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Google Cloud NGFW vs Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform
Both stand on data discovery and classification software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
CipherTrust combines data discovery, protection, and key control for organizations with varied deployment needs. The Community Edition is free, while as-a-Service pricing is not listed and is provided through the DPoD Marketplace or Thales.
Visit Thales CipherTrust Data Security PlatformThe facts
| Google Cloud NGFW | Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Cloud NGFW Standard: $0.02 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 10 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloud.google.com | cpl.thalesgroup.com |
| On data discovery and classification software | #1 of 31 | #2 of 31 |
Google Cloud NGFW: what it does well
Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform: what it does well
- Discovers and classifies sensitive data across multiple source types.
- Scans code for exposed API keys, tokens, and passwords.
- Supports AWS, Azure, GCP, BYOK, and HYOK.
- Offers both customer-managed and managed-cloud deployment.
- Community Edition is listed as free.
What to know first
- Cloud-service pricing requires contacting Thales or using DPoD Marketplace.
- The product-page cloud trial has no stated duration.
- Community Edition includes specified manager and connector licenses only.
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