Overview
Pylar and FileShot are two very different products that address distinct needs in the data and security landscape. Pylar focuses on safely connecting AI agents to your data stack, providing a governance layer between agents and databases. FileShot, on the other hand, is a private file hosting and sharing platform that encrypts files in the browser before upload, ensuring zero-knowledge privacy.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Pylar | FileShot |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Connecting AI agents to data stacks securely | Private, encrypted file hosting and sharing |
| Encryption | View-level governance and credential isolation | AES-256-GCM encryption in browser before upload |
| Zero-Knowledge | Agents never see raw tables or secrets | Server only receives ciphertext, cannot decrypt |
| Data Access Control | SQL views define exactly what agents can see | Password protection, expiry, burn-after-read |
| Integration | MCP tools for LangGraph, Claude, Cursor, n8n, etc. | WebRTC P2P, API access (Creator plan) |
| Observability | Full logs, success rates, latency, cost per call | Download notifications, analytics (Pro+) |
| Storage | Not applicable (data remains in source) | Unlimited storage (free 50 GB cap) |
| File Size Limit | Not applicable | 10 GB free, 100 GB Pro, 300 GB Creator |
| Account Required | Yes (team setup) | No (free tier works without account) |
| Target Audience | Engineering teams building AI agents | Individuals and teams needing secure file sharing |
Pricing
Pylar: Pylar does not publicly list pricing. It is likely custom enterprise pricing based on data volume, number of agents, and support level. Teams should contact sales for a quote.
FileShot: FileShot offers a generous free tier with 50 GB storage and 10 GB per-file limit. Paid plans start at $3.50/month (Pro) with unlimited storage and 100 GB per-file limit. Creator plan at $8.40/month adds API access and webhooks. Enterprise plan at $13.30/month includes HIPAA compliance and audit logging. All plans include zero-knowledge encryption.
Pros and Cons
Pylar
Pros:
- Secure, governed AI agent access to databases
- View-level control prevents raw table exposure
- One MCP server URL works with multiple agent builders
- Full observability and logging for compliance
- No backend engineering needed to create tools
Cons:
- No public pricing; likely expensive for small teams
- Requires SQL knowledge to define views
- Limited to data access use case only
FileShot
Pros:
- True zero-knowledge encryption (server cannot read files)
- Free tier with unlimited storage (50 GB cap)
- No account required for basic sharing
- P2P mode for direct device-to-device transfer
- Expiry and burn-after-read for sensitive files
Cons:
- Not designed for AI agent integration
- No built-in data governance or observability
- File size limits on free tier (10 GB)
Verdict
Pylar and FileShot serve entirely different purposes. Pylar is the right choice for engineering teams that need to securely connect AI agents to their databases with fine-grained access control, observability, and compliance. FileShot is ideal for individuals and teams who need private, encrypted file sharing with zero-knowledge guarantees, especially for sensitive documents or large files. Choose based on your primary need: AI data governance (Pylar) or secure file transfer (FileShot).
FileShot
Pylar