license. - **Requirements:** TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows. - **Adopt for:** TMA1 is specialized in local-first observability by tracking every LLM call and routing this information to the next agent turn via hooks and MCP. - **License detail:** TMA1 is available under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for broad usage with attribution. ## Decision facts: fast-llm-security-guardrails - **Adopt for:** fast-llm-security-guardrails, also known as ZenGuard, is designed for the rapid deployment of security measures into AI agent systems to ensure they operate within defined trust constraints. ## Choose when ### Choose tma1 if… - tma1 is primarily Go; fast-llm-security-guardrails is Python. - License: tma1 is Apache-2.0, fast-llm-security-guardrails is MIT. - Pricing: Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license.. - Requirements: TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows.. - Tags unique to tma1: agent-observability, claude-code, codex, greptimedb. - Use TMA1 if you are operating self-hosted AI agents and require detailed observability over LLM calls that can be routed into subsequent turns for further action. ### Choose fast-llm-security-guardrails if… - fast-llm-security-guardrails is primarily Python; tma1 is Go. - License: fast-llm-security-guardrails is MIT, tma1 is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to fast-llm-security-guardrails: agentic-ai, ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-runtime. - Fast integration of privacy and security guardrails in environments where real-time evaluation and observability are critical. ## When NOT to use tma1 - Avoid TMA1 if you prefer cloud-based solutions or require real-time collaboration features that it does not inherently support due to its self-hosted nature. - Do not use TMA1 in environments sensitive to open ports, since it runs a local server and dashboard accessible at default localhost settings which may not suit all security policies. ## When NOT to use fast-llm-security-guardrails - If your project requires a more customizable solution than what fast-llm-security-guardrails offers in its out-of-the-box configurations. - For teams that operate without established runtime environments like LangChain or LlamaIndex, as this may necessitate significant adaptation of ZenGuard. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between tma1 and fast-llm-security-guardrails? tma1: Local-first observability for AI agents with LLM call tracking. fast-llm-security-guardrails: The fastest Trust Layer for AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose tma1 over fast-llm-security-guardrails? Choose tma1 over fast-llm-security-guardrails when tma1 is primarily Go; fast-llm-security-guardrails is Python; License: tma1 is Apache-2.0, fast-llm-security-guardrails is MIT; Pricing: Free open-source tool with no initial cost to use or modify according to its Apache-2.0 license.; Requirements: TMA1 requires an installation script that auto-configures and sets up GreptimeDB.; Operational requirements are platform-independent, as it supports macOS/Linux install scripts and a PowerShell one for Windows.; Tags unique to tma1: agent-observability, claude-code, codex, greptimedb; Use TMA1 if you are operating self-hosted AI agents and require detailed observability over LLM calls that can be routed into subsequent turns for further action. ### When should I choose fast-llm-security-guardrails over tma1? Choose fast-llm-security-guardrails over tma1 when fast-llm-security-guardrails is primarily Python; tma1 is Go; License: fast-llm-security-guardrails is MIT, tma1 is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to fast-llm-security-guardrails: agentic-ai, ai-agent, ai-agents, ai-runtime; Fast integration of privacy and security guardrails in environments where real-time evaluation and observability are critical. ### When should I avoid tma1? Avoid TMA1 if you prefer cloud-based solutions or require real-time collaboration features that it does not inherently support due to its self-hosted nature. Do not use TMA1 in environments sensitive to open ports, since it runs a local server and dashboard accessible at default localhost settings which may not suit all security policies. ### When should I avoid fast-llm-security-guardrails? If your project requires a more customizable solution than what fast-llm-security-guardrails offers in its out-of-the-box configurations. For teams that operate without established runtime environments like LangChain or LlamaIndex, as this may necessitate significant adaptation of ZenGuard. ### Is tma1 or fast-llm-security-guardrails more popular on GitHub? fast-llm-security-guardrails has more GitHub stars (155 vs 117). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are tma1 and fast-llm-security-guardrails open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (tma1: Apache-2.0, fast-llm-security-guardrails: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to tma1 or fast-llm-security-guardrails? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [tma1 alternatives](/tools/tma1-ai-tma1/alternatives) and [fast-llm-security-guardrails alternatives](/tools/zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails/alternatives) ([tma1 markdown twin](/tools/tma1-ai-tma1/alternatives.md), [fast-llm-security-guardrails markdown twin](/tools/zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/tma1-ai-tma1-vs-zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, tma1 or fast-llm-security-guardrails? tma1: Very active. fast-llm-security-guardrails: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for tma1 and fast-llm-security-guardrails? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [tma1 trust report](/tools/tma1-ai-tma1/trust); [fast-llm-security-guardrails trust report](/tools/zenguard-ai-fast-llm-security-guardrails/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=tma1-ai-tma1`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=tma1-ai-tma1) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_