AIDE vs PA File Sight
AIDE
aide.github.io
PA File Sight
poweradmin.comSide by side
| Figure | AIDE | PA File Sight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $30/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · File Integrity Monitoring Software | 8.2 (#13) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Purpose | AIDE is a file and directory integrity checker that uses a database initialized from configuration rules to verify file integrity. | PA File Sight provides file integrity monitoring, ransomware protection, data loss prevention, and file access auditing. |
| Support | The project directs usage questions and release announcements to its mailing list, and also offers an IRC discussion channel and GitHub issue tracker. | The vendor lists support by email at [email protected] and by phone at +1 (800) 401-2339. |
Plans
PA File Sight
- PA File Sight Endpoint — perpetual$20, paid once
- PA File Sight Endpoint perpetual$20, paid once
- PA File Sight Ultra subscription$30 a month
- PA File Sight Ultra — subscription (1–9 devices)$30 a month
- PA File Sight Lite perpetual$199, paid once
- PA File Sight Lite — perpetual (1–9 servers)$199, paid once
- PA File Sight Ultra perpetual$599, paid once
- PA File Sight Ultra — perpetual (1–9 servers)$599, paid once
In their own words
PA File Sight
PA File Sight monitors file integrity, helps protect against ransomware, prevents data loss, and audits file access. It records who creates, reads, changes, moves, or deletes files and folders, with usernames, IP addresses, and computer names. For network-based ransomware, it uses honeypots, heuristics, and executable allow rules to detect and stop attacks. Real-time rules can identify file copying and block access to cloud folders or external drives. Lite and Ultra editions are available; Ultra adds historical reports and advanced alerts for copying activity or information leaks. The product is on-premises, keeping settings, databases, and network information on customer servers. An embedded database is the default, with Microsoft SQL Server as an alternative. Communications use SSL/TLS by default, while stored credentials are encrypted with Microsoft's CryptProtectData function. The central server and Satellite software require 64-bit Windows. The download includes a fully functional 30-day trial without a credit card or purchase. Listed prices include a 30.00 USD monthly Ultra subscription and perpetual licenses.