Fendr vs Forcepoint DLP
Fendr
Fendr is a browser-extension based data loss prevention and AI governance product that monitors and controls what employees paste or upload into ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini and other web-based AI tools. It is aimed at mid-market organisations and deploys via MDM, with Chrome and Edge named as supported browsers; policies can block a risky action, redirect the user to Copilot or log the action for audit. The vendor positions it as an option for firms without Microsoft Purview E5 licensing and Entra-enrolled Windows devices, and states that the extension does not see native desktop apps such as Claude desktop or Copilot inside Word. Pricing is published: the first 10 licences are free, the Standard plan is GBP 6 per user per month for 11 to 500 employees, and Enterprise pricing is custom. The product is made by Fendr Ltd, incorporated in London on 4 August 2025, with founder Katie Whitlock listed as a director at Companies House. Fendr took part in the LASR Validate programme and was profiled by Plexal in October 2025, when it was running proof-of-concept trials.
Pros
- Published per-user pricing with the first 10 licences free
- Registered UK company (Fendr Ltd, 16625357) with a published extension privacy notice
- Independent coverage from Plexal and the LASR Validate programme
Things to check
- Company incorporated August 2025 and still running proof-of-concept trials as of November 2025 per LASR
- Covers browser-based AI tools only; the vendor states it does not see native desktop apps such as Claude desktop or Copilot in Word
Pricing: Free for 1 to 10 employees; Standard is GBP 6 per user per month for 11 to 500 employees with discounts for annual commitment; Enterprise is custom pricing with volume discounts for 500 or more employees.
Forcepoint DLP
Forcepoint DLP is an enterprise data loss prevention platform that protects sensitive data across endpoints, networks, cloud applications, web, and email. It combines content inspection, contextual analysis, and user behavior risk scoring to prevent data exfiltration through all channels. Forcepoint's Risk-Adaptive Protection dynamically adjusts DLP policies based on real-time user behavior risk, enabling organizations to enforce strict policies for high-risk users while maintaining productivity for trusted employees.
Pros
- Comprehensive DLP coverage across all exfiltration channels
- Risk-Adaptive Protection adjusts enforcement based on user risk level
- 1,700+ pre-built classifiers for sensitive data identification
- Strong incident management and remediation workflows
- Long track record in enterprise DLP deployments
Things to check
- Complex deployment and ongoing policy management
- Does not provide data access governance or permission analysis
- Endpoint agent can impact system performance
- Licensing costs are significant for large user populations
- Legacy architecture in some components can feel less modern
Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing based on user count