Best Database Vulnerability Scanners in 2026
Updated
In short: Defensia Database Security is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Qualys External Attack Surface Management and Onam Database Security. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Onam Database Security. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Defensia Database Security at €9/mo.
Database vulnerability scanners help you examine database environments for security weaknesses and understand what follow-up support is available. Compare database platforms and cloud database coverage, as well as agentless scanning, privilege analysis, and remediation guidance. Compliance templates and deployment are additional criteria, while free-plan availability and paid starting price help with cost comparisons. Defensia Database Security, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management, and Onam Database Security lead the ranking, followed by DBX and Omega DB Scanner Standalone. Consider which databases you need to cover and which assessment or remediation capabilities fit your security workflow.
22 database vulnerability scanners ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Defensia Database Security Top pick · 6.9 Free plan · €9/mo
#2 Qualys External Attack Surface Management Runner-up · 6.9 
#3 Onam Database Security Also great · 6.8 Free plan · $22/mo
- Free planFree trial Linuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- hybrid
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€9/mofirst paid tier About Defensia Database SecurityVisit site - Free trial apiLinuxWeb
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 22 /mo
- Database platforms
- 8 platforms
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$22/mofirst paid tier About Onam Database SecurityVisit site - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Cloud databases
- Yes
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About DBXVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- on-premises
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apimacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Deployment
- hybrid
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$200/mofirst paid tier About CIS-CAT Pro AssessorVisit site - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Paid from
- 1.62 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Database platforms
- 5 platforms
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Linuxself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- hybrid
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial self-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial self-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- on-premises
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- on-premises
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- hybrid
- Cloud databases
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment
- on-premises
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment
- on-premises
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Privilege analysis
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which database vulnerability scanner is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Defensia Database Security is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 6.9. Qualys External Attack Surface Management is second and Onam Database Security third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Defensia Database Security has the lowest first paid tier we found: €9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.