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Head-to-head · Database Vulnerability Scanners

DataSunrise vs PGDSAT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score DataSunrise #2 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DataSunrise
PGDSAT #8 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit PGDSAT

DataSunrise leads on 0 checks, PGDSAT on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDataSunrise · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly PGDSAT
  • Free trialonly DataSunrise
  • Most featuresPGDSAT · 2 of 5

DataSunrise scores higher on our rubric for database vulnerability scanners: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

PGDSAT offers free plan; DataSunrise doesn't. On deployment, DataSunrise gives you Hybrid where PGDSAT offers On-premises.

DataSunrise is the better fit for large enterprises needing broad database coverage. PGDSAT is the better fit for postgreSQL security teams.

  • DataSunrise fits best

    Large enterprises needing broad database coverage

  • PGDSAT fits best

    PostgreSQL security teams

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Side by side

Feature DataSunrise 9.2/10 Visit ↗ PGDSAT 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Database Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Database Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Large enterprises needing broad database coverage PostgreSQL security teams
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DataSunrise 0/5 · PGDSAT 2/5
Cloud databases Not checked yet Not checked yet
Privilege analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance templates Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Agentless scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Remediation guidance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Database platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Hybrid On-premises
Our review
Pros
  • Covers SQL, NoSQL, warehouse, cloud, storage, and AI data sources
  • Combines vulnerability assessment with monitoring, firewalling, and masking
  • Supports hybrid deployment across web, Windows, Linux, and self-hosted environments
  • Around 90 PostgreSQL controls across core security areas
  • CIS PostgreSQL benchmark checks support compliance reviews
  • Text and HTML reports summarize findings and assessment results
Cons
  • Pricing is individually calculated through contact with sales
  • No free plan; the evaluation license lasts 30 days
  • Availability varies by database, version, and deployment
  • Limited to PostgreSQL environments
  • Requires Linux and access to server binaries and configuration
  • Remediation guidance is not verified
Our verdict

DataSunrise is a database and data security platform for organizations protecting sensitive information across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. It combines database vulnerability assessment with activity monitoring, audit…

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PGDSAT is a command-line security assessment tool for PostgreSQL clusters. It is designed for administrators and organizations that need automated checks across installation, permissions, logging, authentication, configuration,…

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  1. DataSunriseDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 9.2Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. PGDSATDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DataSunrise — where it wins

    • Covers SQL, NoSQL, warehouse, cloud, storage, and AI data sources
    • Combines vulnerability assessment with monitoring, firewalling, and masking
    • Supports hybrid deployment across web, Windows, Linux, and self-hosted environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is individually calculated through contact with sales
    • No free plan; the evaluation license lasts 30 days
    • Availability varies by database, version, and deployment

  • PGDSAT — where it wins

    • Around 90 PostgreSQL controls across core security areas
    • CIS PostgreSQL benchmark checks support compliance reviews
    • Text and HTML reports summarize findings and assessment results

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to PostgreSQL environments
    • Requires Linux and access to server binaries and configuration
    • Remediation guidance is not verified
  • DataSunrise9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Broad database security with vulnerability assessment, monitoring, masking, and compliance automation.

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  • PGDSAT8.4/10 · Free plan

    A focused Linux scanner for PostgreSQL controls, configuration, access, and compliance checks.

    Visit PGDSATFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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