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Best Data Loss Protection Software in 2026

Data loss protection software helps control sensitive information across endpoints, email, cloud apps, networks, and other connected systems. This list is for people comparing deployment choices, platform support, coverage areas, and policy tools.

  1. 1

    Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention lists discovery, network and cloud app controls, and incident workflows.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo Visit site
  2. 2

    ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus

    Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows

    Endpoint DLP Plus combines data discovery, policy controls, and monitoring across several endpoint channels. Check its email and network-drive limitations against the environments you need to protect.

    7.3 From $795 · 30-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Google Workspace

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Google Workspace brings communication, storage, and document tools together, with collaboration and security controls.

    6.4 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Microsoft Defender for Business

    by Microsoft Defender for Business
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    6.3 From $3/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    MyDLP Enterprise

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    MyDLP Enterprise provides broad monitoring, detection, policy actions, and centralized administration for data-loss prevention.

    6.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Nightfall

    Free trial APIExtensionMac+2

    Nightfall combines sensitive-data detection with controls for SaaS apps, AI tools, and endpoint activity.

    6.1 Pricing on request · 7-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    FortiGate

    by FortiGate
    Free trial Self-hosted

    FortiGate combines firewall security, networking, centralized management, and cloud deployment options across hybrid environments.

    5.7 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    FortiDLP

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1

    FortiDLP combines endpoint and cloud app controls with discovery, removable media control, and incident workflows.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Symantec IT Management Suite

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Symantec IT Management Suite if you need cloud-based management across Windows, macOS, and Linux with patching, deployment, and security controls.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Mimecast Data Leak Prevention

    Paid Web

    Mimecast Data Leak Prevention focuses on email safeguards, with policy scanning, message handling choices, and Secure Messaging.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Trellix Data Loss Prevention

    Paid APIMacSelf-hosted+2

    Trellix DLP combines data discovery, policy controls, monitoring, and remediation support across several enterprise data vectors.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    Egress Prevent

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.0 From $4.58/user/mo Visit site
  13. 13

    Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

    Paid WebWindows

    Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention covers several control points and includes discovery and incident workflows.

    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Netwrix Endpoint Protector

    Paid LinuxMacWindows
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Zscaler Data Loss Prevention

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP

    Paid Web

    Enterprise DLP covers several control areas alongside discovery and incident workflows in a cloud deployment.

    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Proofpoint Enterprise Data Loss Prevention

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    SecureAge Data Loss Prevention

    Paid
    3.7 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a tool has a free plan or trial, what paid access starts at, and which platforms it supports. If you need to read or change code, review the licence and confirm deployment and coverage fit before choosing.

Questions

Is free data loss protection software available?

A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check the plan’s scope, platform support, and coverage before depending on it.

Which products have free trials?

Listed trial examples include Google Workspace at 14 days, ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus and MyDLP Enterprise at 30 days, and Nightfall at 7 days.

What platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented include web, Windows, macOS, API, self-hosted, and Linux. Support varies by product, so verify the platform details for your choice.

How is pricing shown?

Prices may be listed per user, as a starting amount, or as pricing on request. Examples include Egress Prevent from $4.58 per user per month and Cloudflare Data Loss Prevention from $7 per user per month.

What should I compare besides price?

Compare deployment, endpoint, email, cloud app, and network coverage, plus policy templates. Confirm the licence if you need to read or change code.

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