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.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 13.8% |
| Collibra Platform | 9.2% |
| Varonis Platform | 7.9% |
| Other | 69.1% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Governance | Jan 26, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Jan 26, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Collibra Platform | Jan 26, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) | Jan 26, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Varonis Platform | Jan 26, 2026 | Download |
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| Microsoft Intune | 4.1 | N/A | 94% | 312 interviewsAdd to research |
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| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 16 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 10 |
| Large Enterprise | 28 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 718 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 571 |
| Large Enterprise | 2139 |
Microsoft Purview Data Governance was previously known as Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Tech lead at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees | 3.5 | I've used Microsoft Purview Data Governance for six months and found its automated data discovery valuable, though the interface feels complex compared to Big-ID; I’d recommend it for Azure users but rate it around 6-7. |
| Senior IT Security Risk & Compliance Analyst at a government with 501-1,000 employees | 4.0 | I use Microsoft Purview Data Governance mainly for communication compliance and data loss prevention. I value its visibility into Copilot usage and risk management, despite initial configuration challenges. Switching from Proofpoint, it provides comprehensive governance deployed on Microsoft Azure. |
| Data Governance Advisor at a government with 501-1,000 employees | 3.5 | I am developing a data catalog using Microsoft Purview Data Governance at TPR, focusing on AI readiness and data quality. While its features are comprehensive, more clarity on costs and enhanced data quality tools for AI are needed. |
| Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.5 | I use Microsoft Purview Data Governance for data governance and data protection across multi-cloud environments, appreciating its ease of use and compliance features. Although I see no immediate improvements needed, a watermark feature could enhance security for end users. |
| Mcafee Epo Administrator at Consultant/Converge Technology Solutions | 3.5 | I find Microsoft Purview Data Governance valuable for its data protection capabilities across multi-cloud environments, helping prevent accidental data sharing and ensuring secure access. Improved documentation on features and licensing would enhance its effectiveness as a comprehensive solution. |
| Senior Manager ICT & at Bangalore International Airport Limited | 4.5 | We utilize Microsoft Purview for unified data management across our cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments. Its automatic data recovery system impresses us, though its Data Loss Prevention on Mac endpoints needs improvement along with compliance processes for Mac and iOS devices. |
| Data Architect at Hitachi Solutions | 3.5 | As a Microsoft partner, I use Microsoft Purview for data cataloging and management, benefiting from its integration with various data sources. While valuable for lineage tracking, improvements in data quality and personnel processes are needed for maximizing ROI. |
| Dex engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.0 | We label documents for automatic encryption based on sensitivity and plan to expand Microsoft Purview for data loss protection. Sensitivity labeling is key, allowing global data governance. We're piloting its use, with room for further fine-tuning. |
