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Fortra's Vera vs Imperva Data Security Fabric comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Vera
Ranking in Database Security
11th
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) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Fortra's Vera is 2.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 24.8%, down from 31.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric24.8%
Fortra's Vera2.1%
Other73.1%
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…
GO
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."
"The level of detail provided is excellent, allowing the resources that manage the actual devices to determine whether or not the activity is a legitimate concern and to rectify the activity in a timely manner."
"The most valuable features include a great level of automation, machine learning for attack validation, and a very flexible and comfortable management console."
"The best feature of this solution is the integration between components, and it has a lot of different components that cover the needs of our customers."
"It allows us to run models against it and do reports against it without understanding the different database technologies."
"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are vulnerability assessment, enrichment security policy, and security."
"The tool happens to be very intelligent when it comes to processing policies and sounding alerts. It allows us to implement policies and measure actions against them, raising alerts accordingly."
"It has a very user-friendly interface that's very detailed."
"I recommend the product to other users."
 

Cons

"The additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."
"Additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."
"They can maybe look at its pricing model. Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies."
"There is sometimes lost communication and it can take a lot of troubleshooting to solve."
"Reporting could be improved."
"It would be better to update the solution by using a GUI that guides me, rather than through a CLI."
"They have to put more focus on the administrative part of the application, especially on upgrades."
"The development mode on the platform needs improvement."
"Due to restrictions because of sanctions in Iran, we do not have support for this solution."
"Performance can be slow under heavy loads, but this should be adjusted by scaling."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing is low and scalable to add features and volume."
"The pricing is reasonable and competitive."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"The product’s price is reasonable compared to other products."
"The price of the solution is reasonable and it requires a license."
"It is very expensive."
"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis, and it is a good value for the money."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Insurance Company
6%
 

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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