Best Database Security Software in 2026
Updated
In short: MySQL is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of DataVeil and DB Audit and Security 360. The best-ranked option with a free plan is DataVeil. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DBHawk at $40/mo.
Database security tools can be weighed by the oversight and safeguards they specify for database environments. Compare access governance, activity monitoring and threat detection, then consider audit reporting and database coverage. Data masking and deployment add detail about listed capabilities and setup; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. The ranked best-of entries start with MySQL, DB Audit and Security 360, and DBHawk, with Redgate SQL Provision and Ubiq Dynamic Data Masking also among those shown first. Use these criteria to focus on the security functions and deployment details relevant to the databases you manage.
23 database security software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which database security software is ranked first on Specifiction?
MySQL is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.8. DataVeil is second and DB Audit and Security 360 third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, DBHawk has the lowest first paid tier we found: $40/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.