FileAudit vs Samhain
FileAudit
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| Figure | FileAudit | Samhain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · File Integrity Monitoring Software | 8.6 (#5) | 7.3 (#24) |
| Deployment | FileAudit uses agentless deployment and does not need to be installed on the Windows server being audited. | It can run standalone on one host or monitor multiple hosts through a client/server setup with centralized logging and maintenance. |
| Purpose | FileAudit monitors, alerts on, and reports file and folder access events across Windows file servers and supported cloud storage. | Samhain is a file integrity and host based intrusion detection system that monitors files and logs, and detects rootkits, rogue SUID executables, open ports, and hidden processes. |
| Support | The pricing page lists full phone, chat, and email support among the features. | Support options include documentation, a user forum and mailing list, bug reports by contact form or email, and an inquiry option for commercial installation or maintenance support. |
Plans
FileAudit
- Team€28 a year
- Small€48 a year
- Medium€80 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
FileAudit
FileAudit monitors, alerts on, and reports access to files and folders across Windows file servers and supported cloud storage. On Windows, it records access events in real time and associates them with user accounts, IP addresses, and machine names. Alerts can flag denied access, deletions, or mass file events; predefined PowerShell scripts can be configured to block or log off a user. Reports cover NTFS permissions, permission changes, ownership, and file or folder properties. Cloud auditing is an add-on for services including OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox Business, and Box. It reads provider audit logs and collects activity metadata rather than file contents; connected services need a supported subscription plan and administrator authorization. Deployment is agentless, so the software need not be installed on the Windows server under audit. Reports are described as supporting GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS. Requirements include Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Windows 8.1 or later, and .NET Framework 4. The trial lasts 20 days and is limited to three servers. Pricing is based on an annual subscription determined by users and systems audited.