--- title: "FileAudit Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about FileAudit Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Audit products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/155224/FileAudit/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- # FileAudit Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on October 21, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) FileAudit ## What is FileAudit? Proactively track, audit, report and alert on all access to files and folders on Windows servers. FileAudit is installed in less than 3 minutes on any machine and offers real-time monitoring to access or access attempts, automatic email alerts, reports according to multiple criteria ( (path, file type, access type, IP source address, time, etc.) for auditing and regulatory compliance, alerts on mass access, copying, deletion or movement of bulk files that indicate a potential breach and more. ## What is FileAudit used for? [Audit](https://www.capterra.com/audit-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 33 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 94% Neutral 6% Negative 0% Starting price $50 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial available Free version not included Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for FileAudit?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/fileaudit/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### FileAudit 4.5 (33) VS. [4.3 (117)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143239/TeamMate-Audit-Management/reviews/) Starting Price $50 Flat Rate, Per Month Starting Price $0.01 Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.7 (33) Ease Of Use 4.2 (117) Value For Money 4.7 (31) Value For Money 4.2 (95) Customer Service 4.7 (29) Customer Service 4.1 (104) ## FileAudit alternatives Highest Rated [4.6 (356)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141080/iAuditor/reviews/) Starting price $29.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (580)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148577/MasterControl/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (212)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164872/Netwrix-Auditor/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (104)](https://www.capterra.com/p/210774/ADAudit-Plus/reviews/) Starting price $595.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/155224/FileAudit/alternatives/) ## FAQs about FileAudit Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from FileAudit? FileAudit is most used by IT managers, system administrators, network analysts, and infrastructure engineers who monitor file access, investigate changes, and maintain security controls. Business owners, presidents, and operations staff benefit from audit trails that support oversight, accountability, and compliance reporting across shared files and network storage. Answer based on 33 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is FileAudit built for? FileAudit is built for large government and enterprise environments, while 70% of reviewers are small businesses. Its leading reviewer industries are Accounting and Mechanical or Industrial Engineering at 12% each, followed by Information Technology and Services at 9%. It is commonly used for audit work by 79% of reviewers. Answer based on 33 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of FileAudit? FileAudit offers audit trail tracking, compliance management, and risk assessment for file activity oversight. It also includes a dashboard for activity visibility, monitoring and real-time monitoring for ongoing file changes, network security controls, and data security features for protecting information across connected systems. Pricing ### How much does it cost and what fees or limitations are included? FileAudit starts at $50 per month for the Team plan, billed annually, with 1 server and 100 users. The Small plan is $85 per month and the Medium plan is $140 per month. A free trial is available, and the cloud option extension costs $25 per month. Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does FileAudit offer? FileAudit provides live online sessions, webinars, and documentation to help teams get started. Live online sessions support guided setup and instruction, webinars cover product topics in a scheduled format, and documentation offers written reference material for self-paced review and follow-up. ## Features AI summary Based on 1,894 Audit reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of audit software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Audit Trail** (**50%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Compliance Tracking** (**55%**) - **Compliance Management** (**47%**) FileAudit includes **Audit Trail** and **Compliance Management**, giving teams a clear record of system activity and the tools to manage internal and external compliance requirements. However, it does not offer **Compliance Tracking**. By covering **Audit Trail** and **Compliance Management**, the product helps businesses maintain accountability, document key actions, and stay prepared for reviews and regulatory checks. Audit Trail 4.8 (8) 87.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Compliance Management 4.7 (6) 66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Dashboard 4.8 (10) 70.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Real-Time Monitoring 4.7 (10) 90.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Risk Assessment 4.6 (7) 57.14% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Initiate collection and analysis of known risks Monitoring 3.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user FileAudit 6 features ### All Features - Audit Trail: A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. - Compliance Management: Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier - Dashboard: Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics - Monitoring: Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user - Real-Time Monitoring: Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks - Risk Assessment: Initiate collection and analysis of known risks --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.4 (33) 4.4 Based on 33 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.7 (31) Free Trial [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/155224/FileAudit/pricing/) Team $50.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - 100 Users - 1 Server Small $85.