Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 33-43451, No. 33-77224, No. 33-83330 and No. 33-24383) of Altris Software, Inc. of our report dated May 12, 1998 appearing on page 29 of this Form 10-K. /s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP San Diego, California March 18, 1998