Fendr vs Fortra Data Security
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
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.
Fortra Data Security
Fortra is a data security company that delivers AI-amplified solutions to help organizations use and protect data with confidence. Fortra Data Security brings together Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Data Classification, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to provide visibility, context, and protection across the data lifecycle. Organizations can discover sensitive data, understand its risk and context, apply meaningful classification, and enforce policies across endpoints, networks, cloud, SaaS, email, and web. Fortra's integrated approach helps security teams move beyond simply finding data risk to taking action: reducing exposure, simplifying security operations, and supporting compliance across complex and hybrid environments.
Pros
- Deep endpoint visibility into data creation, modification, and movement
- Managed DLP service option reduces operational burden
- Data-centric approach tracks sensitive data wherever it goes
- Strong forensic capabilities for incident investigation
- Flexible deployment as self-managed or fully managed service
Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing / Managed DLP service available