SQL Server Audit Tool Comparison
Idera vs Quest vs kAudit. Here's who each one fits. Which one is best for you?
Here is an honest read on each, where they shine and where they might leave you hanging. Quest is retiring ApexSQL Audit by the end of 2026 so if that is your tool, you're choosing something new this year.
Beginner
Right for Established teams with mature on-prem compliance suites who want out of the box templates
- Deep Compliance Templates
- Pixel-Perfect Reporting
- Complex to Use
- Per-Server licensing is expensive
Professional
Right for organizations already standardized compliance using Change Auditor across Active Directory and other systems who want SQL Server auditing in that same eco system.
- Part of broader compliance suite
- Cross-system change auditing
- Priced by employee count
Expert
Right for teams using Azure who want simplicity to get quick answers and flat pricing.
- Simple Web Reporting
- Influence direction of product
- Concierge Onboarding
- Lacking compliance standards
Choose based on your situation
What sets us apart?
Want the broadest on-prem compliance templates and don't mind the weight of an older enterprise product? Look hard at Idera.
Is the website user-friendly?
Already all-in on Quest or using Change Auditor across your estate?
Quest will consolidate best.
Can you trust our partners?
On Azure, want simple and fast along with a vendor that builds with you? That's kAudit--start free on the marketplace today.
Not sure? Lets look at your setup together.
Let's schedule a time to discuss your needs.