MIA vs. Feroot: Which is Better?
You’re on the Payments Guardian website, so we might be slightly biased. But we’ll make our case. To further your research, here’s the Feroot product page.
First, the differences are shown in a table; more details are provided below.
The Differences Between MIA and Feroot
Features | MIA | vs Feroot |
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Paid Tier Starts At | $34.95 per month | $5,000 per year |
Script Justification & Categorization | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (unidentified) |
Historical Script Tracking | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ Yes |
Screenshot-Based Monitoring | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Real-Time Script Monitoring | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
AI-Driven Analysis | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Proactive Threat Blocking | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Protects Invoice Payment Links | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (unidentified) |
Continuous AI Learning & Adaptation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (unidentified) |
Automated PCI Compliance | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (unidentified) |
Focuses on Client-Side Attacks | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Real-Time Behavioral Threat Detection | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (unidentified) |
Non-Intrusive Implementation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
What We Don’t Like About Feroot
Feroot offers strong client-side JavaScript security, but its solution is split into two separate products: PageGuard and Inspector. This creates complexity and potential gaps in security coverage.
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PageGuard primarily uses permissions and allows lists to decide which scripts can run, which requires manual maintenance. This approach lacks the real-time adaptability that MIA provides.
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Inspector deploys synthetic users disguised as honeypots to simulate browsing behavior and detect malicious scripts. While effective for tracking attacks, this method relies on periodic crawling rather than real-time protection.
Key Limitations of Feroot:
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There is no automatic blocking of malicious scripts. Feroot relies on pre-approved allow lists, meaning zero-day attacks can still slip through.
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No compliance automation – Feroot does not automate PCI DSS SAQ A compliance, which MIA does natively.
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Expensive compared to MIA – Feroot’s pricing starts at $5,000 per year, while MIA is free for Payments Guardian merchants.
More About MIA
MIA doesn’t just monitor—it proactively defends merchants by detecting unauthorized script activity and enforcing security policies in real time.
Unlike Feroot, MIA is designed to automate PCI compliance for SAQ A merchants by monitoring scripts, detecting unauthorized changes, and enforcing security policies. This helps businesses stay compliant without requiring additional tools or extensive manual reporting.
MIA also retains a history of script activity for compliance validation and security audits, updating AI and large language models (LLMs) in real time to continuously improve its detection mechanisms.
Additionally, MIA is included at no additional cost for Payments Guardian merchants, while Feroot requires a costly annual subscription.
Your Choice!
So there you have it—our take on how MIA compares to Feroot. Have we made our case, or are you still seeking more information? MIA is the clear choice if you’re ready for the most advanced AI-driven compliance and security solution.
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