Architecture & Vendor Comparisons
See how Elba compares to point security tools and enterprise suites.
Lean IT, CISO, and GRC teams at 50 to 2,500 employee organizations evaluate Elba to unify 7-source Cloud DLP, Browser and GenAI Prompt Masking, OAuth and 46-connector User Access Reviews, and Phishing and Security Training in one platform.
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15 Architectural Battlecards
Compare by security category.
Every comparison states honestly where the alternative fits and why cloud-first teams consolidate disconnected point tools onto Elba.
HRM & Phishing Tools
Standalone awareness platforms lower simulation click rates, while Elba also closes the public files, risky OAuth grants, unreviewed SaaS seats, and sensitive AI prompts behind the click.
Elba vs Riot
Keep conversational employee coaching and phishing tests while closing public Drive/SharePoint files, risky OAuth apps, and ChatGPT/Claude leaks.
Public benchmark: Riot lists at $6.89/employee/month for awarenessRead full comparisonAcquired by Cyber Guru (Mar 2025)Elba vs Mantra (Cyber Guru)
Move from standalone spear-phishing and banners (now under Cyber Guru) to an independent EU platform covering SaaS DLP, Shadow AI, and access reviews.
M&A context: Mantra was acquired by Cyber Guru on March 13, 2025Read full comparisonLegacy SAT Suite vs Native Unified PlatformElba vs KnowBe4
Skip multi-tier add-on sprawl, external GenAI partners, and video fatigue: unify phishing, native AI prompt masking, SaaS DLP, and access reviews.
Architecture note: KnowBe4 acquired Egress (Jul 2024) & partners with Harmonic for GenAIRead full comparisonEnterprise HRM OS vs Unified SaaS & AIElba vs SoSafe
Pair European privacy-first phishing and training with real Google Drive/SharePoint cleanup, OAuth audits, access reviews, and browser AI DLP.
Packaging contrast: 4-tier HRM OS vs unified SaaS, AI & human risk platformRead full comparisonMailinblack · Arsen · Hoxhunt · Stoik FitUnified Platform vs Phishing-Only Tools
Compare Mailinblack, Arsen, Hoxhunt, and MetaCompliance against Elba, and see how Elba complements Stoik cyber insurance policies.
Covers Mailinblack, Arsen, Hoxhunt, MetaCompliance + cooperative fit with StoikRead full comparisonBrowser & Shadow AI Tools
Browser-only extensions guard active web tabs, while Elba pairs inline ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot prompt masking with API-backed Cloud DLP, Access Reviews, and phishing defense.
Elba vs Push Security
Go beyond browser-only telemetry by combining inline AI prompt masking with API Drive/SharePoint DLP, 46-app access reviews, and phishing defense.
Architecture contrast: Browser-only identity EDR vs dual API + Browser platformRead full comparisonGenAI Point Tool vs Full SaaS & AI StackElba vs Harmonic Security
Protect ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot prompts inline without buying separate vendors for Google Drive/SharePoint DLP, access reviews, and HRM.
Scope contrast: Standalone GenAI silo vs 4-in-1 AI, SaaS DLP, Access & HRM platformRead full comparisonAkamai Workforce Protector (Jul 2026)Elba vs LayerX (Akamai)
Skip enterprise SASE lock-in after Akamai’s July 2026 acquisition of LayerX: deploy agile browser AI controls plus API SaaS DLP and access reviews.
M&A context: Akamai completed its acquisition of LayerX on July 2, 2026 (Workforce Protector)Read full comparisonDetector API DLP vs Owner-Led PlatformElba vs Nightfall AI
Replace admin DLP alert queues with Sam owner remediation, fictional-value AI prompt masking, 46-app access reviews, and OVHcloud EU residency.
Workflow contrast: Admin DLP detector alerts vs Sam employee-in-the-loop fixesRead full comparisonSSPM & Enterprise DLP
Enterprise DSPM and SSPM tools feed large SOC queues or require OS endpoint agents, while Elba resolves risks directly with file and app owners via Sam across Slack, Teams, Google Chat, and email.
Elba vs Nudge Security
Match employee Slack and Teams nudges while adding 7-source SaaS file DLP, inline AI prompt masking, phishing training, and OVHcloud EU residency.
Public benchmark: Nudge lists at $5/active user/mo ($750/mo floor <150 users)Read full comparisonEndpoint Lineage DLP vs Agentless PlatformElba vs Cyberhaven
Protect SaaS files and AI prompts without OS kernel endpoint agents, insider-threat surveillance friction, or $38k-$190k enterprise DLP overhead.
