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Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

Microsoft and Protegrity are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while Protegrity is ranked #18 with an average rating of 10.0. Microsoft holds a 21.4% mindshare in DG, compared to Protegrity’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Protegrity users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 21, 2025

Protegrity Data Protection Platform and Microsoft Purview Data Governance compete in data security and governance. Microsoft Purview is favored due to its comprehensive features, despite higher costs.

Features: Protegrity specializes in end-to-end data protection with advanced cryptographic methods, tokenization, and zero-trust security frameworks, focusing on data privacy. Microsoft Purview offers data discovery and tracking, seamless integration across diverse environments, and ensures data compliance and regulatory adherence.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Purview provides cloud-based deployment for seamless integration within Microsoft ecosystems, enhancing scalability but requiring Microsoft expertise. Protegrity offers flexible deployment for various infrastructure needs, although it demands a steeper learning curve. Microsoft offers customer service that aids integration into its broader ecosystem, while Protegrity provides dedicated support focusing on data protection solutions.

Pricing and ROI: Protegrity offers a competitive setup cost, attracting organizations prioritizing data security with budget considerations, showing favorable ROI for data-centric security investments. Microsoft Purview has a higher initial cost but provides strong ROI through extensive data governance and scalability, making it worthwhile for enterprises focused on comprehensive data management and regulatory compliance.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...
Ranking in Data Governance
1st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (7th)
Protegrity’s Data Protectio...
Ranking in Data Governance
18th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Database Security (5th), Data Masking (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 21.4%, down from 22.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Governance21.4%
Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform1.0%
Other77.6%
Data Governance
 

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AmrNaeem - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial data security, good support, and straightforward initial setup
The initial setup of Protegrity Data Security was straightforward. However, we had a few problems, it's not multi-tenanted. It does not have a hierarchy of roles and differential priorities. To have the initial sandbox version of Protegrity Data Security up and running, took approximately one week. However, it needed to be set up in a resilient way because if it fails, then it is going to be a challenge bringing back the lost information. We have to be particular in terms of architecting it correctly which is taking us a bit of time. We are anticipating anywhere between four to six weeks to be finished.
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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

"We can prevent, block, or audit however we like."
"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."
"The most valuable feature is the tracking activity and device onboarding."
"You can set up automated dates to alert on internal data."
"One important feature is data security, which both end users and the organization seek."
"It is pretty early, but the decision to go with this investment was largely driven by the simplification of our information security technology management stack. That is the primary objective. Once you simplify and you have a connected structure, it allows for faster adoption there. It also gives us additional capabilities as we go on using the technology that we are familiar with, and we do not have to depend on outside parties to come in and tell us how to do certain things."
"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."
"Microsoft Purview Data Governance enables us to show our compliance in real time."
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"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."
"The solution’s pricing is moderate."
"Its technical support team is helpful."
"The product is stable."
 

Cons

"The Microsoft Purview data connector platform, which supports ingestion from non-Microsoft data sources, can be somewhat complex."
"We haven't really gotten too far into it to identify areas for improvement just yet."
"I would like to have complete video documentation for training."
"Blueprints and landing zones like we have in Azure would be great to see in Purview. The solution could offer a baseline or blueprint of recommended settings for compliance regulations such as GDPR and ISO, which could be applied with a simple switch in the options."
"The API needs some improvement when connecting to non-Microsoft API sources. This is a limiting factor."
"We have had a lot of issues since we moved to Unified Support. There have been work gaps there, and we believe they fixed them, but we need to make sure that they are going to be sustainable. It is to be seen."
"I would like to have AI functionality on the dashboard to help me analyze and report on the data that we capture using Purview on a daily basis."
"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."
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"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."
"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."
"The solution's UI could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While Purview's standard pricing might not be accessible to most small businesses, we were fortunate to benefit from the educational pricing which made it a financially viable option for our needs."
"People often and unjustly say that Microsoft product pricing is not in the scope of reality, that it's just too expensive at times. I do not feel that is the case at all... If I'm able to let go of 30 to 70 percent of my IT administration staff, that makes up for a lot of money."
"Aside from the complexity of the pricing model, the price itself is realistic. Features like AI components and automatic classification require additional licenses. Still, anyone can start using Purview with a basic E3 license if they're using Microsoft 365 and grow with additional licenses as needed. Overall, we're satisfied with the price."
"Microsoft Purview is a subscription-based service, so we need either an E3 or E5 license to use it."
"Microsoft Purview is expensive."
"Microsoft Purview requires a Microsoft 365 license and is included with an E5 license."
"I would rate the cost of Microsoft Purview a six out of ten with ten being the most expensive."
"The price is a little bit high, but it's worth the money because it has a lot of features."
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"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
38%
Computer Software Company
11%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise30
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Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about Protegrity Data Security?
The product is stable.
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What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?
Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.
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What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?
We use the solution to encrypt sensitive data like PII data. Any unauthorized person cannot find the exact sensitive value in case of data issues. We are using that tool to protect sensitive data.
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Also Known As

Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview
Protegrity Data Security
 

Overview

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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Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security solutions tailored for enterprises seeking advanced data protection measures.

Designed for businesses needing comprehensive data protection, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform provides encryption, anonymization, and monitoring to secure sensitive data across multiple environments. Its adaptability allows organizations to handle complex data privacy regulations.

What are the key features of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform?
  • Encryption: Safeguards data both at rest and in transit with sophisticated encryption technologies.
  • Anonymization: Ensures compliance and privacy by anonymizing personal data.
  • Monitoring: Continuous data activity monitoring helps in detecting suspicious activities and preventing breaches.
What benefits and ROI should users consider?
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
  • Cost Efficiency: Minimizes data breach costs through effective data protection.
  • Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromising security.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is particularly beneficial in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, providing tailored security measures that protect sensitive customer data and foster trust. Its industry-specific solutions enhance data integrity and privacy, supporting organizations in maintaining competitive advantages.

Protegrity
 

Sample Customers

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A $4 billion retail conglomerate and holding company
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