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Fortra's Vera vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Vera
Ranking in Database Security
12th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (19th)
Imperva Data Security Fabric
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
65
Ranking in other categories
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (14th), Data Security Platforms (DSP) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Fortra's Vera is 2.0%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.4%, down from 25.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.4%
Fortra's Vera2.0%
Other73.6%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

Brando Diego - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer/Consultant at Notable Frontier Sdn Bhd
Has good encryption features
Vera encryption is the most valuable feature.  Additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered.  I have been using Fortra's Vera for two years.  The stability is a nine out of ten.  The scalability is a nine. The clients are small enterprises.  The initial setup is an eight…
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Group Head of Information Security at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Automated monitoring and real-time alerts improve security incident response and compliance tasks while customizable controls need enhancements
The Imperva SecureSphere Database Security offers excellent functionalities, with numerous best features from my perspective.The simplicity of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security comes out of the box. I have utilized the detailed audit logs feature in the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, and it has proven to be highly effective. The Imperva SecureSphere Database Security has significantly aided my organization in forensic investigations and compliance audits. The real-time alerts and remediation actions available in Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have helped me promptly address security incidents. Their customizable security controls in Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have tailored the protection level for my organization's specific needs. The automated monitoring and reporting features of the Imperva SecureSphere Database Security have contributed to simplifying compliance with regulatory standards for my organization.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Vera encryption is the most valuable feature."
"This solution enables clients to achieve data security, whether on cloud or on prem."
"The ROI based on the number of prevented, and detected, information security incidents can be classified as high."
"The beauty of it is that it provides segregation of duties. Typically, in the traditional environment, DBAs administer the database, and they have too much access. We are in the process of implementing other Oracle solutions, and it brings some kind of segregation. Just because someone is a DBA does not mean that he or she should have access to all of the data. Some of the data can be masked so that privacy and security are enhanced, especially when it is customer data for an institution like a bank."
"If clients want a product which covers all database management systems, then Imperva can work out of the box."
"The cyber intelligence feature is the most valuable."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"We have seen our security risk decreased due to customization and meeting all the security needs for every application."
"It is very easy to use, and it helps us to discover the databases."
 

Cons

"The additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."
"The technical support is not offered by the company itself. Rather, you can only get technical support via partners. It isn't that good and because of this, we want to leave the product."
"There are delays in responses from technical support, but you do get a response per SLA."
"The professional services and customer training aspect needs to be improved."
"Imperva needs to improve their cloud capabilities."
"It would be better to update the solution by using a GUI that guides me, rather than through a CLI."
"I chose a rating of eight because there is a bit of a delay in support from the support team."
"This product needs a good team of UX people, because it's not always that understandable, and sometimes it's straight up confusing."
"The solution is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing over-all depends on the entry level. For example, if support and maintenance are about $20,000 - $25,000, the initial cost can be five times more. It is less expensive for the company to maintain the client than to make the deployment."
"It is very expensive."
"The product is expensive."
"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high. So, we couldn't purchase it. I moved to a different organization, and this organization has purchased it."
"Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies. The British pound is valued way more than the currency of most African countries. A better or cheaper pricing model for Nigerian and African customers would be better. It has a per-year subscription model. You pay exactly for what you need. That's all. You don't have to buy what you don't need."
"The pricing is reasonably good in South Africa."
"They have introduced new price models, which makes the product more affordable now."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business28
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
 

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Imperva SecureSphere Database Security, jSonar, Imperva's Data Security Posture Management
 

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