DATA SECURITY COMPARISON

Varonis Alternative: On-Premises Deployment with Real-Time Endpoint DLP

Varonis sells its platform as a SaaS subscription only, and its legacy self-hosted product reaches end of life on December 31, 2026. Moftgate delivers on-premises DSPM, endpoint DLP, and device management in one agent.

Key Differentiator
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On-premises data residency (including air-gapped)

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The first 200 endpoints are free for the first year.
Key Decision Pillars

3 Core Reasons to Choose Moftgate Over Varonis

Compare technical architecture and total cost of ownership before making your vendor decision.

1Single Lightweight Agent

UEM, DLP, DSPM, and WORM backup in one process. No agent sprawl, conflicting drivers, or high CPU drain.

2Sovereign On-Premises

Deploy 100% on-premises or in air-gapped networks. Zero external cloud lock-in and complete data sovereignty.

3200 Free Devices / 60% Lower TCO

First year free for up to 200 endpoints with all features. Transparent pricing without per-module hidden fees.

Executive Evaluation & Why Look for an Alternative?

Varonis is strong at discovering and classifying sensitive data across cloud, SaaS, file shares, and databases, and it adds DSPM, data access governance, and 24x7 managed detection and response (MDDR). However, the platform moved to a SaaS subscription model, and the legacy self-hosted product reaches end of life on December 31, 2026. Varonis DLP is agentless and API-based. Varonis also does not provide endpoint management such as patching, inventory, or remote desktop. Moftgate offers discovery, classification, real-time DLP, and SSPM for endpoints, file servers, SaaS, and databases, and it runs on your own servers. The first 200 endpoints are free for the first year.

Why Choose Moftgate Over Varonis?

On-Premises and Air-Gapped Deployment

Varonis retires its self-hosted product on December 31, 2026. The platform is sold as a SaaS subscription only.

Moftgate Advantage:
All data, policies, and reports stay on your servers. Air-gapped networks are supported.
Varonis:
Dependency on a cloud subscription as the self-hosted option ends.

Real-Time DLP at the Endpoint

Varonis DLP is agentless. It monitors data where it lives through APIs and alerts on abnormal behavior.

Moftgate Advantage:
Endpoint DLP blocks USB, printer, clipboard, email, and cloud upload channels in real time.
Varonis:
No channel-level blocking for data leaving the endpoint. Controls stay on the cloud and SaaS side.

Device Management in the Same Agent

Varonis focuses on data security. Patching, device inventory, and remote desktop are out of scope.

Moftgate Advantage:
Inventory, patch deployment, and remote desktop run in the same agent and console.
Varonis:
A separate product, console, and budget for endpoint operations.

Feature Comparison Matrix

Technical and architectural differences between Moftgate and Varonis Data Security Platform

Feature / CapabilityMoftgateVaronis
Sensitive data discovery and classification✓Endpoint, file server, SaaS, DBCloud, SaaS, file shares, DB
DLP model✓Real-time blocking through an endpoint agentAgentless, API-based monitoring and alerts
Deployment model✓On-premises, hybrid, or air-gappedSaaS only (self-hosted ends December 31, 2026)
Device management (patching, inventory, remote desktop)✓IncludedNot offered
Licensing✓First 200 endpoints free for the first yearPer-user annual subscription, no free tier
TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO)

Platform Cost

Varonis is licensed per user on an annual subscription and offers no free tier. Device management is not in scope. Moftgate is one platform, and the first 200 endpoints are free for the first year.

Moftgate Model
One platform; first 200 endpoints free for the first year
Varonis Model
Per-user annual SaaS subscription; separate product for device management

Simple Migration from Varonis to Moftgate

1

Discover

Map Varonis classification labels and sensitive data locations.

2

Pilot

Run Moftgate discovery, DLP policies, and device management in one department.

3

Migrate

Move classification rules to Moftgate and activate protection policies.

Fit & Eligibility

Who is Moftgate Ideal For?

  • ✓Organizations that must keep data on their own servers
  • ✓Teams that want real-time endpoint DLP
  • ✓IT teams that want device management, DLP, and discovery in one agent
Unbiased Evaluation

When to Choose Varonis vs When to Choose Moftgate

1

When to Choose Varonis:

If your organization already has multi-year enterprise agreements covering the complete Varonis suite, or requires specialized legacy tooling deeply embedded into your existing workflow, staying with Varonis may minimize migration overhead.

2

When to Choose Moftgate:

If you want a modern lightweight agent (<5% CPU), 100% On-Premises data residency, integrated DLP & SSPM on a single agent, and a free for the first year first 200 endpoints tier, Moftgate delivers a strong ROI.

About This Comparison

Prepared by
Moftgate Product Team
Last reviewed
Sources
Public documentation and pricing pages of Varonis.

Moftgate is a competing product, so this comparison reflects our perspective. Vendors can change features and pricing at any time. If you spot an error, let us know.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Migrating from Varonis

Can we migrate Varonis classifications?

Yes. Varonis labels and rules can be imported into the Moftgate data classification engine.

Can we keep using the Varonis self-hosted product?

Varonis is ending support for its legacy self-hosted product on December 31, 2026 and moving customers to its SaaS platform. If you must keep data on your own servers, Moftgate supports on-premises, hybrid, and air-gapped deployment.

Does it scan cloud file shares?

Yes, SSPM integration covers Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and cloud storage.

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ENTERPRISE SECURITY & BUSINESS RESILIENCE

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