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ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus vs Nightfall
Both stand on data loss prevention software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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Nightfall combines sensitive-data detection with controls for SaaS apps, AI tools, and endpoint activity. Buyers should review the included scanning allowance and endpoint count, then request a quote or use the seven-day proof of value.
Visit NightfallThe facts
| ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus | Nightfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Edition: $795 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | manageengine.com | nightfall.ai |
| On data loss prevention software | #2 of 27 | #10 of 27 |
ManageEngine Endpoint DLP Plus: what it does well
- Scans and classifies sensitive endpoint data.
- Can block unauthorized transfers across listed channels.
- OCR detects sensitive data in images and scans.
- Supports Active Directory integration.
- Free Edition covers up to 25 devices.
What to know first
- Web-based email clients are not supported.
- No per-file encryption for cloud-app shares.
- No controls for mapped or UNC network-drive transfers.
Nightfall: what it does well
- Detects sensitive data across SaaS and endpoints
- Lists integrations for major SaaS and AI apps
- Premier adds AI agent and MCP security
- Includes two endpoint devices per user license
- Offers a free seven-day proof of value
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Pricing requires a tailored quote
- Data-at-rest scanning includes 150 GB per plan
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