When AI must run on open infrastructure you control. Compare independent AI consulting against Palantir's AIP and Foundry ecosystem.
| Aspect | Hyperion | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Core Positioning | Custom AI builder, vendor-agnostic, EU-native | AIP platform for ontology-driven AI on Palantir Foundry |
| Platform Independence | Open architecture; no platform required | All AI runs through Palantir Foundry ontology layer |
| EU AI Act | Technical conformity assessments built into delivery | Platform-level compliance features; client responsible for use-case conformity |
| Aspect | Hyperion | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| AI Depth | Custom ML, LLM fine-tuning, Physical AI | Forward-Deployed Engineers trained on Palantir stack |
| Data Sovereignty | Deploy on your infrastructure, any cloud or on-prem | Foundry cloud dependency; government cloud for classified use |
| Physical AI | Robotics and edge AI as core competency | Defence and intelligence systems focus; commercial physical AI limited |
| Aspect | Hyperion | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Investment | €150-400K custom build | €1M+ AIP commercial licence + deployment |
| Ongoing Platform Cost | No perpetual licence; maintain your own stack | Annual Foundry licence is significant ongoing cost |
| Exit Strategy | Open-source stack; full IP and code ownership | Ontology and pipelines are deeply Foundry-dependent |
Palantir excels at complex data integration and defence AI. Hyperion builds AI on open infrastructure — no Foundry dependency, full EU data sovereignty, Physical AI capability.
Book a 30-minute call. I will give you an honest assessment of whether Hyperion is the right fit — and if not, I will tell you who is.