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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs Vanta comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

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
6.4
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager enhances ROI by reducing costs, process times, and improving security with no extra fees.
Sentiment score
3.8
Users find ROI evaluation challenging, but Vanta streamlines compliance, saving time and enhancing security and ISO progress.
The process is reduced from weeks to a day, showcasing a solid nine for return on investment.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.0
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's support needs improvement with slow response times, inconsistent support, and insufficient training resources.
Sentiment score
5.9
Despite geographical delays, Vanta's customer support is highly rated for responsiveness, effective solutions, and favorable deals for small businesses.
Since I approach them with more complicated issues, it takes quite a bit of time to get through those two support tiers.
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
The support staff, who are often outsourced, seem not adequately equipped to handle issues quickly and efficiently.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
The quality of support is affected because most support staff seem focused on obtaining five-star ratings rather than resolving problems thoroughly.
System Administrator at Templars
Every time I ask their customer success team, if I get a technical question and I've done this half a dozen times in the last year, they will respond within the next 24 hours.
Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
The customer support from Vanta is good.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers scalable compliance management, adaptable to expanding needs, though policy granularity can sometimes be limited.
Sentiment score
6.4
Vanta excels in scalability, integrating smoothly with frameworks for diverse compliance needs, ensuring high satisfaction across organization sizes.
As services increase, eDiscovery capabilities also increase, allowing easy deployment.
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
It is straightforward since it scans everything, covering all aspects needed in our operations.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
While the solution is scalable in terms of user numbers, there are limitations when creating more granular level policies.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is stable and reliable, though could improve in user-friendliness and competitiveness in eDiscovery tools.
Sentiment score
7.7
Vanta is stable and reliable, despite occasional latency and connection issues, with users rating it highly for uptime.
Despite stability, it needs to be more user-friendly and competitive compared to other eDiscovery tools.
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
It is reliable and I can depend on it.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
In terms of latency, stability is not an issue.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Vanta is very stable; we haven't had any downtimes or weird behavior so far, which we really appreciate.
DevOps Engineer / SRE at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
There are connection problems about 50% of the time because of the automated evidence collection.
Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager requires better integration, automation, accessibility, and expanded functionality; users seek improved interface and budget-friendly licensing.
Vanta requires enhancements in customer support, product clarity, and user interface for improved user experience and scalability.
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Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work.
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
The Purview Compliance Portal's log management could be more user-friendly, making data retrieval, like email logs, challenging.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
I recommend understanding exactly how much work your team will still be responsible for, what assistance is time-limited, and that Vanta may hold you to the entire contract even if the platform is not a workable fit.
Vanta has been really nice, with a nice user experience, clear layout, and very reasonable recommendations compared to other platforms we've tried.
DevOps Engineer / SRE at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
The UI is not super intuitive, but now that I've worked with it for a couple of years, I know how to navigate and get around.
Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is cost-effective, especially for Microsoft 365 E5 users, offering competitive pricing with strong compliance benefits.
Vanta offers value through partners reducing audit costs but is often seen as costly with mixed enterprise feedback.
I rate the pricing as a one since it is included in what I am already paying for, as part of the Microsoft 365 E5 licensing.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
It was not excessively expensive.
Systems Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
Vanta's pricing for small businesses allows you to double that person's SOC/ISO compliance capabilities for less than the cost of another staff member.
Vice President of Technology at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Do not sign the contract until you're thoroughly happy with their platform.
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager streamlines compliance with integrated tools, automation, and dashboards, enhancing security and efficiency across platforms.
Vanta excels in automation, compliance monitoring, system integration, user-friendly interface, and efficient policy implementation, enhancing audit readiness.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service.
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
The most valuable feature is data classification retention since I deal with terabytes of data, and managing and monitoring it simplifies the process.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
The best aspect is that it requires little to no time for implementation if I am using all of Microsoft's tools.
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
Vanta has positively impacted my organization by helping us remediate a lot of vulnerabilities and bad practices, especially from vulnerable ECR repos, and enforced good behavior.
DevOps Engineer / SRE at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
The best features Vanta offers in my opinion are the key performance indicators for framework compliance as well as integration into internal environments and accurate data provided towards compliance frameworks and metrics.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
All our policy documents are organized so I always know where I can go to get the latest and greatest version of those.
Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Complianc...
Ranking in Data Governance
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (23rd)
Vanta
Ranking in Data Governance
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Compliance Consulting (1st), Compliance Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is 1.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vanta is 2.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Vanta2.0%
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager1.1%
Other96.9%
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2797275 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
Compliance reporting has provided governance insights and now needs faster expert support access
I would rate Microsoft Support a six or seven on a scale of one to ten, depending on who you get. Microsoft could potentially improve by being able to reach the right people immediately instead of having to deal with lower-level support staff. As an enterprise customer, having that enterprise liaison is beneficial. I have a single point of contact for issues. Previously, when this was first set up without that liaison, calling support meant getting level one support who could not help, then level two support who also could not help, and finally reaching someone who could actually assist. Having a designated Microsoft representative or support person is definitely key.
reviewer2585640 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Compliance workflows have become organized and automation supports ongoing healthcare audits
There are always tons of rooms for improvement for Vanta. I kind of exaggerated a little bit about the policy control. I don't really love the way they handle the revision management of that feature. If I'm on V1 of the policy document and I make some changes to it, then I get rid of V1 and then I re-upload V2. It's not that it keeps a running history of each of the different revisions. A little bit of an issue with that, but workable. I don't really have any negative complaint right now that would be worthwhile expressing. It's just that there's a lot of features. The UI is not super intuitive, but now that I've worked with it for a couple of years, I know how to navigate and get around. Initially, it was a little bit of a struggle understanding how these things would all work.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
The pricing and setup cost is comparable to everything else that would be available regarding licensing. It was not excessively expensive. It is another expense to manage, but paying for the soluti...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is used for governance and checking to ensure that what is being put out there is correct and is not violating any corporate policies. We use it for data classi...
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
I have experience with IronScales by chance or other similar products. It was not purchased through AWS Marketplace but was purchased through a vendor. We do deal with Intune with Microsoft. I have...
What needs improvement with Vanta?
There is significant room for improvement in support, product clarity, and flexibility for small startups. Our experience with Vanta has been terrible. We previously used Sprinto, with which we com...
What is your primary use case for Vanta?
I used the solution for SOC2, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance.
What advice do you have for others considering Vanta?
Vanta's sales practices are outlandishly predatory. They made us use AWS Marketplace Subscription as a way to make it sound like it's a subscription that can be cancelable whenever we wish.
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Compliance Manager
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Sample Customers

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Care Directives, Shortcut , Nayya, Heizenrader, Treasury Prime
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