Ataccama ONE Platform vs Varonis Platform comparison

Ataccama and Varonis are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Ataccama is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0, while Varonis is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. Ataccama holds a 2.3% mindshare in DG, compared to Varonis’s 10.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ataccama users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Varonis users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 7, 2025

Ataccama ONE Platform and Varonis Platform compete in the data management and security domain. Varonis appears to have the upper hand in organizations prioritizing stringent data protection due to its specialized capabilities in data security.

Features: Ataccama ONE offers comprehensive data governance and quality management, integrating data profiling, cataloging, and governance functionalities. It includes flexible drag-and-drop features and supports AI and machine learning. Varonis Platform specializes in data security with robust threat detection, compliance features, and the ability to identify sensitive data and unauthorized access easily.

Room for Improvement: Ataccama ONE could enhance its integration capabilities with other platforms and ease the complexity in deployment for non-technical users. Additionally, improved real-time processing and analytics could benefit users. Varonis could benefit from refining the accuracy of its alerts to reduce false positives, adding more extensive data visualization tools, and offering more detailed documentation on its advanced features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ataccama ONE provides a user-friendly deployment model with reliable support, though customization may be needed for existing systems. Varonis offers streamlined deployment with efficient guidance during setup, ensuring a smoother transition for security-focused teams.

Pricing and ROI: Ataccama ONE presents competitive pricing with ROI from improved data quality. Varonis, while potentially higher in upfront costs, offers substantial ROI through reduced security risks and lower compliance costs, making it a sound choice for organizations focused on long-term security savings.

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Categories and Ranking

Ataccama ONE Platform

Ranking in Data Governance

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Quality (4th), Data Scrubbing Software (3rd), Master Data Management (MDM) Software (4th)

Varonis Platform

Ranking in Data Governance

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (20th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (9th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (7th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (7th), Ransomware Protection (10th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (7th), Insider Risk Management (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Ataccama ONE Platform is 2.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 10.6%, up from 8.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Governance Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Varonis Platform	10.6%
Ataccama ONE Platform	2.3%
Other	87.1%

Data Governance

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JohnZacharkan

Senior Architect at SourcEdge

Enhanced data quality with machine learning support in diverse environments

We used Ataccama ONE to read data from the mainframe for a data quality perspective. There's a significant lack in that area with tools being able to interface with mainframe. MetLife has a diverse environment, including DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, legacy, and vSAN files. Being able to work in these various environments and put them to a single data quality tool was very appealing. Additionally, Ataccama supported AI and machine learning, which was one of the features I liked. Furthermore, we were able to interface bidirectionally with Collibra for data governance, catching data quality issues before propagating through the system.

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Frederic Delos

Senior Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Offers the ability to identify sensitive areas, allowing you to drill down into the sensitive data

The most effective feature for me is its ability to identify sensitive areas, allowing you to drill down into the sensitive data, provided you have access, to determine whether it's a false positive or a true positive. That's the best thing for me, out of all of it. It's got everything, like other ones, but I like to be able to look at something if I'm doing forensics on the alert and say, "Okay, do I really need to do something with this?" For example, we don't want sensitive data in our OneDrive. So it identifies the sensitive data that's possibly in the OneDrive. And what I can do is look at it and identify whether it's actually sensitive data in Datalert or whether it looks like sensitive data, but I know it's a false positive. If it is a false positive, I can basically say ignore this pattern based on X, Y, and Z, you know, whether it's Redjax or keyword proximity. So I like that. With other tools, I gotta go through a whole process because it's a little bit more complex. Here, I can tag it and bag it in one shot. And the next good time I scan, it slips over it. So it helps in that.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Customer service was excellent, and I would give it a ten out of ten."

"The drag-and-drop feature is incredibly flexible and straightforward."

"The desktop version of the solution was particularly valuable to me, primarily for creating components. We opted for the data quality aspect to assess the quality of our data warehouse. The functionalities available allowed us to not only check data quality but also serve as an ETL tool. This versatility enabled data transformation and storage in various formats, including files on platforms like SharePoint or local online directories. The flexibility of the tool catered to the specific needs of those building components, contributing to our desired outcomes."

