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Oracle Database Vault vs Trustwave DbProtect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database Vault
Ranking in Database Security
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trustwave DbProtect
Ranking in Database Security
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Oracle Database Vault is 2.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trustwave DbProtect is 2.9%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Database Vault2.9%
Trustwave DbProtect2.9%
Other94.2%
Database Security
 

Featured Reviews

Michael Raz - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at Discount Bank
Centralized data controls have protected sensitive banking workloads and support strict SLA targets
The implementation of Oracle Database Vault can be simple, but if you want to provide DB services for more complex applications, it gets complex. You can start with a simple deployment, but if you aim for real volumes, response times, and work with many applications, the deployment can be quite complex. It really depends. The time frame for deployment of Oracle Database Vault depends on various factors, and it can vary significantly for different solutions and complexities, making it impossible to give a specific number. In an environment, implementation could take as little as two weeks, and I do not think it can be more than that—the maximum, I think.
Marcelo Raza - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Architect at Oakmount
A tool that offers a proper view and division of all databases while also allowing users to do continuous monitoring
I have seen that the tool's installation phase has some problems regarding the versions, specifically the version of SQL. Trustwave DbProtect doesn't accept some versions of SQL. Some credentials when you are installing give some problems, but all of them did pass through the installation phase but gave a certain amount of hard work to be done during the installation phase. The aforementioned area needs to be considered for improvement. The pain points with Trustwave DbProtect were about the installation and problems with the different versions not being accepted. A more compatible version of the product with other databases and operating systems should be possible.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Oracle Database is one of the most reliable structured databases, making it highly trustworthy."
"I use Oracle Database Vault mainly for encryption at transit; it encrypts data traveling across the network, and I have also used it for backup purposes."
"The product is fairly easy to implement."
"The product is easy to use and provides good performance."
"I haven’t seen any other database perform as well as Oracle."
"It encrypts data traveling across the network."
"Oracle Database Vault has been valuable for database security in maritime companies and ports."
"Oracle Database Vault is a robust, high-quality DBMS capable of providing solutions for database management for many different application systems."
"I have found that transfer and vulnerability scanning are the most valuable features of this product."
"Knowing what is in your enterprise and its vulnerabilities can save you from being the next headline."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that you can have a good view which is provided with a proper division of all your databases, which you can see in Trustwave DbProtect."
"We are happy with the product overall, including its features and support."
"This solution helps our clients to monitor their database use, and detect violations of the policy."
"Its automation functionality and ease of use."
"Database activity monitoring is valuable because it helps monitor and identify any fraudulent or suspicious activities that are executed on the database."
 

Cons

"Oracle Database Vault is not easy to set up, and if I lose the key, it can lead to significant issues."
"The implementation of Oracle Database Vault can be simple, but if you want to provide DB services for more complex applications, it gets complex."
"The product's cost could be better."
"The integration aspect could be improved through additional APIs to integrate with various SAML protocols and Active Directory protocols, which would be more helpful."
"I have over thirty years of experience and recommend having experience when using Oracle Database Vault. If errors occur, a complete database restoration may be required."
"The solution is excessively expensive. There is a lot of room for improvement, considering the pricing model of the solution."
"Oracle's technical support could be improved."
"The solution is relatively expensive."
"The system that is running scans can become slow to respond. Thus, you should be able to say, don't consume more than a particular amount of resources when scanning."
"I have seen that the tool's installation phase has some problems regarding the versions, specifically the version of SQL."
"We encountered issues with stability, especially during database upgrades and migration."
"We have not been able to integrate this product with a lot of standard incident response solutions, so an open API would help in this regard."
"Regarding stability, I would give it a rating of 3.5/5."
"The other main disadvantage is that the product does not have encryption or data masking, unlike other companies' versions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is more costly than its competitors."
"I rate the product's pricing a ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"I rate the pricing a five on a scale from one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the highest."
"The licensing fees, including support, are approximately $5,000 USD per database, per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Construction Company
11%
Government
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise4
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database Vault?
I do not handle pricing, so I am not aware of pricing details related to Oracle Database Vault.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Vault?
The implementation of Oracle Database Vault can be simple, but if you want to provide DB services for more complex applications, it gets complex. You can start with a simple deployment, but if you ...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Vault?
Oracle Database Vault is employed for approximately 300 different applications in a large banking system, catering to 300 different business needs, resulting in a very long list of diverse business...
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Also Known As

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Application Security DbProtect
 

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Sample Customers

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Pax World Investments, Crest Savings Bank, Magnolia Hotels
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