Google Gemini Enterprise is a strong managed AI platform — if you’re committed to Google Cloud. That “if” is the crux. Here’s an honest comparison with osFoundry for 2026. (dgm implements osFoundry as an independent partner; we’ll be fair to both.)
At a glance
| Google Gemini Enterprise | osFoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | GCP agent platform (ex-Vertex AI) | Cloud-neutral AI platform |
| Models | 200+ via Model Garden (GCP) | Model-agnostic, bring-your-own-key |
| Hosting | Google Cloud (locked) | Self-host any cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) |
| Pricing | GCP usage + editions | Usage-priced, no per-seat fees |
| Lock-in | Google Cloud ecosystem | Cloud-neutral, source-available |
As of 2026 — confirm with each vendor.
What each is
Google Gemini Enterprise — launched/rebranded April 2026, the “evolution of Vertex AI” — is Google Cloud’s managed agent and AI platform: no-code Agent Designer, Workspace integration, and Model Garden (200+ models). It’s powerful but cloud-locked to GCP.
osFoundry is a cloud-neutral platform: self-host in your own AWS, GCP or Azure, with bring-your-own-key model flexibility and usage pricing.
The key difference: cloud lock-in
Both are model-agnostic — Gemini via Model Garden, osFoundry via bring-your-own-key. The difference is the cloud: Gemini ties you to Google Cloud; osFoundry runs in any cloud or self-hosted. If cloud-neutrality and avoiding GCP dependency matter, that’s the deciding factor. (See how to avoid vendor lock-in.)
Data and residency
Gemini keeps data in your GCP project with Google’s controls and doesn’t train on customer data without permission. osFoundry publishes US/EU/JP regions (no UK region) and is self-hostable in your own UK/EU cloud — the most direct route for strict UK residency. (See data residency.)
Who each is best for
- Gemini Enterprise — organisations committed to Google Cloud and Workspace.
- osFoundry — businesses wanting cloud-neutrality, consolidation and data control without GCP lock-in.
They can be complementary if you use GCP for some workloads.
Which should a UK business choose?
Committed to Google Cloud? Gemini Enterprise is the natural fit. Want cloud-neutrality and to avoid ecosystem lock-in? osFoundry fits — and dgm can help you evaluate and implement.
dgm is an independent integration partner with zero integrations so far. To compare these for your situation, book a consultation with dgm. General information; verify current vendor pricing.