IBM Data Governance vs Microsoft Purview Data Governance comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Governance category. IBM is ranked #23 with an average rating of 8.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6. IBM holds a 1.5% mindshare in DG, compared to Microsoft’s 21.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Data Governance

Ranking in Data Governance

23rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...

Ranking in Data Governance

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of IBM Data Governance is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 21.4%, down from 22.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Governance Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Governance	21.4%
IBM Data Governance	1.5%
Other	77.1%

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Murali B

Associate Manager at Ernst & Young

Provides a single interface to monitor and navigate data quality metrics

One area with room for improvement would be the ability to generate detailed quality reports. Some Python libraries provide quality scores and reports—having that capability within IBM Data Governance would be beneficial. We can see the pass/fail results, but getting additional percentage ratios would add significant value. My experience with IBM Data Governance has mostly been with the GUI. I've noticed some latency when accessing the portal. Also, automating reports can sometimes hang, though that might depend on the overall system. That's where I see the most room for improvement – quicker report generation. Fetching specific data from the IBM Data Governance repository tends to be slower compared to other vendors. For example, Collibra has a more responsive GUI. Retrieving large datasets from the IBM catalog is particularly slow.

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AmrNaeem

Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It helps us by reporting on and auditing leaks and breaches

One important feature is data security, which both end users and the organization seek. Microsoft Purview offers data protection across a multi-cloud and multi-platform environment. It's critical that Purview connects to iOS, Mac, and Android. We could only secure some of our data if it only covered Windows. It provides a comprehensive view of the entire ecosystem's threats and compliance in real time. It's very easy to use. Purview's compliance features are crucial. We have to match some cases in other countries to our own to comply with the policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks here.

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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

"IBM Data Governance improved data analytics operations. During a company merger, we used IBM Data Governance to understand and bridge sample data between systems."

"I don't know if I've gotten much value out of Purview personally, but our security team loves it. Our biggest concern is leakage or theft of our data because we have a lot of PII and stuff that has not been released. We like the insights Purview provides and the way the solution can track and manage things. I'd say that was probably their favorite piece of it so far. From everything the security team has told me, the policy management and DLP features are working spectacularly."

"It starts off with records management, insider risk management, and information protection. And there is the discovery of the clouds, and we can get analytics on that as well, so that we know which user is using which cloud application and for how much time. The Activity explorer tells us which user was transferring out what data at what moment and on which device, including the serial number."

"Purview's greatest benefit for us is data discovery."

"Microsoft Purview Data Governance enables us to show our compliance in real time."

"The cataloging tool is definitely the most valuable... It tells you about all the data you have in your tables, which helps people understand our data. We now know what data we have."

"Microsoft Purview is scalable."

"The availability of pre-designed policies tailored to specific geolocations and customer requirements is a valuable feature."

"Has a good interface and is reasonably priced."

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Cons

"One area with room for improvement would be the ability to generate detailed quality reports. Some Python libraries provide quality scores and reports—having that capability within IBM Data Governance would be beneficial."

"Another area for improvement is in managing the business glossary terms. If they could provide the same type of method that we use to configure the scan rule sets, that would be helpful. Currently, there is no option like this, so we have to do it manually. Automatic detection would be great."

"If we could have a view something like we have in CrowdStrike—which is, I believe, the biggest competitor to Microsoft when it comes to security—a node nodal view, which we also have in Defender, that would make it a more complete, one-stop solution. That would save a lot of time for the admins and the engineers."

"Privacy features should be integrated into the core product rather than offered as optional add-ons, as privacy is not a luxury but a fundamental requirement."

"The standard support is acceptable, but sometimes it doesn't respond fast enough. Overall, it doesn't meet our expectations."

"Non-Microsoft use cases are not very high. It's limited for now."

"There should be more clarity about the costing, particularly how the cost is calculated, especially when utilizing health reports and quality features."

"I'd like to see them improve the training for implementing this type of solution."

"I try to avoid opening tickets with Microsoft due to long response times, which is frustrating."

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"Microsoft Purview is a subscription-based service, so we need either an E3 or E5 license to use it."

"Microsoft Purview is priced in the middle. It isn't the cheapest, but it isn't the most expensive. It's affordable compared to other public cloud services."

"The price is reasonable because most of our clients already have an E3 license, which makes implementation easy."

"I would rate the cost of Microsoft Purview a six out of ten with ten being the most expensive."

"To get the full features of Purview, we currently need E5 enterprise licenses, which are expensive."

"Microsoft Purview has a pay-per-use pricing model, so it's one of the most cost-effective tools, as your cost will be based on your usage. It's a pricing model that Microsoft has nailed down, making it great whether you're a small organization or a multinational, giant organization."

"The pricing is decent. It is neither too low nor too high. Given its capabilities, the pricing is justified."

"Currently, the licensing differs for the governance side compared to the risk and compliance side."

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Answers from the Community

LindaYarema

Works at Lixar

May 5, 2022

Which Data Governance tool would you choose and why: Microsoft Azure Purview or IBM Data Governance?

If I have to choose one, it's Purview. However, it's pretty new (just the beginning), has no complete capabilities and is not mature. IBM is very complex and hard to implement.

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Evgeny Belenky

Director of Community at PeerSpot (formerly IT Central Station)

May 4, 2022

Hi @Kelly Broekstra, @Tracy Hautenen Kriel, @Andrew Wandera and @Tom Kilburn, can you possibly assist @LindaYarema with this question?

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Delmar Assis

CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

May 5, 2022

If I have to choose one, it's Purview. However, it's pretty new (just the beginning), has no complete capabilities and is not mature. IBM is very complex and hard to implement.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	30

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Data Governance?

IBM Data Governance improved data analytics operations. During a company merger, we used IBM Data Governance to understand and bridge sample data between systems.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Data Governance?

I would rate pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. It's pretty expensive.

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What needs improvement with IBM Data Governance?

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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.

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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, ...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?

There should be more clarity about the costing, particularly how the cost is calculated, especially when utilizing health reports and quality features. Additionally, adding more tools around data q...

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Overview

IBM Data Governance is a comprehensive solution designed to help organizations effectively manage and govern their data assets. Its primary use case is to establish and enforce data policies, standards, and rules across the enterprise.

The most valuable functionality of IBM Data Governance includes data classification, data lineage, and data quality management. Data classification enables organizations to categorize and label data based on sensitivity, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. Data lineage provides a clear understanding of the origin and movement of data, facilitating data governance and decision-making. Data quality management ensures data accuracy, completeness, and consistency, enhancing overall data reliability.

IBM Data Governance helps organizations in several ways. Firstly, it improves data visibility and control, enabling organizations to understand their data landscape and make informed decisions. Secondly, it enhances data security and privacy by enforcing policies and standards, reducing the risk of data breaches. Thirdly, it promotes collaboration and accountability among data stakeholders, fostering a culture of data governance. Lastly, it enables organizations to optimize data usage and value, leading to improved operational efficiency and better business outcomes.

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The new Microsoft Purview portal offers an enhanced governance experience, serving as a unified platform for managing and governing data across various sources, including Azure, Microsoft 365, on-premises, and multicloud environments. Designed to streamline governance, compliance, risk, and security efforts, the new portal provides a user-friendly interface and unlocks advanced features like live view and preset scans. Existing users of Microsoft Purview can upgrade to this enhanced experience, gaining access to improved user interface, enhanced capabilities, and consolidated management of data assets. Additionally, the upgrade sets the stage for future developments, including account consolidation and fine-grained access control.

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Sample Customers

TIAA CREF, Control Risks Group

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