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SoftwareWorld Editorial Review
Why SoftwareWorld Chooses Virtru
"For teams that handle sensitive information, Virtru offers a straightforward way to protect emails and files without disrupting everyday workflows. Data privacy and control are the main reasons businesses turn to this software, especially in industries where sharing confidential content is common. It works well for organizations that need to manage who can access shared files. That said, smaller teams with minimal compliance requirements may find the level of control more than they actually need."
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Product Overview
Virtru Overview
Product description, media, company details, support, training, deployment, customer size, languages, and industries.
Support
Training
Licensing & Deployment
Typical Customers
Why Choose Virtru
Problem it Solves
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Protecting Sensitive Data Through Encryption And Access Control
Target Users
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IT Administrators
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Data Protection Officers
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Compliance Managers
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Security-conscious Business Leaders
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Privacy-focused End-users
Core Use Case
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Protect Sensitive Data
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Control Access Permissions
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Audit Data Usage
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Encrypt Communications
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Simplify Compliance
USP
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Effortless Data Protection With Seamless User Experience
Pros
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End-to-end encryption works directly inside Gmail and Outlook
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Revoke access to sent emails even after delivery
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Fine-grained controls let you set expiration dates on messages
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No need to leave your existing email client to use it
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Works well for regulated industries like healthcare and legal
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Persistent data protection travels with the file, not just the inbox
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Audit trails give admins clear visibility into who accessed what
Cons
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Encryption setup adds friction for non-technical recipients opening shared files
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Advanced admin controls reserved for higher-tier enterprise plans
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Workflow feels clunky when collaborating outside Google or Microsoft ecosystems
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Key management complexity grows quickly as organizational needs scale
Editorial Buyer Guidance
Who Is Virtru Best For?
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Problem It Solves
Protecting Sensitive Data Through Encryption And Access ControlTarget Users
- IT Administrators
- Data Protection Officers
- Compliance Managers
- Security-conscious Business Leaders
- Privacy-focused End-users
Core Use Cases
- Protect Sensitive Data
- Control Access Permissions
- Audit Data Usage
- Encrypt Communications
- Simplify Compliance
Unique Selling Point
Effortless Data Protection With Seamless User Experience
Strengths and Limitations
Virtru Pros & Cons
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Pros
- End-to-end encryption works directly inside Gmail and Outlook
- Revoke access to sent emails even after delivery
- Fine-grained controls let you set expiration dates on messages
- No need to leave your existing email client to use it
- Works well for regulated industries like healthcare and legal
- Persistent data protection travels with the file, not just the inbox
- Audit trails give admins clear visibility into who accessed what
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Cons
- Encryption setup adds friction for non-technical recipients opening shared files
- Advanced admin controls reserved for higher-tier enterprise plans
- Workflow feels clunky when collaborating outside Google or Microsoft ecosystems
- Key management complexity grows quickly as organizational needs scale
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Category-Based Capabilities
Virtru Features
Each category combines the selected software category, its category-specific description, and the features assigned to that category.
Compliance Software 20 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
HIPAA Compliant
Compliance Tracking
Risk Assessment
Environmental Compliance
Policy Management
Alerts/Escalation
ISO Compliance
Incident Management
Risk Management
OSHA Compliance
Document Management
Task Management
Surveys & Feedback
Training Management
Compliance Management
FDA Compliance
Audit Management
Audit Trail
Controls Audit
Access Controls/Permissions
File Sharing Software 23 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Access Controls/Permissions
Alerts/Notifications
Secure Data Storage
Role-Based Permissions
Authentication
Electronic Signature
Drag & Drop
Real Time Synchronization
Task Management
Version Control
Tagging
Collaboration Tools
Search/Filter
Email Management
File Transfer
Activity Tracking
User Management
Encryption
Commenting/Notes
Automatic Backup
Messaging
File Management
Calendar Management
Audit Management Software 20 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Security Auditing
Change Management
Asset Tracking
Document Storage
Real Time Reporting
Incident Management
Document Management
Risk Assessment
Audit Trail
Activity Tracking
Forms Management
Risk Alerts
Inspection Management
Status Tracking
Audit Planning
Policy Management
Issue Management
Compliance Management
Monitoring
