Overview
Basedash Audit Logs and DepthData are two distinct products that address different aspects of data governance and AI management. Basedash Audit Logs is a native feature of the Basedash BI platform, providing a comprehensive record of all user and AI activity within the platform. DepthData, on the other hand, is a standalone tool that aggregates usage and spend data from multiple AI tools into a single, auditable dashboard.
Basedash Audit Logs focuses on security and compliance for BI operations, capturing every sign-in, query, and configuration change. It is designed for security reviews and enterprise rollouts, with features like SIEM export and API access. DepthData focuses on financial accountability for AI tool spend, helping finance teams understand what they are paying for and whether it is worth it. It connects to various AI vendor consoles via read-only APIs and labels every figure with its verification method.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basedash Audit Logs | DepthData |
|---|---|---|
| Core Purpose | Native audit logging for BI platform | Cross-tool AI spend and adoption tracking |
| Data Coverage | All Basedash activities (access, queries, config) | Usage and spend across multiple AI tools |
| AI Activity Tracking | Logs every AI query with question, SQL, and user | Does not read prompts; focuses on usage metrics |
| Data Verification | Not explicitly labeled | Every figure labeled as Measured, Derived, or Modelled |
| SIEM/API Integration | SIEM streaming, on-demand export, API access | Read-only vendor APIs; no SIEM streaming mentioned |
| Retention Policy | Configurable retention | Not specified |
| Target User | Security, IT, compliance teams | Finance, procurement, IT leaders |
| Deployment | Native to Basedash Enterprise | Standalone product |
Pricing
Basedash Audit Logs are included in the Enterprise plan, with custom pricing based on user count and data volume. DepthData pricing is not publicly disclosed; as a new product, it likely offers custom quotes based on the number of AI tools connected and seats tracked.
Pros and Cons
Basedash Audit Logs
Pros:
- Native integration with Basedash, no extra setup
- Comprehensive logging of all BI activities, including AI queries
- Built for security reviews with SIEM export and API access
- Configurable retention to meet compliance needs
Cons:
- Only covers Basedash, not other BI tools or AI platforms
- Requires Enterprise plan, potentially costly for small teams
- No explicit data verification labels; assumes log accuracy
DepthData
Pros:
- Aggregates data from multiple AI tools into one view
- Every figure is labeled with verification method, increasing trust
- Does not read prompts, addressing privacy concerns
- Published connector matrix shows what each vendor exposes
Cons:
- No customers yet, so real-world reliability unproven
- Limited to what vendor APIs expose; some tools have gaps
- No native integration with BI platforms like Basedash
- Pricing unclear, may be expensive for small companies
Verdict
Choose Basedash Audit Logs if your priority is a deep, native audit trail for a BI platform, especially for security and compliance within Basedash. Choose DepthData if you need a cross-tool, finance-friendly view of AI spend and adoption across multiple vendors, with a strong emphasis on data verification and privacy.