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Head-to-head · Data Masking Software

DataVeil vs Tonic Structural

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score DataVeil #2 in Data Masking Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit DataVeil
Tonic Structural #4 in Data Masking Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Try Tonic Structural

DataVeil leads on 1 check, Tonic Structural on 0, 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 scoreDataVeil · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly DataVeil
  • Most featuresTonic Structural · 2 of 4

DataVeil scores higher on our rubric for data masking software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

DataVeil offers free plan; Tonic Structural doesn't.

DataVeil is the better fit for teams masking database copies with integrity preserved. Tonic Structural is the better fit for large teams needing governed test-data masking.

  • DataVeil fits best

    Teams masking database copies with integrity preserved

  • Tonic Structural fits best

    Large teams needing governed test-data masking

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Side by side

Feature DataVeil 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Tonic Structural 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #2 in Data Masking Software #4 in Data Masking Software
Best for Teams masking database copies with integrity preserved Large teams needing governed test-data masking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $5,690/yr —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, Linux Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DataVeil 0/4 · Tonic Structural 2/4
Synthetic data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Referential integrity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data subsetting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Masking methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options On-premises Not checked yet
Database connectors Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Preserves referential integrity while masking database copies
  • Supports discovery, format-preserving, deterministic, and random masking
  • Works with SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
  • Finds PII and PHI, then masks or synthesizes data consistently
  • Subsets databases while preserving referential integrity
  • Offers scheduled refreshes, APIs, audit trails, and broad connectors
Cons
  • It is static masking software, not activity-monitoring software
  • Deployment is on-premises on Windows or Linux
  • The documented paid price varies by connectivity and database size
  • No free plan
  • Professional is limited to 10TB, 10 users, and 2 data source types
  • Pricing is custom, with no published numeric amounts
Our verdict

DataVeil is desktop data-masking software for permanently replacing sensitive information in copies of SQL databases with realistic fictitious values. It is intended for development, testing, training, analytics, outsourcing, and support…

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Tonic Structural turns production-like structured and semi-structured data into datasets for software development, QA, and regulated work. It combines sensitive-data discovery with masking and synthesis, while preserving relationships when…

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  1. DataVeilData Masking Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Tonic StructuralData Masking Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DataVeil — where it wins

    • Preserves referential integrity while masking database copies
    • Supports discovery, format-preserving, deterministic, and random masking
    • Works with SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL

    Where it doesn't

    • It is static masking software, not activity-monitoring software
    • Deployment is on-premises on Windows or Linux
    • The documented paid price varies by connectivity and database size

  • Tonic Structural — where it wins

    • Finds PII and PHI, then masks or synthesizes data consistently
    • Subsets databases while preserving referential integrity
    • Offers scheduled refreshes, APIs, audit trails, and broad connectors

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Professional is limited to 10TB, 10 users, and 2 data source types
    • Pricing is custom, with no published numeric amounts

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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