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Head-to-head · Database Vulnerability Scanners

DataSunrise vs SQLTriage

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
4 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

SQLTriage #5 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit SQLTriage

DataSunrise leads on 0 checks, SQLTriage on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 SQLTriage
Free trialonly DataSunrise
Most featuresSQLTriage · 3 of 5

DataSunrise scores higher on our rubric for database vulnerability scanners: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

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

DataSunrise is the better fit for large enterprises needing broad database coverage. SQLTriage is the better fit for open-source SQL Server compliance scanning.

DataSunrise fits best
Large enterprises needing broad database coverage
SQLTriage fits best
Open-source SQL Server compliance scanning

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Feature	DataSunrise 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SQLTriage 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Database Vulnerability Scanners	#5 in Database Vulnerability Scanners
Best for	Large enterprises needing broad database coverage	Open-source SQL Server compliance scanning
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	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations	50+ integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DataSunrise 0/5 · SQLTriage 3/5
Cloud databases	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Privilege analysis	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance templates	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Agentless scanning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Remediation guidance	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	576+ checks mapped to major compliance frameworks Evidence-backed findings with PDF report export Remediation playbooks and governance scoring at no stated cost
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	Focused on SQL Server rather than cross-platform databases Designed for on-premises deployment Assessments depend on SQL Server DMV reads
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… Read the review →	SQLTriage is a free, open-source Windows application for auditing Microsoft SQL Server environments. It is aimed at database administrators, regulated organizations, managed service providers, consultants, and teams replacing basic SQL… Read the review →

DataSunriseDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 9.2Pricing on request · 30-day trial
S SQLTriageDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 8.7Free plan

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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
SQLTriage — where it wins
- 576+ checks mapped to major compliance frameworks
- Evidence-backed findings with PDF report export
- Remediation playbooks and governance scoring at no stated cost
Where it doesn't
- Focused on SQL Server rather than cross-platform databases
- Designed for on-premises deployment
- Assessments depend on SQL Server DMV reads

DataSunrise9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Broad database security with vulnerability assessment, monitoring, masking, and compliance automation.
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SQLTriage8.7/10 · Free plan
A focused open-source scanner for SQL Server compliance, evidence, and remediation.
Visit SQLTriage Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update