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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs Varonis Platform comparison

Microsoft and Varonis are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #17 with an average rating of 7.6, while Varonis is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3. Microsoft holds a 1.0% mindshare in DG, compared to Varonis’s 7.9% mindshare. Additionally, 70% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Varonis users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 14, 2025

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager and Varonis Platform compete in the data governance and compliance market. Purview is favored for its Microsoft 365 integration and comprehensive compliance features, while Varonis excels in data governance and threat detection.

Features: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers data protection across multi-cloud environments, insightful dashboards, and integration with Microsoft 365. Its data classification, labeling capabilities, and regulatory compliance features are valuable. Varonis Platform focuses on data access governance, threat detection, and user behavior analytics. It provides detailed insights into data usage patterns, robust monitoring, and seamless integration with multiple data sources.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Purview requires improvements in behavior compliance, user interface, and Teams integration. Users desire more automation in bulk tasks and clearer policy configuration options. Varonis Platform users indicate a need for a simplified update process, better integration with third-party solutions, and reduced setup complexity and costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Purview is mainly deployed in cloud environments and has mixed reviews on customer service due to delayed support. Varonis Platform, deployed both on-premises and in the cloud, receives praise for its technical support despite a complex initial setup. Microsoft should enhance support responsiveness, while Varonis could benefit from simplifying its deployment process.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers cost-effective pricing, appealing especially to Microsoft service users through bundled licenses. Users report cost savings and a reduction in the need for additional solutions. Varonis Platform is noted for high licensing costs but is valued for its comprehensive features, making it suitable for larger enterprises. While Purview offers budget-friendly solutions, Varonis justifies its higher cost with robust functionalities.

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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
5.4
Varonis Platform offers significant financial benefits by reducing costs and enhancing data security despite initial implementation expenses.
The process is reduced from weeks to a day, showcasing a solid nine for return on investment.
Peter-Murphy
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
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I definitely say that we have had time savings by using the DataVantage module and also time savings using the AD module when we are dealing with different incidents.
Jonathan Johnson
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I have seen a return on investment mainly through time savings and improved security for sensitive data, making it a valuable investment.
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
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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
7.6
Varonis Platform's customer service is praised for responsiveness, expertise, yet some report resolution delays despite overall high satisfaction.
Since I approach them with more complicated issues, it takes quite a bit of time to get through those two support tiers.
Tadas Semionovas
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
The support staff, who are often outsourced, seem not adequately equipped to handle issues quickly and efficiently.
Rakesh Rajan
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.
Adeboye Oyemade
System Administrator at Templars
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The customer support is above par; it is what I think other organizations should look at to be comparable to.
Jonathan Johnson
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
They respond quickly to anything we need, which is not common among platforms.
Fekri Hached
Database and crm dynamics engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
I would rate the customer support for Varonis Platform at nine out of ten.
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
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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
6.7
Varonis Platform excels in scalable data management with minimal staffing, adaptable to various environments, and offers user training.
As services increase, eDiscovery capabilities also increase, allowing easy deployment.
Sarfraz Shaikh
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
It is straightforward since it scans everything, covering all aspects needed in our operations.
Peter-Murphy
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.
Rakesh Rajan
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
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Varonis Platform is highly rated for scalability.
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
Varonis's scalability as eight to eight point five out of ten.
KumarVivek
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
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Sarfraz Shaikh - PeerSpot reviewerPeter-Murphy - PeerSpot reviewer
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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
7.0
Varonis Platform is reliable with high stability but can struggle with performance issues during large data handling and deployments.
Despite stability, it needs to be more user-friendly and competitive compared to other eDiscovery tools.
Sarfraz Shaikh
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
It is reliable and I can depend on it.
Peter-Murphy
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
In terms of latency, stability is not an issue.
Rakesh Rajan
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
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Room For Improvement

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager requires better integration, automation, accessibility, and expanded functionality; users seek improved interface and budget-friendly licensing.
Varonis Platform needs improved cloud integration, automatic updates, enhanced UI, better data scanning, and cost-effective, advanced features.
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Sarfraz Shaikh
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work.
Tadas Semionovas
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.
Rakesh Rajan
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
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Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety.
KumarVivek
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
A phishing email module would be great; I look forward to when that comes out.
Jonathan Johnson
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Enhancing tighter integration with third-party solutions, such as SIEM or SOAR platforms, for smoother incident response workflows.
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
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Setup Cost

