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PA File Sight
Shawnee, Kansas, USA
What it is
PA File Sight is an on-premises product for file integrity monitoring, ransomware protection, data loss prevention, and file access auditing. It records who creates, reads, changes, moves, or deletes files and folders, along with usernames, IP addresses, and computer names. For network-based ransomware, it uses honeypots, heuristics, and executable allow rules to detect attacks and stop them. Real-time rules can detect file copying and block access to cloud folders or external drives. The Lite and Ultra editions differ; Ultra adds historical reports and advanced alerts for file-copying activity or possible information leaks. Settings, databases, and network information stay on customer servers. An embedded database is included by default, with Microsoft SQL Server as an alternative. Communications use SSL/TLS by default, and stored credentials are encrypted with Microsoft's CryptProtectData function. A fully functional 30-day trial is available without a credit card or purchase. The central server and Satellite software require 64-bit Windows. Paid options include perpetual licenses and an Ultra subscription at $30 per month per monitored server or device for 1–9 devices.
For and against
For
- Records file actions with usernames, IPs, and computer names.
- Can detect and stop network-based ransomware attacks.
- Rules can restrict copying to cloud folders or external drives.
- A full 30-day trial requires no credit card.
Against
- Central server and Satellite require 64-bit Windows.
- It is not cloud-based.
- Ultra subscription is $30 per month per monitored device for 1–9 devices.
The verdict
PA File Sight combines file auditing with ransomware and data-loss controls while keeping its data on customer servers. Check the Windows requirement and edition differences when choosing a deployment.
Who it suits
It suits organizations that need on-premises file activity monitoring, ransomware detection, or controls against file copying. It may also help teams tracking file-access requirements tied to listed compliance standards.
Plans and prices
PA File Sight Endpoint perpetual
Optional endpoint license · first-year support and maintenance included
Read 15 Oct 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Ultra subscription
10–19: $18 · 20–49: $14.40 · 50–99: $10.50 · 100–249: $9
Read 15 Oct 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Lite perpetual
20–49: $99 · 50–99: $73 · 100–249: $67 · 250–499: $27
Read 15 Oct 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Ultra perpetual
20–49: $299 · 50–99: $221 · 100–249: $215 · 250–499: $210
Read 15 Oct 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Endpoint — perpetual
Optional · requires an Ultra-licensed server · each client computer requires a license
Read 30 Sep 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Ultra — subscription (1–9 devices)
1–9 monitored devices · 10 Endpoint licenses included · additional Endpoints billed in sets of 10 for $5 USD per month per set
Read 30 Sep 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Lite — perpetual (1–9 servers)
1–9 servers per order · each monitored server requires a license
Read 30 Sep 2026 · poweradmin.com
PA File Sight Ultra — perpetual (1–9 servers)
1–9 servers per order · each monitored server requires a license
Read 30 Sep 2026 · poweradmin.com
On the record
- API authentication
- The 2026 release notes state that the External API supports Basic Authentication and Bearer Token authentication.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Bulk-copy detection
- Ultra supports bulk-copy detection and the optional Endpoint adds client-side copy evidence.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud-drive controls
- Trusted Applications rules can block writes to OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox folders.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- CMSWire lists Power Admin as founded in 2002 with approximately 50 employees.cmswire.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- The company lists its headquarters at 22052 W 66th Street, Suite 292, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Power Admin says its products have been developed and improved for over 24 years.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company ownership
- Power Admin LLC describes itself as privately held, debt-free, profitable and without outside investors.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The vendor says file access auditing can help meet requirements including HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA, FISMA, ISO 27001/27002, and NIST standards.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Database
- It uses an embedded database by default and can alternatively store data in Microsoft SQL Server.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Database options
- Installations can use embedded SQLite or an external Microsoft SQL Server database.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data loss prevention
- It can detect file copying and block access to cloud folders or external drives using real-time rules.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment and data
- The product is not cloud-based; settings, databases, and network information stay on the customer's servers.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Documentation depth
- The help map covers installation, monitors, actions, reports, failover, endpoints, USB blocking, API, SSO and status pages.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download and trial
- The 10.2 download includes a fully functional 30-day Ultra or Lite trial without signup or credit card.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Editions
- The product has Ultra and Lite editions, and the Ultra edition includes historical reports and advanced alerts for detecting file copying activity or information leaks.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- External API
- A documented HTTPS External API supports operations including adding servers, exporting configuration and retrieving monitor information.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- File access monitor
- The File Sight monitor records or alerts on reads, writes, deletes and other file or directory operations.poweradmin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- File auditing
- It audits who deletes, moves, reads, creates, or changes files and folders, and reports usernames, IP addresses, and computers.poweradmin.com · read 30 Sep 2026