"The product’s important feature is data profiling and quality check."

"It is also easy to deploy."

"The ease of use of the user console is valuable."

"The data profile itself is excellent. You can understand the quality of the data in layman's terms."

"The notable aspect lies in the workflow structure, where building the workflow aligns significantly with data governance."

"The solution ensures that users have not accidentally shared sensitive information with the wrong people or too many people."

"The analytics would have to be our most valuable feature."

"On the Varonis side, technical support is phenomenal. Their ability to explain is very good, and they seem to be very knowledgeable. When I get an alert that doesn't quite make sense, they dive in there and kind of take me through it. That's very useful and very good. There are some false alerts, but it is better to have a false alert than no alert at all."

"There's also a 90-day policy where if a user is not using the warehouse, it will automatically delete that username."

"Technical support from Varonis is rated as nine out of ten."

"That alerting and reporting service is great."

"I also appreciate the reporting feature, which allows for the extraction of various reports based on specific needs. These reports can be used for audit purposes, such as tracking changes in file locations or deletions."

"The most important feature is remediation. In remediation support, there is no group permission. We'll go ahead and remediate the access from the Dell folder to the parent folder."

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Cons

"I believe it would be beneficial if it could enhance its flexibility to connect with a wider range of downstream systems beyond just Excel and Postgres."

"Speaking specifically about the version we use, version 12.3, I'm unsure if this has been addressed in subsequent versions. One improvement I'd like to see pertains to the language used in certain components, especially in data quality checks. The language complexity posed a challenge for beginners. Although we had on-site assistance from Ataccama, making it manageable for us, some individuals found it difficult to comprehend, necessitating additional support. The provision of a comprehensive guide for on-premise installation can also be enhanced. The lack of detailed information on the solution's workings and the overwhelming nature of notifications, with extensive content, were areas of concern. Streamlining the notification content in newer versions would significantly expedite issue resolution."

"Data movement is a pain."

"It is complicated to fetch 20-25 reports when we profile the data."

"Although DQA can fetch data from most of the commonly used data sources, it has limited modifiers to get data, meaning that the number of technologies from which the data can be acquired is limited. For example, DQA does not support fetching data from Twitter or Facebook. Many competitors have this feature."

"The interfacing to tools such as Collibra was somewhat cumbersome and required more thought."

"They could focus more on marketing the product. The current marketing strategy is not working."

"There is a notable challenge in having to provide detailed filters before the site recognizes the search criteria."

"The solution's areas of improvement are the interface and the dependency on on-premises deployment for some components."

"For unstructured data monitoring, it's one of the top ones, if not the top one, due to its usability."

"We have Microsoft Office 365. I just saw an article today which says that they're actually getting integrated with Microsoft Office 365, which would be a useful feature. For user-based reports, log on activity, and stuff like that, it doesn't seem to really be present like Log360. That could just be my inexperience with it. I've been dealing with it for only about two and a half months."

"The remediation process can be improved. There will be no existing permission group for the McAfee channel domains. We can create a new permissions group for the required folder."

"One area for improvement is the calculation engine. When applying rules in Varonis, especially for large datasets (terabytes of data), the calculations can be slow and require time to process. Speeding up this process would be beneficial."

"Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety."

"The GUI should be more functional. There should be a process for connecting through Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc."

"There is one thing that if I add something manually, I get so many alerts. That's the biggest bad thing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no need to buy a license. You can just download it and use it for free."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"Despite not being extremely low-cost, the pricing appears reasonable, making it a profitable and viable choice for companies that prioritize data security and adhere to specific policies."

"Our licensing model wasn't user-specific; instead, we paid fees for the engine and maintenance. As we didn't have a support contract, maintenance fees were likely nonexistent. Regarding the upgrade, we had an account for the initial two or three years, and considering the features provided by the solution, the pricing was reasonable."

"You could do a subscription, where you pay yearly, or you could purchase it outright. The licensing cost is based on the number of users on the system that you are monitoring."

"Varonis Platform wasn't certainly the cheapest solution."

"It's expensive, kind of, really expensive."

"The pricing is good. It neither expensive nor cheap. It is average."

"Licensing is on an annual basis. Maintenance and renewal fees are separate. Varonis Datalert is quite expensive."

