Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs SAP Data Governance comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7, while SAP is ranked #34. Microsoft holds a 11.5% mindshare in DG, compared to SAP’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SAP Data Governance and Microsoft Purview Data Governance compete in the data management space. Microsoft Purview has an advantage in features, making it a compelling choice despite SAP's pricing and support.

Features: SAP Data Governance offers robust data integration, compliance management tools, and comprehensive data oversight. Microsoft Purview features intuitive data cataloging, data lineage capabilities, and enhanced discoverability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Data Governance has a streamlined deployment in SAP environments with reliable support. Microsoft Purview offers cloud-native deployment with Azure integration and responsive service.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Data Governance requires upfront investment reflecting its tool suite, offering long-term ROI for SAP users. Microsoft Purview, with higher initial costs, provides ROI through scalability and Microsoft ecosystem integration.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...

Ranking in Data Governance

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (10th)

SAP Data Governance

Ranking in Data Governance

34th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 11.5%, down from 21.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Data Governance is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Governance Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Governance	11.5%
SAP Data Governance	1.0%
Other	87.5%

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Ayinampudi Srikanth

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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Vijaya Macherla

GTM Lead at Capgemini

A robust solution that establishes rules, policies, and procedures

The solution is used in Life Cycle Data Management where it can be stored in cheaper storage options like Amazon and OpenShift. It has helped with data retention It is robust solution. SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements. I have experience with SAP…

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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

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

"MIP also provides strong information rights management settings, such as the ability to specify who has access to content and at what time."

"It is critical that Purview delivers data protection across multi-cloud and multi-platform environments. That is the number one reason that people are adopting hybrid and best-of-the-breed approaches. Especially in banking, it is critical because people want to protect, govern, and secure their data. This is one of the first conversations that happens with security and the architecture group on the client side."

"I like the integrated tool and integrated benefits in Microsoft Purview Data Governance."

"The time to onboard is pretty short."

"The custom classifications are one of the most valuable features."

"My favorite features are eDiscovery and insider risk management, because these are the major threats to an organization that can't be easily traced."

"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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"It is robust solution."

"The new workflow engine is based on the web app rather than the Java-based approach."

Cons

"Reflecting organizational changes within Purview is impractical."

"There are some limitations with regard to the lineage of data from different parts of the system."

"As Microsoft Purview got a little more mature, the deployments got a little more complex, as we were kind of seeing that there are a lot of ways, like there were a hundred ways to do one thing or less."

"Licensing is frustrating due to multiple modules and licenses. The feature might be available in the console, but it won't work without the proper license, creating confusion."

"We have had some issues automating our document management with Power Apps. I haven't been super-disappointed with anything except for Power Apps, which kinda drives me nuts. I think it's because I am a coder who can do things properly, and I keep trying to do things there, but it's not working out the way. The security team is pretty quick. I'm kind of a thorn in their side. I always try to get around stuff. They haven't come to me for anything saying, "Hey, I can't find this information." They're pretty good. Maybe, there's a lack of documentation, but that doesn't seem to be an issue for our team."

"Two features are unsupported—custom insights and the DLP component—that would be beneficial to me as a consultant and for the customer in terms of security and monitoring. Regarding security, DLP would provide a more granular level of data masking. Custom insights would offer more detailed monitoring and alerts that can notify customers of failures or anything requiring urgent action."

"There is room for improvement when it comes to Purview's data connector platform in supporting ingestion from non-Microsoft data sources."

"he one thing it doesn't do is data quality."

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"SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements."

"I would like to see harmonizing with some of the external third-party products so that it will all be within SAP."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is moderate. It's not too expensive, but it's not the most competitive."

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

"Microsoft Purview requires a Microsoft 365 license and is included with an E5 license."

"Licensing is frustrating due to multiple modules and licenses. The feature might be available in the console, but it won't work without the proper license, creating confusion."

"The price is reasonable considering its value."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is not cheap."

"The pricing is reasonable because it's part of the 365 E3 or E5 license you buy."

"Purview is included in our Microsoft E5 licensing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

23%

Retailer

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	32

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Questions from the Community

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?

The features in the actual data governance could be improved, and I think there is room for improvement in the product. We haven't used role-based access control in a complex way; it's somehow embe...

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Also Known As

Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview

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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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SAP Data Governance helps consolidate and centrally govern the master data lifecycle of information across the organization. Key benefits: Consolidate and manage master data across the business, whether information is exchanged and accessed in SAP or non-SAP solutions on premise or in the cloud. Uses prebuilt data models, rules, workflows, and user interfaces to quickly deploy tasks such as financial consolidation, customer service, and supplier onboarding. And supports all your master data domains in one single application, and implement it in an on-premise, cloud, or hybrid environment.

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Sample Customers

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Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., The VELUX Group, Asian Paints, AOK Bundesverband, EMC Corporation

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