Market benchmark: Cyberhaven median ACV ~$37.8k ($30k-$190k+) with OS agentsRead full comparisonFortune 1000 NAS DSPM vs Cloud-First PlatformElba vs Varonis
Skip $100k+ hybrid NAS DSPM complexity: clean up Google Drive, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Slack oversharing with owners via Sam, plus AI DLP.
Market benchmark: Varonis enterprise DSPM contracts typically run $100k-$200k+/yrRead full comparisonEnterprise SOC SSPM vs Lean-Team PlatformElba vs Obsidian Security
Skip Fortune 1000 SOC alert queues: resolve OAuth risks, exposed cloud files, Shadow AI prompts, and 46-app access reviews directly with employees.
Operating model contrast: Fortune 1000 SOC ITDR graph vs lean-team Sam remediationRead full comparisonNative Cloud Suites
Full-tenant Microsoft 365 E5 or Google Workspace Enterprise upgrades carry steep per-seat step-ups and single-vendor blind spots across mixed SaaS, multi-browser, and GenAI stacks.
Elba vs Microsoft Purview & SharePoint
Keep M365 Business Premium or E3: clean up SharePoint and OneDrive oversharing in Teams or Slack, protect ChatGPT/Claude/Copilot, and skip E5 complexity.
Licensing reality: Full Purview DLP, MDCA & Entra Access Reviews require M365 E5 / P2 step-upsRead full comparisonWorkspace Enterprise Tax vs Cross-SaaS StackElba vs Google Workspace Native DLP
Keep Workspace Business Standard or Plus: add 100-file surgical Drive recipient cleanup, Slack/Dropbox/M365 DLP, AI prompt masking, and access reviews.
Licensing reality: Google Workspace Business Plus ($22-$26.40/u/mo) excludes custom Drive DLPRead full comparisonCross-Category Reference
Why 4-in-1 consolidation beats stitching three point tools.
Instead of paying three per-seat contracts across awareness, browser AI, and SaaS governance, teams deploy one API and browser architecture with one employee assistant.
| Capability | Elba | HRM & Phishing Tools | Browser & AI Point Tools | Email-Led SSPM | Enterprise DLP & Suites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow AI browser discovery & local work/personal context | Chrome, Edge, Firefox 128+, Safari 26+ (macOS 26+) | Not included | Included | Email-first; browser extension optional | Often requires OS agent or single-browser lock-in |
| Inline AI prompt masking (fictional values) & blocking | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot | Not included (or external partner add-on) | Prompt blocking; fictional masking varies | Not included | Blocking supported; heavy rule engineering |
| API Cloud DLP & file sharing cleanup | 7 sources + 100-file surgical Google Drive recipient removal | Not included | Not included (browser-only) | No file content or sharing DLP | Single-cloud (Purview) or 6-figure enterprise DSPM |
| OAuth grant risk & SaaS vendor breach / CVE Playbooks | Google Workspace, M365, Dropbox OAuth + CVE/breach alerts | Not included | Browser login focus only | Included | Included (SOC analyst queue) |
| User Access Reviews & PDF/CSV audit packs | 46 identity connectors + CSV and AI screenshot imports | Not included | Not included | Basic workflows; no formal IGA export pack | Requires Entra ID Governance P2 or separate IGA |
| Employee remediation assistant across 4 channels | Sam on Slack, Teams, Google Chat, Email + grace-period auto-fix | Awareness quizzes & nudges only | In-browser banners or admin alerts | Slack and Email nudges | Admin-heavy ticket queues |
| Phishing, quishing, Gmail/Outlook AI triage & training | Included natively in 8 languages + Workday Learning sync | Core focus | Not included | Not included | Separate SKU or absent |
| Agentless rollout & EU core database residency | APIs + browser extension; OVHcloud EU DBs & Gravelines AI | Agentless; hosting varies by vendor | Browser extension; mostly US/UK hyperscalers | Agentless; US-hosted control plane | Often requires OS kernel agent or US-HQ cloud |
Connected Architecture
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Shadow AI Governance
Discover Shadow AI and mask sensitive prompts on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.
ExploreSolutionCloud & SaaS DLP
Clean up public links and external shares across Drive, SharePoint, OneDrive, Slack, and Teams.
ExploreSolutionAutomated User Access Reviews
Run periodic campaigns across 46 connectors plus CSV or screenshot imports with PDF/CSV exports.
ExploreSolutionISO 27001, NIS2 & SOC 2 Controls
Operationalize SaaS inventory, OAuth security, DLP, and phishing readiness with EU OVHcloud hosting.
ExplorePlatformPlatform Overview
See how Data Protection, Apps & Access, AI Security, and Training work together.
ExploreIntegration226 Verified Integrations
Browse 222 native API and SCIM connectors plus 4 managed browsers by capability.
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