Fortra's Vera vs Own Data Platform comparison

Fortra and Own are both solutions in the Database Security category. Fortra is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0, while Own is ranked #5 with an average rating of 9.0. Fortra holds a 1.8% mindshare in DS, compared to Own’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Fortra users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Own users who would recommend it.

Fortra's Vera

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100% willing to recommend

Own Data Platform

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100% willing to recommend

Fortra's Vera

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Fortra's Vera and Own Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortra's Vera

Ranking in Database Security

6th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud and Data Center Security (15th)

Own Data Platform

Ranking in Database Security

5th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (39th), SaaS Backup (14th), Application Testing Services (2nd)

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 Own Data Platform is 1.2%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Own Data Platform	1.2%
Fortra's Vera	1.8%
Other	97.0%

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Featured Reviews

Brando Diego

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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Divaker Singh

Salesforce Consultant at Girikon LLCGirikon

Efficient data management with robust restore feature and room for improved anonymization

We manage the customizing and seeding parts for our customers, using Own Data Platform to provide backup and recovery services. We work with exhibition companies that regularly expand their operations Own Data Platform provides a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, allowing us to manage…

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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 most valuable feature for our customers is the restore functionality."

"The reliable backup and restoring of the Salesforce data is the most valuable feature."

Cons

"Additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."

"The additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered."

"The anonymization feature can be improved."

"There is need to do the same for the other SaaS applications."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Construction Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortra's Vera?

Vera encryption is the most valuable feature.

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What needs improvement with Fortra's Vera?

Additional improvement can be done as the issues are encountered.

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What advice do you have for others considering Fortra's Vera?

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Own Data Platform?

The pricing is somewhat high, rated at an eight out of ten. However, the value provided justifies the cost compared to other tools.

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What needs improvement with Own Data Platform?

The anonymization feature can be improved. It’s currently not straightforward and often requires a technical person to operate, which can be challenging for non-technical users.

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What is your primary use case for Own Data Platform?

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Also Known As

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Own Data Archiving, Own Data Security, Own Data Seeding

Overview

The Vera platform enables businesses of all sizes to protect any kind of data, and then track, audit and manage the policies securing files in real-time, no matter how far they travel.

Fortra

OwnBackup offers administrators and developers peace of mind around SaaS data loss and corruption recovery. Our platform provides a comprehensive solution to backup, compare, recover, and manage large, complex SaaS-based data sets. With OwnBackup Sandbox Seeding, Development and QA teams can shorten cycles by configuring and replicating relevant test data sets to sandboxes, on demand, with just a few clicks.

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Sample Customers

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Workiva, HR Owen, Tommy Bakama, Kanshoo, NTN, Athena Health, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Pauley Financial

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