Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 01, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - DbProtect or Forefront Identity?
DbProtect is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Forefront Identity, and DbProtect is rated higher (92/100) than Forefront Identity (81/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
AppSecInc Vs. Microsoft
AppSecInc : Founded in 2001, Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc) has pioneered database security, risk, and compliance solutions for the enterprise. AppSecInc empowers organizations to assess, monitor and protect their most critical database assets in real time, while simplifying audits, monitoring risk, and automating compliance requirements.
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? DbProtect or Forefront Identity Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for DbProtect and Forefront Identity Manager.
DbProtect price starts at $1,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 DbProtect is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Security software. Forefront Identity Manager price starts at $8.75 per year , When comparing Forefront Identity Manager to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Security software cost.
Bottom line: DbProtect is more expensive than Forefront Identity Manager.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared DbProtect Vs. Forefront Identity based on some of the most important and required Security features.
DbProtect: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Forefront Identity Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
The software is a useful solution for businesses of all sizes hailing from a diverse range of industries. Customers of the software include individual as well as corporate users.