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

Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Vera
Ranking in Database Security
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Cloud and Data Center Security (15th)
Imperva Data Security Fabric
Ranking in Database Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Fortra's Vera is 1.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Imperva Data Security Fabric is 26.7%, down from 32.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Imperva Data Security Fabric26.7%
Fortra's Vera1.8%
Other71.5%
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."
"It has a user-friendly interface; it is a stable and scalable product."
"The most valuable features of Imperva SecureSphere Database Security are the user-friendliness, easy-to-use interface compared to competitors, database operations do not need a specialist, and simple to manage for our security team. Additionally, the solution can show all the databases and the level of sensitivity. It can show what is more sensitive or less sensitive."
"The immediate return is that we are saving money by having a lower cost for the same functionality."
"The most valuable features include a great level of automation, machine learning for attack validation, and a very flexible and comfortable management console."
"Imperva is a product leader in this line, and it is very good."
"It has a lot of different components that cover the needs of our customers."
"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."
"We have had a high ROI with this product."
 

Cons

"Additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."
"The additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."
"They have to put more focus on the administrative part of the application, especially on upgrades."
"The stability and the ease of use of this product can be improved."
"They can maybe look at its pricing model. Its pricing could be cheaper for the African countries or developing economies."
"One area for improvement is the inclusion of a load balancer in on-premises solutions."
"The solution could improve by having more integration."
"Most of the feedback I receive relates to clients wanting to see an improvement in the reporting. They like the ability and functionality of the solution but they feel the reporting is lacking."
"The cost of support for this solution is very expensive."
"It is quite expensive. We wanted it in my former organization, but the price was very high."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This is an expensive solution and the price should be reduced."
"The setup and license are quite expensive."
"We have all the licenses, which we pay for annually. The price is a little high, but the product is good."
"They have introduced new price models, which makes the product more affordable now."
"The product is expensive."
"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."
"I know it's not cheap."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise32
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortra's Vera?
Vera encryption is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement with Fortra's Vera?
Additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered.
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Also Known As

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

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