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Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform vs Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Protegrity’s Data Protectio...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Database Security (6th), Data Governance (17th), Data Masking (4th)
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essent...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Database Development and Management Tools solutions, they serve different purposes. Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is designed for Database Security and holds a mindshare of 0.9%, up 0.9% compared to last year.
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials, on the other hand, focuses on Database Development and Management, holds 6.5% mindshare, up 5.5% since last year.
Database Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform0.9%
IBM Security Guardium Data Protection31.8%
Imperva SecureSphere Database Security29.4%
Other37.9%
Database Security
Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials6.5%
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer9.3%
Quest Foglight for Databases7.6%
Other76.6%
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
CS
SQL Search and change automation functionality help us manage our code repository and databases
The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources. It takes a lot of memory and a lot of processing power to run, and that tends to slow things down a bit. Making it a little more lightweight while still doing the same thing, as much as possible, is what we would like to see in the future. I've noticed that Microsoft SSMS runs much quicker without RedGate installed than it does with it installed. From bootup of the app to opening query windows and connections, SSMS is quicker without Redgate than with, by a significant margin. The other area for improvement is regarding licensing. Every month or two my SSMS loses it's redgate license key and I need to re-enter the key to continue using Red Gate, even though the license is annual.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."
"The product is stable."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"Its technical support team is helpful."
"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."
"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."
 

Cons

"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."
"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."
"The solution's UI could be better."
"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."
"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."
"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."
"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
37%
Computer Software Company
12%
Insurance Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
8%
Insurance Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?
Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.
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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Sample Customers

A $4 billion retail conglomerate and holding company
Thinger.fi, Churchill College Univeristy of Cambridge, Margin Business Solutions Ltd., 4Penny.net, Sportinginsider.net, Lockheed Martin, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, Nmbrs
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