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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Purview Data Governance and Vanta compete in the data governance and compliance category. Microsoft Purview is strong in integration and governance, while Vanta excels in compliance automation, offering distinct advantages based on user needs.

Features: Microsoft Purview Data Governance provides comprehensive data mapping, lineage tracking, and seamless integration with Microsoft products. Vanta automates compliance with frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, provides real-time alerts, and offers customizable compliance workflows.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Purview could improve its user interface and streamline setup processes for non-Microsoft users. Its pricing structure may also benefit from greater transparency. Vanta might enhance its reporting capabilities and provide more customization options. Additionally, expanding its integration range could enhance its utility for diverse environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Purview requires setup effort within Microsoft environments but offers extensive documentation and support. Vanta is praised for its quick deployment, facilitated by a user-friendly interface and responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Purview offers moderate setup costs with ROI from improved data visibility and security. Vanta's pricing is justified by its strong compliance features, making it appealing for businesses needing efficient compliance solutions.

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Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Vanta

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...

Ranking in Data Governance

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (8th)

Vanta

Ranking in Data Governance

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Compliance Consulting (1st), Compliance Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 13.8%, down from 21.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vanta is 1.3%, up from 0.8% 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	13.8%
Vanta	1.3%
Other	84.9%

Data Governance

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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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reviewer2585640

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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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"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."

"Purview's ability to connect to iOS, Mac, and Android devices is critical."

"The DLP part and the AI related ones are the most valuable features; I mostly appreciate their automated data discovery."

"Instead of having to manually write down which tables and columns exist and then describe them, you can do that process in one go, by simply connecting to a source. That's a huge time-saver and a great benefit of Purview."

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

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

"One way that Microsoft Purview has benefited our organization is by preventing data leakage, which saves the company money on fines and protects its reputation."

"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."

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"Vanta provides a necessary repository that any compliance expert will look at and recognize right away."

"Vanta's integrations and automated tests have streamlined our SOC 2 compliance and provided a single entry point for addressing risks and failed tests."

"They integrate into New Relic as a performance monitoring tool."

"The most valuable feature of Vanta would be the time savings from the automation and the continuous compliance monitoring once set up."

"The product has provided automated security controls for our cloud provider. It helps to automate security checks. Vanta offers a list of things that can be done to achieve ISO 27001 compliance."

"After implementing those changes with Vanta, we tracked specific outcomes and metrics and improved compliance scores, which we can see in Vanta."

"Vanta has positively impacted my organization by streamlining the whole HITRUST R2 assessment process."

"The most valuable feature of Vanta is its prebuilt control frameworks."

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Cons

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

"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."

"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."

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

"The custom data classification for the African region needs to be improved."

"One area for improvement is the detection of data types. This is really important. It has some of that functionality, but I consider it very limited. Maybe they can add some custom programming or machine learning could be particularly useful for the detection of the nature of the data."

"It could reduce pricing to encourage usage."

"I lose a little bit of that control when we're talking about third-party connectors. Compliance-wise, I would like to see more ability to audit from a user perspective, where I could extrapolate what the user was thinking or trying to do."

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"Permissions for platform users have been an issue. We've had to give admin access to Vanta for another team member to view all items."

"Currently, Vanta's user access review module is still in development, and we've been giving them continuous feedback to help them improve that."

"I would tell others looking into using Vanta to use it for HITRUST E1 and I1 assessments, as the R2 assessments are still a work in progress."

"The main area for improvement in Vanta is the user interface's refresh rate."

"There are connection problems about 50% of the time because of the automated evidence collection."

"Failed tests for device CVEs seem to be cumulative, meaning I have to clear all CVEs before the test will pass, which makes it difficult to resolve the test before the next round of CVEs are published."

"Scalability could be improved."

"Some of the tool's automated tests do not work the way it should."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is not cheap."

"The categorization within the licensing could be improved. There are a lot of solutions within Microsoft Purview. If the licensing could be a bit clearer and the solutions could be better categorized according to function and across multiple environments, that would be excellent. The licensing is very confusing."

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

"The pricing depends on the client's requirements and the number of applications."

"It's not cheap. I'm not exactly sure how much our license costs, but it is very expensive."

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

"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."

More Microsoft Purview Data Governance pricing and cost advice

"Vanta is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

University

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	31

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

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.

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, ...

What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?

What do you like most about Vanta?

The most valuable feature of Vanta is its prebuilt control frameworks.

What needs improvement with Vanta?

Failed tests for device CVEs seem to be cumulative, meaning I have to clear all CVEs before the test will pass, which makes it difficult to resolve the test before the next round of CVEs are publis...

What is your primary use case for Vanta?

My use case involves SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.

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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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