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is cost-effective, especially for Microsoft 365 E5 users, offering competitive pricing with strong compliance benefits.
Varonis Platform pricing suits large enterprises, seen as either costly or justified by its feature-rich value.
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.
Peter-Murphy
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors.
Rakesh Rajan
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
It was not excessively expensive.
reviewer2797275
Systems Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
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Varonis is known for its high licensing cost, which can include the cost of multiple servers required for its operations, called collectors.
KumarVivek
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Varonis Platform has been good, with competitive costs.
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
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Peter-Murphy - PeerSpot reviewer
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Valuable Features

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager streamlines compliance with integrated tools, automation, and dashboards, enhancing security and efficiency across platforms.
Varonis Platform enhances security with 24/7 support, behavior analytics, data governance, threat detection, and simplified access management UI.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service.
Sarfraz Shaikh
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.
Peter-Murphy
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.
Tadas Semionovas
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
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Varonis is excellent for scanning unstructured data sources like file shares, OneDrive, SharePoint, Azure Blob Storage, and S3s.
KumarVivek
Cyber Security Senior Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Varonis Platform is agent-based and AI-driven for detection and response, identifying data based on its content and context.
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
We have created automatic scripts in case there is a chance that it is a ransomware malicious actor, and it will automatically disable the user, log them out, and disable the actual workstation.
Jonathan Johnson
cybersecurity architect at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Complianc...
Ranking in Data Governance
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (23rd)
Varonis Platform
Ranking in Data Governance
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (15th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (4th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (1st), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (7th), Ransomware Protection (7th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (6th), Insider Risk Management (1st), AI Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is 1.0%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Varonis Platform is 7.9%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Varonis Platform7.9%
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager1.0%
Other91.1%
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

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Adeboye Oyemade
System Administrator at Templars
Opportunities for improvement overshadow benefits
Microsoft support is great overall. However, their business model of outsourcing to third-party partners, especially in Nigeria with tech experts and other partners, needs improvement. I have raised tickets and worked with these support teams. Microsoft needs to address how partners treat their technical support staff. The quality of support is affected because most support staff seem focused on obtaining five-star ratings rather than resolving problems thoroughly. This appears to be due to the pressure from partners and Microsoft's feedback metrics system. They often rush to close tickets without deeply investigating complaints. From the level of support received, I usually try to resolve issues independently. I rate the engineers favorably understanding their pressures, even when issues remain unresolved. Overall, I would rate Microsoft Support five out of 10.
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SureshKumar - PeerSpot reviewer
SureshKumar
Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd
Has improved data visibility and protection while enabling automated compliance monitoring
Varonis Platform offers multiple features for data protection, such as data discovery and classification. We can identify, discover, and classify sensitive data effectively, which is crucial given the DPDP law in India and GDPR. The platform also excels in access and exposure tracking, enabling us to monitor users, permissions, and reduce access to sensitive files. Additionally, it includes UEBA for behavior analytics and threat detection, making it valuable for compliance and audit readiness. Varonis Platform has helped our organization primarily for DPDP compliance, although I currently don't have a specific example related to GDPR or HIPAA. A unique feature of Varonis Platform that stands out to me is that, in the current market, it is one of the best data classification solutions available. Compared to others such as Forcepoint, Varonis Platform is agent-based and AI-driven for detection and response, identifying data based on its content and context, and it includes automated remediation and lifecycle automation, making it a leading product in the market.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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 Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
While not cheap, Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors. Additional costs may involve OCR page scanning.
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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
When I tried to set up Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager for my organization to ensure people are not sending PII documents, especially payment cards, using keywords for flagging, it disrupted o...
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What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
I have limited experience with the templates in Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager. Our organization hasn't fully utilized the solution beyond checking compliance scores and adjusting basic setti...
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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?
While Varonis Platform is powerful, the initial data scanning and indexing can take significant time in large environments. However, this is not an issue in mid-level organizations. I suggest enhan...
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What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?
My main use case for Varonis Platform is for data classification on the user's machine, specifically for data visibility and protection. A quick, specific example of how I use Varonis Platform for ...
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Also Known As

Microsoft Compliance Manager
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Overview

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is a feature in the Microsoft 365 compliance center that helps you manage your organization’s compliance requirements with greater ease and convenience. Compliance Manager can help you throughout your compliance journey, from taking inventory of your data protection risks to managing the complexities of implementing controls, staying current with regulations and certifications, and reporting to auditors.

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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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