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Head-to-head · Database Vulnerability Scanners

Oracle Data Safe vs PGDSAT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Oracle Data Safe #7 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 8.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Oracle Data Safe
PGDSAT #8 in Database Vulnerability Scanners 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit PGDSAT

Oracle Data Safe leads on 0 checks, PGDSAT on 0, and 3 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 scoreOracle Data Safe · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Oracle Data Safe
  • Most featuresPGDSAT · 2 of 5

Oracle Data Safe scores higher on our rubric for database vulnerability scanners: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Oracle Data Safe is the better fit for oracle database security programs. PGDSAT is the better fit for postgreSQL security teams.

  • Oracle Data Safe fits best

    Oracle database security programs

  • PGDSAT fits best

    PostgreSQL security teams

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Side by side

Feature Oracle Data Safe 8.5/10 Visit ↗ PGDSAT 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Database Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Database Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Oracle database security programs PostgreSQL security teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted
Platforms Web Linux
Support Docs Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oracle Data Safe 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 Not checked yet On-premises
Our review
Pros
  • Baselines, reports, schedules, and drift detection for security assessments
  • Sensitive-data discovery, classification, and masking across database schemas
  • Supports cloud, third-party cloud, and on-premises Oracle 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
  • Focused on Oracle databases rather than broad database coverage
  • Not a dedicated key-management product
  • Pricing varies by targets and audit-record volume
  • Limited to PostgreSQL environments
  • Requires Linux and access to server binaries and configuration
  • Remediation guidance is not verified
Our verdict

Oracle Data Safe is a cloud service for assessing, monitoring, and protecting Oracle databases across Oracle Cloud, third-party clouds, and on-premises environments. It is designed for database administrators and security teams managing…

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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. Oracle Data SafeDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 8.5Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. PGDSATDatabase Vulnerability Scanners 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Oracle Data Safe — where it wins

    • Baselines, reports, schedules, and drift detection for security assessments
    • Sensitive-data discovery, classification, and masking across database schemas
    • Supports cloud, third-party cloud, and on-premises Oracle environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Oracle databases rather than broad database coverage
    • Not a dedicated key-management product
    • Pricing varies by targets and audit-record volume

  • 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
  • Oracle Data Safe8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Oracle-focused database assessments, auditing, masking, and SQL Firewall management.

    Try Oracle Data SafeFull verdict →
  • 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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