PA File Sight
PA File Sight is an on-premises tool for monitoring file integrity, protecting against ransomware, preventing data loss, and auditing file access.
What PA File Sight is
PA File Sight is an on-premises tool for monitoring file integrity, protecting against ransomware, preventing data loss, and auditing file access. It records who creates, reads, changes, moves, or deletes files and folders, along with usernames, IP addresses, and computer names. For ransomware detection, it uses honeypots, heuristics, and executable allow rules to identify and stop network-based attacks. Real-time rules can also detect file copying and restrict access to cloud folders or external drives. The central server and Satellite software require 64-bit Windows, and the product keeps its settings, databases, and network information on customer servers rather than in the cloud. An embedded database is the default, with Microsoft SQL Server as an alternative. The Ultra and Lite editions differ in features; Ultra adds historical reports and advanced alerts for potential copying or information leaks. A fully functional 30-day trial is available without a credit card. Listed paid plans include perpetual licenses and a monthly Ultra subscription.
Good
- Audits file activity with user, IP, and computer details.
- Detects and can stop network-based ransomware attacks.
- Rules can flag copying and restrict cloud or external-drive access.
- Supports email, PagerDuty, SNMP, Syslog, and other alert options.
- Includes a fully functional 30-day trial without a credit card.
Watch out
- Central server and Satellite require 64-bit Windows.
- Settings and databases remain on customer servers.
- The free plan is listed as unavailable.
Who it suits
PA File Sight suits organizations that need on-premises file monitoring, access auditing, or ransomware and data-loss controls. Its auditing may help organizations address listed compliance requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.
Verdict
PA File Sight combines file auditing with ransomware detection and data-loss controls, while keeping product data on customer servers. Check its Windows requirements and the licensing options against your environment before choosing an edition.
Plans and prices
From PA File Sight's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PA File Sight Endpoint — perpetual | $20, paid once | Optional · requires an Ultra-licensed server · each client computer requires a license · One-time price per client computer; one year Support & Maintenance included. |
| PA File Sight Endpoint perpetual | $20, paid once | Optional endpoint license · first-year support and maintenance included · per client computer; requires Ultra server license |
| PA File Sight Ultra — subscription (1–9 devices) | $30 a month | 1–9 monitored devices · 10 Endpoint licenses included · additional Endpoints billed in sets of 10 for $5 USD per month per set · Monthly per monitored server/device; Support & Maintenance included. |
| PA File Sight Ultra subscription | $30 a month | 10–19: $18 · 20–49: $14.40 · 50–99: $10.50 · 100–249: $9 · 250–499: $7.80 · 500–99999: $6.60 · 10 endpoints included; extra endpoints $5/month per 10 · per monitored server/device; 1–9 devices |
| PA File Sight Lite perpetual | $199, paid once | 20–49: $99 · 50–99: $73 · 100–249: $67 · 250–499: $27 · 500–99999: $19 · first-year support and maintenance included · per monitored server; 1–9 servers |
| PA File Sight Lite — perpetual (1–9 servers) | $199, paid once | 1–9 servers per order · each monitored server requires a license · One-time price per monitored server; one year Support & Maintenance included. |
| PA File Sight Ultra perpetual | $599, paid once | 20–49: $299 · 50–99: $221 · 100–249: $215 · 250–499: $210 · 500–99999: $199 · first-year support and maintenance included · per monitored server; 1–9 servers |
| PA File Sight Ultra — perpetual (1–9 servers) | $599, paid once | 1–9 servers per order · each monitored server requires a license · One-time price per monitored server; one year Support & Maintenance included. |
The facts
Each one read from PA File Sight's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API authentication
- The 2026 release notes state that the External API supports Basic Authentication and Bearer Token authentication.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Bulk-copy detection
- Ultra supports bulk-copy detection and the optional Endpoint adds client-side copy evidence.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud-drive controls
- Trusted Applications rules can block writes to OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox folders.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The vendor says file access auditing can help meet requirements including HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA, FISMA, ISO 27001/27002, and NIST standards.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Database
- It uses an embedded database by default and can alternatively store data in Microsoft SQL Server.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Database options
- Installations can use embedded SQLite or an external Microsoft SQL Server database.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data loss prevention
- It can detect file copying and block access to cloud folders or external drives using real-time rules.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment and data
- The product is not cloud-based; settings, databases, and network information stay on the customer's servers.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Documentation depth
- The help map covers installation, monitors, actions, reports, failover, endpoints, USB blocking, API, SSO and status pages.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Editions
- The product has Ultra and Lite editions, and the Ultra edition includes historical reports and advanced alerts for detecting file copying activity or information leaks.checked 30 Sep 2026
- External API
- A documented HTTPS External API supports operations including adding servers, exporting configuration and retrieving monitor information.checked 15 Oct 2026
- File access monitor
- The File Sight monitor records or alerts on reads, writes, deletes and other file or directory operations.checked 15 Oct 2026
- File auditing
- It audits who deletes, moves, reads, creates, or changes files and folders, and reports usernames, IP addresses, and computers.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Independent installation account
- TechDirectArchive describes a Windows service and console installation, a 30-day trial, satellite deployment and Endpoint command-line installation.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integration methods
- Documented integrations include PagerDuty, SIEM systems through Syslog or SNMP traps, Slack, Microsoft Teams, ticketing systems and scripts.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations and alerts
- Listed alert and action options include SMTP email, PagerDuty, SNMP traps, Syslog, SMS through a provider's SMS Internet gateway, and Windows Event Log.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Limit: Endpoint dependency
- Detecting what happens after a network file reaches a client requires installing the optional File Sight Endpoint on that client.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: local monitoring scope
- A File Sight installation can monitor only files and directories on the computer where its service or satellite is installed.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company founding
- CMSWire lists Power Admin as founded in 2002 with approximately 50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- The company lists its headquarters at 22052 W 66th Street, Suite 292, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Power Admin says its products have been developed and improved for over 24 years.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Company ownership
- Power Admin LLC describes itself as privately held, debt-free, profitable and without outside investors.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Shawnee, Kansas, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Download and trial
- The 10.2 download includes a fully functional 30-day Ultra or Lite trial without signup or credit card.checked 15 Oct 2026
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