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - 3 Servers - 500 Users Medium $140.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - 1000 Users - 5 Servers Customized Contact Vendor for Pricing It includes: - Custom Servers - Custom Users Value for money 4.7 (31) 4.7 Based on 31 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (29) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (29) 4.7 Based on 29 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 33 reviews Filter by rating Counts reflect reviews available in this feed. 5(18) 4(13) 3(2) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Recent reviews first, then most helpful RE Reviewer Ufficio IT Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great Tool!" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 January 9, 2019 We use FileAudit to monitor our NAS server, in order to be GDPR compliant. Pros The software is very easy to use, simple to configure and does not require any external database. It worth all the money you spend for it! Cons Sometimes CPU utilization goes to 100% (but it depends on the CPU and how many files/folders are monitored) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer IT Consultant Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Overall at great product" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 August 20, 2024 Pros Easy to configure and excellent support. Cons Somewhat limited in regards to some of our needs for special configurations of timeouts and specific exclusions. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VR Verified Reviewer Systems Administrator Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "FileAudit " 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 4/10 January 9, 2019 Pros Ease of installation Ease of Deployment Support Cons Access Levels - its an all or nothing software, can only audit what it can access and can only access what you grant it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DT Daniel T. Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great file monitoring solution" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 10, 2025 Good customer service and the software is easy to navigate. It's a good hub for setting up alerts and other security features. Pros Very easy to use for file monitoring, as a non-IT specialist I was able to easily handle the monitoring tasks I needed. Cons Not too much to dislike, works well for me, the renewal process could be easier without manually inserting a licence key but no major complaints. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VR Verified Reviewer Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "My Experience with FileAudit" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 10, 2019 We can find out when management ask who accessed what files in a specific time period. We can also let someone know who deleted a file in a particular time period. Pros Software is very easy to use and has a very friendly interface. Like the way it does real-time auditing on all of our files servers and can export the results to different formats. Cons I don't like how it doesn't alerts you if the service stops. It only sends the alert messages when you start the service again, but by that time it's too late and you have missed several auditing event. Also, it is hard for a user who receives the report to know when a file was moved because a Move is a Read, Delete, and Write combination. It would be nice if FileAudit would report that is a move with that combination like other software. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Owner Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "FileAudit is a good software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 11, 2019 fileaudit effectively registers access to the confidential information of a Remote DeskTop system Pros It's simple, effective and useful for me and my customer Cons Data retention and sql optimization. tiny problems Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Verified Reviewer Business Owner Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Simple to configure with fast email alerts in real-time." 5.0 January 11, 2019 Pros FileAudit lets you easily specify multiple directories to audit on your network and create rules such as monitoring file reads or writes (per directory). The instant email notifications when a threshold is reached mean we can review any suspicious activity, as it happens which is something we really value! Cons Initially we were getting too many email alerts, but that was our own fault for not picking sensible thresholds for file reads or writes. I guess if there were some recommended values or ways it could analyse 'normal' activity and suggest thresholds for your environment, that would be the only improvement I could think of. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VR Verified Reviewer Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "File Audit" 4.0 January 11, 2019 The software is easy to install and configure to get basic auditing set up very quickly. When I have needed help the IS Decision support team have been very responsive. Pros Installation and setup are extremely quick Cons Sometimes Simplified GUI makes it feel too simplistic sometimes and you need to dig around to find what you want Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VR Verified Reviewer MIS Engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Gets the job done" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 February 13, 2019 Setting up the software was easy. Support was top notch responsive. Pros Setup was easy. Immediately see results. Getting used to the software did not take long. Cons There were some redundancy in the user interface. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Network System Analyst Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "File Audit is Awesome" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 28, 2019 It has been a great overall experience. Pros I like that the product lets me know when and if someone is trying to grab a large sum of files from the server as well as if they are probing in blocked folders trying to find access to something that they should not have. Cons Not much to dislike, it does what we need it to do and it is consistent and reliable. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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