Best Database Vulnerability Scanners in 2026
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In short: Qualys External Attack Surface Management is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Defensia Database Security and Onam Database Security. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Defensia Database Security. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Rapid7 InsightVM at $1.62/mo.
Keeping database environments in view means comparing more than the scan itself. Check which database platforms and cloud databases are covered, whether scanning is agentless, and what privilege analysis or remediation guidance is listed. Compliance templates and deployment options can also shape the fit, while free-plan availability and paid starting prices provide cost context. Defensia Database Security and Onam Database Security head the opening entries, followed by Rapid7 Surface Command and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management. Qualys External Attack Surface Management and DataSunrise are also included. Focus on the coverage and follow-up capabilities your infrastructure calls for.
23 database vulnerability scanners 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 vulnerability scanner is ranked first on Specifiction?
Qualys External Attack Surface Management is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.4. Defensia Database Security is second and Onam Database Security third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Rapid7 InsightVM has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.62/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.