DataProfiler
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Keep customer data in-house with privacy-focused tooling.
Open-source alternatives to OneTrust
Compare community-driven replacements for OneTrust in compliance automation & grc workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
OneTrust
OneTrust provides AI-assisted privacy automation, consent & preference management, data discovery, and tech risk & compliance to centralize and automate GRC programs.Read more
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- 5Alternatives
- 3Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 3Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to OneTrust.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing OneTrust.
PIICatcher
Fastest to get started
Why teams pick it
Environments where Docker or Python deployment is standard
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PIICatcher
Detect and tag PII across databases and data warehouses
Permissive licenseFast to deployIntegration-friendlyPython
Why teams choose it
- Regex‑based column name detection and NLP data sample analysis
- Incremental scanning with schema/table include‑exclude filters
- Plugin architecture for custom detectors (e.g., spaCy integration)
Watch for
Requires Python environment and familiarity with CLI/Docker
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Compliance audit of a data warehouse
Identify and catalog all PII locations to satisfy GDPR/CCPA requirements
DataProfiler
Instantly profile data and uncover hidden sensitive information
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstPython
Why teams choose it
- Auto‑detects and loads multiple file formats into a Pandas DataFrame
- Generates global and column‑level statistics with a single command
- Built‑in deep‑learning model for PII/NPI detection
Watch for
Full feature set requires heavy ML dependencies (e.g., TensorFlow)
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Rapid data audit of a CSV file
Produces a compact JSON report with schema, statistics, and identified PII entities.
Octopii
Detect leaked PII in images, PDFs, and web directories
Privacy-firstIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsPython
Why teams choose it
- Scans local files, S3 URLs, and Apache directory listings
- Combines OCR, regex lists, and NLP for comprehensive detection
- Command‑line interface with JSON output for easy automation
Watch for
Requires Tesseract OCR and spaCy language model setup
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Audit internal file shares for exposed driver’s licenses
Identifies hidden ID images and generates a report for remediation
Hawk Eye
Scan every data source for PII and secrets instantly
Active developmentPrivacy-firstFast to deployPython
Why teams choose it
- Scans 12+ sources including cloud storage, databases, and Slack
- Detects PII and secrets in documents, images, archives, and video via OCR
- CLI, Docker, and Python API with JSON output and debug mode
Watch for
Extra dependencies required for some databases (e.g., psycopg2-binary)
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Cloud storage compliance audit
Identify exposed PII in S3 and GCS buckets, generate a JSON report, and notify a Slack channel.
Presidio
Context‑aware, extensible SDK for detecting and redacting PII
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstPython
Why teams choose it
- Predefined and custom recognizers using NER, regex, rules, and checksum
- Pluggable pipeline that can integrate external detection models
- Supports text, image (including DICOM), and structured data de‑identification
Watch for
Requires configuration and tuning for optimal accuracy
Migration highlight
Automated data sanitization for analytics
Redacts personal identifiers from logs and datasets before they are ingested into analytics platforms.
Choosing a compliance automation & grc alternative
Teams replacing OneTrust in compliance automation & grc workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 3 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from OneTrust.