Risk Analysis
Data Privacy Software 13 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Data Discovery
Data Subject Requests (DSR/DSAR)
Compliance Management
Consent Management
Data Security
Sensitive Data Identification
Identity Verification
PIA/DPIA
Vendor Risk Management
GDPR Compliance
Security Breach Monitoring
Data Mapping
Data Masking
Email Security Software 7 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Spam Quarantine
Fraud Detection
Encryption
Whitelisting/Blacklisting
Spam Blocker
Email Attachment Protection
Policy Management
Encryption Software 12 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Access Controls/Permissions
Event Logs
Compliance Management
Reporting/Analytics
Audit Trail
Policy Management
Password Management
Real-Time Monitoring
File Encryption
Cloud Encryption
Key Management
Backup and Recovery
GDPR Compliance Software 12 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Risk Management
User Management
Data Mapping
Incident Management
PIA/DPIA
Risk Assessment
Policy Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Compliance Management
Consent Management
Audit Management
Sensitive Data Identification
HIPAA Compliance Software 11 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Data Security
For Healthcare
Incident Management
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Remediation Management
Documentation Management
Policy Training
Access Controls/Permissions
Compliance Tracking
Audit Management
Key Management Software 12 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Lock Management
Alerts/Notifications
Key Holder Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Master Key Management
Barcoding/RFID
Check-in/Check-out
Overdue Tracking
Audit Trail
Cryptographic Keys
Physical Keys
Rekeying
Secure Email Gateway Software 16 selected features Open category ↗ ⌄
Email Monitoring
Email Filtering
Threat Protection
Spam Quarantine
Whitelisting/Blacklisting
Policy Management
SURLB/URIBL Filtering
Spam Detection
Data Loss Prevention
Backup and Recovery
Compliance Management
Email Attachment Protection
Risk Alerts
Spam Blocker
Vulnerability Scanning
Phishing Protection
Connected Applications
Virtru Integrations
Integration information is displayed only when approved integration products are available on the profile.
Gmail
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Dropbox
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Slack
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection
Splunk Enterprise
Okta
ServiceNow
Zoom Meetings
Netskope Active Platform
Pricing Information
Virtru Pricing
Pricing type, currency, trial availability, payment frequency, destination links, and package-level starting prices.
Starter
$119
Per Month
Business
$219
Per Month
CMMS
$399
Per Month
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Verified User Feedback
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Virtru Reviews
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Sheena L.
Program Manager
Effective Email Protection
This software is very effective at protecting my emails from scammers and phishing attempts, giving me peace of mind. It works well overall, though toggling it on and off can sometimes lead to mistakes.
Reviewed on October, 2024
Taraiya D.
Sr. Payroll Generalist
Convenient and User-Friendly
The software is easy to use, and I really like the ability to send communications within file exchanges. Overall, it works well, though occasionally, depending on file size, the decryption process can take a bit longer than expected.
Reviewed on May, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
Virtru FAQs
Answers generated from approved profile information, selected options, packages, integrations, support, training, deployment, and devices.
Virtru is an email security software that helps businesses protect sensitive data and ensure secure email communication. Designed with ease of use in mind, Virtru integrates seamlessly with popular email platforms like Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, offering end-to-end encryption for both outgoing and incoming emails. Virtru allows users to control access to email content, such as setting expiration dates or restricting forwarding, even after the message has been sent. It also ensures compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, making it a reliable solution for industries that require high levels of confidentiality. With its user-friendly interface, Virtru helps organizations safeguard their communications while maintaining workflow productivity.
- No, Virtru does not offer a free version.
- No, Virtru does not offer any free trial.
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Virtru offers the following pricing plans & packages:
Starter
$119 Per Month
Business
$219 Per Month
CMMS
$399 Per Month
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Virtru supports the following payment frequencies:
- Monthly Subscription
- No, Virtru does not offer an API.
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Virtru can be integrated with the following applications:
- Salesforce Sales Cloud , ServiceNow , Google Workspace , Slack , Zoom Meetings , Splunk Enterprise , Gmail , Microsoft Outlook , Okta , Microsoft 365 , Dropbox , ServiceNow , Netskope Active Platform , Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection , ServiceNow
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Virtru offers support with the following options:
- Email , Phone , Chat , Knowledge Base , FAQs/Forum
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Virtru offers training with the following options:
- Live Online , Webinar , Documentation , Videos
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Virtru supports the following languages:
- English
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Following are the typical users of the Virtru:
- Self-Employed , Small-Business , Midsize-Business
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Virtru supports the following deployment:
- Cloud Hosted
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Virtru supports the following devices and operating systems:
- Web-Based , Mac
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