Integration comparison
Teleon Gateway vs framework SDK vs Sidecar
Gateway is fastest for model-boundary enforcement, the framework SDK provides the richest in-process evidence, and Sidecar adds independent out-of-process enforcement. Teams can combine them.
Written and reviewed by Teleon · Updated 23 September 2026
| Path | Best for | Sees | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway | Fast inline controls | Prompts, responses, requested tools, provider usage | Not in-process execution, memory, or handoffs |
| Framework SDK | Deep provenance | Executed tools, memory, handoffs, retries | Observation alone is not independent enforcement |
| Sidecar | Independent enforcement | SDK evidence, policies, classifier results | Requires SDK telemetry and adjacent deployment |
Which should a team choose?
Choose Gateway for rapid model-boundary control, the SDK for detailed execution evidence, and Sidecar when decisions must run outside the application. High-impact deployments may combine all three.
Evidence limitation
A score, badge, or compliance bundle must never imply evidence that the selected integration cannot observe.
Use the deployment guide or read the technical documentation.