Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection comparison

Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs. Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is 8.0%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection is 2.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	8.0%
Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection	2.8%
Cloudflare One	1.7%
Other	87.5%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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ClayHampton

Senior Infrastructure Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Protects sensitive data across devices and helps address client compliance needs proactively

The reporting in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is a little easier than most Microsoft portals. I understand the licensing cost, especially if you're a Business Premium or in the SMB world, and a lot of clients run with a Business Premium. That comes with data loss prevention in a manual process, whereas E5 gives automation. Microsoft has said, 'Okay, here's your Microsoft 365 E5 compliance add-on that can go on the Business Premium.' So Business Premium users can get the data loss prevention features of E5, which is fantastic. That was the big point that they were missing, and I'm glad that they actually have an add-on now that makes it possible. So truly, I don't think there's a downside. Maybe more reporting, but that's it.

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Chuck_Mackey

Director, Cybersecurity Consulting at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Provides comprehensive visibility and protection, helps in identifying the gaps in security, and comes with excellent onboarding support

In a couple of instances, we had a little bit of trouble in getting it distributed throughout the organization. We ultimately managed to do it, but they talk about it being a pretty simple process, and it became a little laborious. It would just turn away. The agents were not being distributed. It was just churning and churning and churning. When we were looking for specific categories of data, it was getting bogged down, but that was not even so much Code42, although some of it was their issue. It really has to do with the overall infrastructure and what the organization is prepared to do. If the infrastructure or the networking is a little hinky or you don't have a really finely tuned network infrastructure environment and your patches aren't up to date on your servers and your endpoints, it could get a little sticky. Other than that, it was okay. We really didn't have much problem beyond that. It took a couple of days to sort that out, but it was no big deal.

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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

"Clover is the best product globally."

"Cloudflare Access is a stable solution."

"Cloudflare DDoS mitigates DDoS attacks."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"I'm very satisfied with the environment and the dashboard."

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"The capabilities of the software are strong enough for me to do what it's supposed to do. For me, we don't need to do a lot of configuration on our site. We just enable it and monitor it."

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"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention makes it way easier to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive information within the organization."

"We can triage based on quick and sometimes constant alerts."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention protects the organization from user data getting out that should not be out and works very well when assessing the ability to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive information."

"Insider risk management and data retention are beneficial."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention's responses are faster. Its installation is also reliable. The security score helps with the security part."

"The solution's IDM (Indexed Document Matching), EDM (Exact Data Matching), and DCM (Described Content Matching) features have been most effective in identifying and mitigating potential data leaks."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention has absolutely helped improve my organization's ability to manage data because we use M365 for the majority of our knowledge worker storage, and that's where people's data lives."

"Microsoft Purview's classification and policy controls impact users' productivity within my organization very positively, as it does not get in the way of their working."

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"The product just always has a continuous backup going, which is quite useful for us."

"No data lost to ransomware in 4 years."

"This is by far the best cloud-based backup solution."

"It has quite a bit of flexibility in configuring backup sets."

"If you are looking for a reliable, private cloud, comprehensive endpoint backup solution CrashPlan is one of the best choices you can make!"

"If you treasure your digital content – this is the solution for you."

"The most valuable features for us are the training and support they provide, as well as ease of backup from the product."

"I can recommend CrashPlan to anyone."

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Cons

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"The pricing is an area that can be improved. Pricing, as far as I recall, was the source of our problems."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"There are premium tier live service and lower tier live service, so we opted for the lower tier. But there is no medium tier where we pay a little extra and get a bit more service. So if that can be improved."

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"Our subscription plan for the solution has a limitation of bot signatures."

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

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"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention's licensing is expensive."

"The stability and reliability of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is great. Besides the weird timeframe where it takes a couple hours for a rule to sync and 24 hours to appear for someone, I don't really have an issue."

"The scalability, in terms of the portal, could be more user-friendly. Sometimes I have faced difficulties in identifying the options."

"I would say the improvement of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention could be in the propagation of policies, as if you create a policy, it may take up to 48 hours to propagate to devices, and this might take a little bit longer than ideal."

