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Head-to-head · Database Vulnerability Scanners

Onam Database Security vs PGDSAT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Onam Database Security #1 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Onam Security
PGDSAT #8 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit PGDSAT

Onam Database Security leads on 0 checks, PGDSAT on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOnam Database Security · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Onam Database Security
  • Most featuresOnam Database Security · 5 of 5

Onam Database Security scores higher on our rubric for database vulnerability scanners: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

On deployment, Onam Database Security gives you Hybrid where PGDSAT offers On-premises.

Onam Database Security is the better fit for hybrid database security teams. PGDSAT is the better fit for postgreSQL security teams.

  • Onam Database Security fits best

    Hybrid database security teams

  • PGDSAT fits best

    PostgreSQL security teams

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Side by side

Feature Onam Database Security 9.4/10 Visit ↗ PGDSAT 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in Database Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Database Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Hybrid database security teams PostgreSQL security teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $22/unit/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Onam Database Security 5/5 · PGDSAT 2/5
Cloud databases ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Privilege analysis ✓ ✓
Compliance templates ✓ ✓
Agentless scanning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Remediation guidance ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Database platforms 8 platforms Not checked yet
Deployment Hybrid On-premises
Our review
Pros
  • Covers cloud and self-hosted databases across eight database platforms
  • Combines exposure, privilege, identity, posture, and compliance analysis
  • Provides per-finding remediation guidance and a free plan
  • 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
  • Pro pricing is calculated per resource per month
  • The Free plan covers one cloud account and 500 resources
  • Enterprise-only features include SSO, on-premises deployment, and dedicated support
  • Limited to PostgreSQL environments
  • Requires Linux and access to server binaries and configuration
  • Remediation guidance is not verified
Our verdict

Onam Database Security assesses managed and self-hosted databases across cloud providers and Kubernetes. It is designed for security teams that need database inventory, cloud posture checks, CIS benchmark assessments, exposure detection,…

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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. Onam Database SecurityDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. PGDSATDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Onam Database Security — where it wins

    • Covers cloud and self-hosted databases across eight database platforms
    • Combines exposure, privilege, identity, posture, and compliance analysis
    • Provides per-finding remediation guidance and a free plan

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro pricing is calculated per resource per month
    • The Free plan covers one cloud account and 500 resources
    • Enterprise-only features include SSO, on-premises deployment, and dedicated support

  • 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
  • Onam Database Security9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A hybrid database scanner combining posture checks, privilege analysis, and compliance reporting.

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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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