Fortanix Data Security Manager vs Entrust KeyControl

Fortanix Data Security Manager9.4Visit EKEntrust KeyControl8.9Visit

Higher score Fortanix Data Security Manager #1 in Key Management Software 9.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fortanix

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EK Entrust KeyControl #5 in Key Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Entrust

• Fortanix Data Security Manager fits best

  Multi-cloud enterprises needing HSM-backed keys

• Entrust KeyControl fits best

  Virtualized and hybrid infrastructure teams

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Side by side

Feature	Fortanix Data Security Manager 9.4/10 Visit ↗	EKEntrust KeyControl 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Key Management Software	#5 in Key Management Software
Best for	Multi-cloud enterprises needing HSM-backed keys	Virtualized and hybrid infrastructure teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	30-day trial	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations	9 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Fortanix Data Security Manager 5/5 · Entrust KeyControl 5/5
HSM-backed keys	✓	✓
Automatic key rotation	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Key import	✓	✓
Customer-managed keys	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported key types	Both	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Integrated FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM protection Automatic rotation and centralized audit logs Broad cloud, SaaS, API, and cryptographic interfaces	Automates key storage, distribution, rotation, and revocation Supports BYOK, HYOK, KMIP, and optional HSM root of trust Integrates with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Nutanix, and NetApp
Cons	Paid product with no free plan 30-day trial applies to SaaS deployment Enterprise-focused deployment options may require planning	Requires contacting sales for pricing No free plan is offered May be more than smaller teams need for basic key management
Our verdict	Fortanix Data Security Manager is an enterprise key-management and HSM platform for organizations securing cryptographic keys, certificates, secrets, and data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. It supports key and secret… Read the review →	Entrust KeyControl, presented as Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform Key Manager, manages cryptographic keys and secrets for enterprise workloads. It is designed for teams operating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fortanix Data Security Manager — where it wins

  • Integrated FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM protection
  • Automatic rotation and centralized audit logs
  • Broad cloud, SaaS, API, and cryptographic interfaces

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • 30-day trial applies to SaaS deployment
  • Enterprise-focused deployment options may require planning

• Entrust KeyControl — where it wins

  • Automates key storage, distribution, rotation, and revocation
  • Supports BYOK, HYOK, KMIP, and optional HSM root of trust
  • Integrates with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Nutanix, and NetApp

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires contacting sales for pricing
  • No free plan is offered
  • May be more than smaller teams need for basic key management

• Fortanix Data Security Manager9.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad enterprise key-management platform for multi-cloud, hybrid, and HSM-backed workflows.

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• EKEntrust KeyControl8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A centralized control layer for keys, secrets, compliance, and virtualized workloads.

  Visit EntrustFull verdict →