"There is a lot of ambiguity when you are setting up labels, such as sensitive information labels."

"Improving Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention would involve recognizing that the whole AI path we are all on is going to help, given the massive amount of data we handle; even if there are true positives, implementing a degree of severity ranking is essential."

"More training for end users on how it works would be beneficial."

"To improve Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, I think it would be helpful if we could make bulk labeling easier, as it is a little cumbersome at the moment."

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"Due to recent changes that effectively abandoned an entire segment of their user base, I no longer trust nor can recommend Code42 products."

"Reporting could use an overhaul. It is very limited."

"We would like to see a little more flexibility in the reporting from the admin console."

"Reporting."

"The application, written in Java, required far more system resources on a Client than other solutions."

"Upgrade process a bit time consuming, but worth the time."

"Reporting could use an overhaul. It is very limited."

"Not available for iPads yet."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"If one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the price as one out of ten."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is part of a bundle and is not sold as a standalone product."

"It's a little bit pricey compared to competitors, but it's not too high."

"We are using the E3 license for Microsoft 365 with the E5 compliance license add-on."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"You get the solution in a bundle if you get the E5 suite."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

"Though I am not a specialist, the tool is quite expensive."

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"It was expensive. It was more expensive than Eureka, and it was more expensive than Barracuda Backup, but what we got was a full team. They didn't come in and nickel and dime us. They provided the assistance we needed. They didn't say that they need to charge us for something or it is going to take another statement of work. It was all bundled into it... We pay for the software maintenance. It is probably 18% or 20% of the license fee for rev releases."

"It used to be a good solution for SOHO in particular as it had unlimited storage for a reasonable price. However, their pricing model has changed and they are now primarily targeting enterprise users."

"They were the best solution and surprisingly enough, the cheapest."

"It is 100% worth the cost to get and keep the support, especially when setting it up."

"The pricing is reasonable. It's my understanding that the cost is about $7 for unlimited storage in the cloud per server."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

12%

Performing Arts

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	24
Large Enterprise	30

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention?

The pricing of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is acceptable for us.

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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Microsoft Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, MS Endpoint DLP, Microsoft Endpoint DLP

Mimecast Incydr, Code42 Next-Gen DLP, Code42 Next-Gen Data Loss Protection, Code42 Forensic File Search, Code42 Backup + Restore

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

Cloudflare

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

Microsoft

Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection streamlines automated backups and simplifies navigation with intuitive interfaces, supporting cross-platform environments and central administration.

Offering seamless integration of security and management tools, Mimecast Insider Risk Management and Data Protection enhances data protection while ensuring ease of use. With real-time data management and centralized administration, businesses experience minimized maintenance effort. Despite needing improvements in reporting, account management, and mobile integration, its robust risk scoring and lightweight clients offer substantial benefits. Designed for corporate and HIPAA-related data, it aids recovery from device losses and strengthens data loss prevention, integrating well into egress strategies.

What are the key features of Mimecast?

Automated Backups: Ensures data is backed up seamlessly with minimal intervention.
Real-time Data Management: Provides up-to-date data access and processing.
Cross-platform Support: Maintains functionality across different systems and devices.
Intuitive Interfaces: Easy navigation improves user experience.
Centralized Administration: Allows for streamlined management of data and security measures.
Risk Scoring: Customizable settings for enhanced data protection.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Simplifies complex data protection tasks with intuitive processes.
Maintenance Efficiency: Reduces manual effort through automated features.
Resource Utilization: Optimizes device and cloud resources for better performance.
Robust Support: Ensures help is readily available to address issues.

Industries like healthcare and legal benefit from Mimecast's data recovery support for HIPAA-compliance and large-scale unstructured data management. The platform is adaptable for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments, essential for maintaining security in high-risk environments such as during legal investigations.

Mimecast

Sample Customers

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Adobe, Okta, Samsung, Taylormade, Boston University, Lending Club, North Highland, Stanford University, Ping Identity, Qualcomm, Pandora.

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