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Azure Bastion vs Microsoft Purview Data Governance comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
Azure Bastion offers significant savings and seamless infrastructure automation, though some users don't see specific cost or time benefits.
Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Purview improves efficiency, security, and compliance, offering significant long-term ROI despite initial setup efforts.
We have noticed savings of approximately twenty percent by using Azure Bastion compared to VM pricing.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
Clients benefit from using a one-stop-shop solution, increasing their visibility across different platforms.
Mcafee Epo Administrator at Consultant/Converge Technology Solutions
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Azure Bastion's customer service is efficient and patient, with positive ratings, though some improvements are needed in data transfer.
Sentiment score
5.5
Microsoft Purview's customer service is mixed, with quick, knowledgeable support but delays and insufficient expertise for complex issues.
We usually get backup within two hours.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
Support is satisfactory but with room for improvement, primarily concerning data transfer issues.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
Overall, it doesn't meet our expectations.
Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
They're skillful people who know what they're doing in their space.
Dex engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
I have a dedicated team as a government agency, and Microsoft assists us promptly.
Data Governance Advisor at a government with 501-1,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Azure Bastion offers scalability for extensive use but lacks customization, meeting diverse organizational needs with varying user exploration.
Sentiment score
7.6
Microsoft Purview Data Governance offers scalable performance, adaptable for diverse environments, with flexible architecture and ongoing scalability updates.
It is designed to provide access over a private network without hitting the internet.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
With automation, you can label five documents or 50,000 with the same amount of clicks.
Dex engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
It allows for one-to-one connections with different types of servers, either cloud-based like AWS, or physical servers.
Data Governance Advisor at a government with 501-1,000 employees
The product is scalable and works across multi-cloud and multi-platform environments.
Mcafee Epo Administrator at Consultant/Converge Technology Solutions
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Azure Bastion is praised for stability and performance, with minimal issues, especially in North America, ensuring long-term reliability.
Sentiment score
7.5
Microsoft Purview is highly stable, evolving consistently, with users appreciating its reliability despite occasional bugs and network issues.
It can take seven days to 24 hours to determine whether a policy is effective.
Mcafee Epo Administrator at Consultant/Converge Technology Solutions
Microsoft Purview Data Governance is absolutely fine in terms of stability.
Data Governance Advisor at a government with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Azure Bastion users face data retrieval costs, limited functionality, browser issues, and call for improved protocol speed and AI support.
Microsoft Purview struggles with non-Azure data lineage, integration issues, limited macOS features, and requires better support and documentation.
I would like to see integrated AI features with Azure Bastion, especially for connectivity issues.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
A storage solution must be created to transfer data, and this requires additional permissions like ACL or NFS.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
It would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote Desktop emulation.
Owner at BNS
It's essential to know if a feature isn't working due to missing licenses.
Mcafee Epo Administrator at Consultant/Converge Technology Solutions
There are some problems with DLP rules, and it would be great if the security around DLP could be expanded.
Cloud Security Specialist at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
A watermark feature or similar tools to help enhance security for end users could be added.
Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Azure Bastion's pricing reflects its high-quality security, starting at $150/month, suitable for enterprises despite competitive alternatives.
Microsoft Purview Data Governance is generally viewed as reasonably priced but has varied opinions on its cost-effectiveness.
Microsoft's pricing is on the higher side and could be more competitive.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
The price is not necessarily cheaper, but it is acceptable.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
The feature might be available in the console, but it won't work without the proper license, creating confusion.
Mcafee Epo Administrator at Consultant/Converge Technology Solutions
Microsoft Purview Data Governance is quite affordable compared to other market solutions, which have high initial costs.
Data Governance Advisor at a government with 501-1,000 employees
I'm not exactly sure how much our license costs, but it is very expensive.
Senior IT Security Risk & Compliance Analyst at a government with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Azure Bastion offers secure VM access with Azure AD integration, avoiding public IPs, supporting scripting, and infrastructure as code.
Microsoft Purview excels in data governance with Azure integration, compliance support, multi-cloud protection, and AI-driven data management.
The most valuable feature of Azure Bastion is its security, which I find to be the best part.
Lead Software Engineer at Glastechnische Industrie Peter LISEC GmbH
The security is the main reason we use Azure Bastion because it is integrated with Azure Active Directory, ensuring that access is secure.
Owner at BNS
Azure Bastion eliminates the need for a jump server by providing secure access to servers without hitting the public network.
IT Manager at NTT DATA
It provides a comprehensive view of the entire ecosystem's threats and compliance in real time.
Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The sensitivity labeling is the most valuable feature because it is the foundation for automating the encryption process and ensuring proper data handling across the organization.
Dex engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Microsoft Purview Data Governance has helped my company by finding insider risks, ensuring data loss prevention, and achieving compliance to make sure everybody is compliant.
Senior IT Security Risk & Compliance Analyst at a government with 501-1,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Bastion
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
25th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (44th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (10th)
Microsoft Purview Data Gove...
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Data Governance (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Microsoft Security Suite category, the mindshare of Azure Bastion is 1.5%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 4.5%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsoft Security Suite Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Governance4.5%
Azure Bastion1.5%
Other94.0%
Microsoft Security Suite
 

Featured Reviews

AP
IT Manager at NTT DATA
Access servers securely over private networks but need better data transfer solutions
Azure Bastion is primarily used to access servers securely without exposing them to the public network. It is configured in a private network to allow accessing an environment without public exposure Azure Bastion eliminates the need for a jump server by providing secure access to servers without…
AS
Tech lead at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Automated data discovery has streamlined management while configuration remains complex
Compared to Big-ID, Microsoft Purview Data Governance looks complicated to me. I do not feel it has a good user-level UI. The interface feels a little complicated compared to Big-ID. I did not appreciate the configuration part. It felt complex, whereas when I went for a Big-ID demo, the interface looked better and was easier to understand for any user.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise31
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Bastion?
Microsoft's pricing is on the higher side and could be more competitive. Startups and small organizations often prefer AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) or GCP due to their lower costs, while la...
What needs improvement with Azure Bastion?
Azure Bastion does its job. However, it would be nice to have the capability to cut and paste across desktops, similar to old-fashioned Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop emulation. I am u...
What is your primary use case for Azure Bastion?
We use Azure Bastion ( /products/azure-bastion-reviews ) as an administration tool to access Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ) Virtual Servers.
What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Purview?
It is designed to seamlessly connect to various data sources, which is particularly beneficial for our customers who primarily use Microsoft technologies.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Purview?
Microsoft Purview Data Governance is quite affordable compared to other market solutions, which have high initial costs. It allows for a cost-effective start with negligible initial cost. However, ...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?
Compared to Big-ID, Microsoft Purview Data Governance looks complicated to me. I do not feel it has a good user-level UI. The interface feels a little complicated compared to Big-ID. I did not appr...
 

Also Known As

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Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview
 

Overview

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