FI Tech vs Protex AI
FI Tech vs Protex AI: a Saudi multi-vertical vision platform vs. a Dublin/Boston warehouse-safety specialist
TL;DR. FI Tech is a Riyadh-based vision platform covering construction, energy, smart-city, and industrial use cases across the GCC. Protex AI is an Ireland and US-headquartered safety platform purpose-built for warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. Pick FI Tech for KSA mega-project breadth; pick Protex for plug-and-play warehouse-safety pilots in EU/US-managed sites.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dimension | FI Tech | Protex AI |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Dublin, Ireland + Boston, USA |
| Target market | KSA + GCC: construction, energy, smart cities, ports | Global warehousing, logistics, manufacturing |
| Primary product | Vision-AI platform with 50+ models | Plug-and-play vision processing box on existing CCTV |
| Deployment | Cloud, on-prem, hybrid; KSA residency | On-premise vision box |
| Pricing transparency | Starter 1,500 SAR/month, Enterprise quote | Contact sales |
| Regions served | KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman | Europe, North America (per public site) |
| Integrations | ONVIF/RTSP, DJI SDK, Procore, Autodesk, SAP | Existing CCTV via plug-and-play hardware |
| Languages | Arabic + English (RTL) | English (no Arabic listed publicly) |
| Certifications | PDPL, Vision 2030, SDAIA Ethics | Not publicly listed on home page |
Source: Protex AI public website (https://protex.ai) and Crunchbase, accessed May 2026.
Where FI Tech wins
- Saudi data residency is a hard procurement requirement for KSA logistics zones (King Salman International Airport, SAR rail, Modon parks); FI Tech meets it natively.
- Arabic RTL UI and Arabic incident reports for warehouse supervisors in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
- Broader use-case coverage beyond warehouse safety: drone progress, BIM compare, smart-city, energy assets — one vendor consolidation.
- Vision 2030 and SDAIA Ethics alignment streamlines onboarding with government-backed KSA programs.
Where Protex AI wins
- Plug-and-play vision processing box minimises change to existing CCTV — friction-free pilot for warehouse operators.
- Deep warehouse-safety expertise with named global logistics references demonstrated on the Protex public site.
- EU + US dual-headquarters footprint provides timezone coverage and procurement familiarity in Western markets.
When to pick which
Pick FI Tech if you are running KSA / GCC operations with mixed verticals (construction, energy, smart-city, logistics) and need Arabic UI plus Saudi data residency. Pick Protex AI if you operate global warehouses with a unified EU/US safety program and want plug-and-play hardware on existing CCTV. For Saudi 3PL operators serving global brands, FI Tech localises and Protex globalises — pilot both before deciding.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FI Tech a Protex AI alternative for KSA?
- Yes. FI Tech offers Saudi data residency, Arabic UI, and broader vision use cases beyond warehouse safety. Protex AI does not publicly advertise a Saudi presence as of May 2026.
- Does Protex AI work with Saudi-supplied CCTV?
- Protex AI advertises plug-and-play onto existing CCTV via its hardware box. Procurement teams should confirm compatibility with KSA-imported camera brands and PDPL data flow before purchase.
- Can FI Tech handle warehouse forklift collision detection?
- Yes. FI Tech ships pre-trained forklift, vehicle, pedestrian, and proximity models, plus zone violation alerts in Arabic and English.
- What is the deployment timeline?
- FI Tech typical pilot: 2-3 weeks with on-the-ground Riyadh engineering. Protex deployment depends on shipping the vision box from EU/US and remote integration.
- Are pricing details public?
- FI Tech publishes a Starter plan from 1,500 SAR/month. Protex AI does not publish pricing on its public site as of May 2026.
Evaluating FI Tech against Protex AI?
Talk to the FI Tech team in Riyadh. We will benchmark a deployment on your site in a 30-minute working session — no sales pitch.
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