"The platform is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ataccama ONE Platform?

The notable aspect lies in the workflow structure, where building the workflow aligns significantly with data governance.

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What needs improvement with Ataccama ONE Platform?

The interfacing to tools such as Collibra was somewhat cumbersome and required more thought. While it was possible to configure these interfaces, they required some coding. It would be beneficial i...

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What is your primary use case for Ataccama ONE Platform?

Some of the use cases for Ataccama ONE included data quality, identifying and mapping to Collibra, which was their data governance tool. It was critical for them to interface directly with that too...

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What do you like most about Varonis Platform?

The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand w...

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What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?

Varonis started as an on-premises solution and is transitioning to cloud. It hasn't fully moved yet, which is an area for improvement. Varonis requires more access permissions for its core function...

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What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?

The primary use case for Varonis Platform is data discovery, specifically for discovering sensitive data in our organization to protect it. We are looking for a solution that can scan our repositor...

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Compared 8% of the time

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Overview

Ataccama ONE Platform provides a comprehensive solution for profiling, cleansing, and integrating data with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, enhancing data quality and governance.

Ataccama ONE Platform enhances data profiling and cleansing with easy configuration and robust integration, such as with Collibra. Users value its drag-and-drop capabilities, supporting mainframe, AI, and machine learning. The platform improves data security through profiling and masking while offering extensive integration options. Some areas needing improvement include large database handling and batch management. Additional support for social media data sources, better documentation, and clearer language would be beneficial. Enhanced interfaces, particularly with Collibra, and refined notification systems are desired. This platform suits users seeking improvements in data quality, governance classification, and data migration, connecting with sources like Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and Teradata.

What are the key features of Ataccama ONE Platform?

Data Profiling and Cleansing: Enhances data quality with easy configuration.
Flexible Integration: Seamless integration with platforms like Collibra.
Drag-and-Drop Interface: Provides ease in workflow management.
Support for AI and Machine Learning: Offers advanced analytical capabilities.
Data Security: Ensures protection with profiling and masking features.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Improved Data Quality: Enhances data accuracy and reliability.
Enhanced Governance: Facilitates better metadata classification and compliance.
Increased Efficiency: Streamlines data integration and transformation processes.
Advanced Analytics: Leverages AI for insightful data analysis.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Ataccama ONE Platform facilitates data quality management and ensures compliance by connecting with data sources such as Microsoft SQL and Oracle. These industries utilize it for data migration tasks, ensuring data integrity through mapping and transformation processes.

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Varonis Platform enhances data security and governance with advanced analytics, identifying unusual access patterns and sensitive areas. Its centralized interface manages permissions across systems, offering essential capabilities for alerting and reporting.

Varonis Platform provides continuous data protection and monitoring by identifying and alerting on unauthorized data access. It offers comprehensive insights into file access and user activities, supporting data classification and simplifying compliance with tracking and monitoring capabilities. Integration with storage systems enables users to manage permissions and access effectively. Room for improvement includes cloud integration and simplifying its interface and calculation engine for ease of use. Challenges include on-premises dependency, licensing costs, and a need for enhanced DLP capabilities.

What are the primary features of Varonis Platform?

24/7 Technical Support: Ensures continuous assistance and issue resolution.
Advanced Analytics: Identifies unusual data access patterns for increased security.
Centralized Permission Management: Manages access permissions across systems.
Data Classification: Categorizes data to enhance protection measures.
Integration with Storage Systems: Simplifies compliance through tracking and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Increased Security: Protects against unauthorized data access.
Compliance Simplification: Offers comprehensive tracking and monitoring to meet compliance standards.
Efficient Permission Management: Simplifies access controls across platforms.
Enhanced Alerting: Provides timely notifications of potential security breaches.

In finance, Varonis aids in safeguarding sensitive financial data, while in healthcare, it secures patient records. Legal industries utilize it for protecting client information, and retail sectors manage sensitive customer data. These industries benefit from Varonis' ability to prevent unauthorized access and streamline compliance.

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Société Générale, First Data, Raiffeisenbank International, T-Mobile, Avast, RSA, Toronto Public Library

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