Best Database Vulnerability Scanners in 2026
Updated
In short: Onam Database Security is ranked #1 of 22 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management and Trellix Data Loss Prevention. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Defensia Database Security at €9/mo.
Database vulnerability scanners help teams assess risks across the databases they operate. Compare database platforms and cloud database coverage, then consider whether agentless scanning, privilege analysis, and remediation guidance fit your security workflow. Compliance templates and deployment are also part of the comparison, alongside free-plan availability and listed starting prices. The ranking opens with Onam Database Security and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management, followed by Trellix Data Loss Prevention. Across 22 entries, the criteria help you focus on the environments to cover and the assessment and follow-up capabilities your team needs.
22 database vulnerability scanners ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Database platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onam Database Security | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $22/mo | Yes | 22 /mo | 8 platforms | View |
| 2 | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 |  Trellix Data Loss Prevention | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 4 | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $200/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 5 |  Qualys External Attack Surface Management | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 6 |  Rapid7 Surface Command | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | 1.62 /mo | — | View |
| 7 | DBX | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | Defensia Database Security | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €9/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 |  Omega DB Scanner Standalone | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 | Banyan Cloud DSPM | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 11 | Free SQL Server Compliance Benchmark Tool | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  PGDSAT | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 |  SQLTriage | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  IDERA SQL Diagnostic Manager | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 15 | LevelBlue AppDetectivePRO | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 16 |  DataSunrise | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 17 |  GuardOne | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | 5 platforms | View |
| 18 |  Oracle E-Business Suite Security Audit | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 19 |  Unity | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 | CyanoRisk Data Security Posture Management | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 21 |  DBSec Database Security Assessment System | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 22 | Akinguard | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which database vulnerability scanner is ranked first on Inferse?
Onam Database Security is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.4. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management is second and Trellix Data Loss Prevention third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Defensia Database Security has the lowest first paid tier we found: €9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.