Oracle Audit Vault vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

Oracle and Protegrity are both solutions in the Database Security category. Oracle is ranked #3 with an average rating of 6.0, while Protegrity is ranked #5 with an average rating of 10.0. Oracle holds a 14.3% mindshare in DS, compared to Protegrity’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Protegrity users who would recommend it.

Oracle Audit Vault

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 21, 2025

Protegrity's Data Protection Platform and Oracle Audit Vault compete in data security solutions. Protegrity has an edge in pricing and support, while Oracle Audit Vault is preferred for its extensive features.

Features: Protegrity offers advanced data-centric protection, scalable architecture, and seamless integration. Oracle Audit Vault provides comprehensive auditing, compliance reporting, and real-time risk management. Both deliver robust security, but Oracle's focus on real-time insights gives it a distinct advantage in compliance and surveillance.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Protegrity has a flexible deployment model supported by responsive services, suitable for businesses needing a quick setup. Oracle Audit Vault offers a structured deployment route, advantageous for those requiring detailed guidance, making it fitting for enterprises needing extensive customer service during deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Protegrity delivers competitive initial setup costs with a noticeable ROI over time, ideal for cost-conscious companies. Oracle Audit Vault, with higher initial costs, justifies its price through comprehensive features and functionality, providing strong ROI and enhanced data protection aligned with organizational goals for greater value.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Audit Vault

Ranking in Database Security

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

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Ranking in Database Security

5th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Governance (18th), Data Masking (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Database Security category, the mindshare of Oracle Audit Vault is 14.3%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 1.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Audit Vault	14.3%
Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform	1.5%
Other	84.2%

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Yves Moro

Oracle Database Administrator at SOCITECH S.A.

Provides good security, and is helpful for auditing the data and seeing what's happening

Currently, you need two servers: one for Audit Vault and one for the firewall. If they can combine them into one server, it will be great because it is costly to have two servers. It will also make its installation easier. I have heard that in the new version, there will be only one server for both. I use it only for security purposes, and they can continue to improve it with more security tools and features. It should be powerful like FortiGate. When it becomes powerful like FortiGate, people will only go for this solution for their infrastructure. Their support could be faster.

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Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran

Senior Data Architect at Tata Consultancy Services

Beneficial data security, good support, and straightforward initial setup

The initial setup of Protegrity Data Security was straightforward. However, we had a few problems, it's not multi-tenanted. It does not have a hierarchy of roles and differential priorities. To have the initial sandbox version of Protegrity Data Security up and running, took approximately one week. However, it needed to be set up in a resilient way because if it fails, then it is going to be a challenge bringing back the lost information. We have to be particular in terms of architecting it correctly which is taking us a bit of time. We are anticipating anywhere between four to six weeks to be finished.

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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

"Technical support is perfect."

"This solution acts as a complete data warehouse for our audit data."

"The critical event alerts and reporting features have greatly reduced loss of man hours that would have been spent on going through the whole audit event logs."

"All of the other components that make up the infrastructure in the environment including the operating system are also quite valuable."

"The most valuable feature of Oracle Audit Vault is that it is agentless and enhanced user interface."

"A powerful, flexible solution for database traffic monitoring."

"Oracle Audit Vault has a lot of great features, but what I find most valuable is the database firewall."

"The feature that I have found most valuable is that it can help us secure our databases."

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"Its technical support team is helpful."

"The solution’s pricing is moderate."

"The product is stable."

"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."

Cons

"The product monitors only the database and not the operating systems."

"The performance of Oracle Audit Vault could be improved, especially in handling large data collections and generating reports on time."

"Stability could be improved, we have had some challenges"

"They should simplify the integration and work with different vendors and mechanisms."

"We would like to see the ability to administer and manage the solution through Enterprise Manager 13c, and development of the dashboards that are generally missing."

"I hear from many people that say IBM Guardian is better than Oracle Audit Vault when it comes to performance. IBM Guardian works transparently in the database, but Oracle Audit Vault consumes some ratios on the server."

"This solution doesn't audit the network."

"Some of our customers were asking about latency when the application wants to get to the database."

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"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."

"The solution's UI could be better."

"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is definitely not expensive, and it is a small fraction of the overall database licensing costs."

"The licensing cost is about $360,000, annually."

"Oracle can be an expensive solution depending on the options and user needs."

"For the bank, the license was $48,000 last time. That was the licensing for the bank on just one license."

"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

38%

Computer Software Company

11%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	11

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Audit Vault?

Oracle Audit Vault has a lot of great features, but what I find most valuable is the database firewall.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Audit Vault?

I would rate the costliness of Oracle Audit Vault as a seven out of ten. It is a bit expensive.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Audit Vault?

The performance of Oracle Audit Vault could be improved, especially in handling large data collections and generating reports on time. Additionally, the efficiency of queries for retrieving informa...

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What do you like most about Protegrity Data Security?

The product is stable.

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What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?

Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.

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What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?

We use the solution to encrypt sensitive data like PII data. Any unauthorized person cannot find the exact sensitive value in case of data issues. We are using that tool to protect sensitive data.

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Compared 15% of the time

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Also Known As

Audit Vault

Protegrity Data Security

Overview

Oracle Audit Vault monitors Oracle and non-Oracle database traffic to detect and block threats, as well as improves compliance reporting by consolidating audit data from databases, operating systems, directories, and other sources.

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Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security solutions tailored for enterprises seeking advanced data protection measures.

Designed for businesses needing comprehensive data protection, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform provides encryption, anonymization, and monitoring to secure sensitive data across multiple environments. Its adaptability allows organizations to handle complex data privacy regulations.

What are the key features of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform?

Encryption: Safeguards data both at rest and in transit with sophisticated encryption technologies.
Anonymization: Ensures compliance and privacy by anonymizing personal data.
Monitoring: Continuous data activity monitoring helps in detecting suspicious activities and preventing breaches.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
Cost Efficiency: Minimizes data breach costs through effective data protection.
Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromising security.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is particularly beneficial in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, providing tailored security measures that protect sensitive customer data and foster trust. Its industry-specific solutions enhance data integrity and privacy, supporting organizations in maintaining competitive advantages.

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Sample Customers

Abu Dhabi Department of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health, Educational Testing Service, Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd., SPC Brasil, REDISA, Qatar Olympic Committee, Seneca College, Hunan Social Insurance Management and Service Bureau,

A $4 billion retail conglomerate and holding company

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