Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Netwrix Data Classification Manager comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Purview Data Governance and Netwrix Data Classification Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Governance solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Netwrix Data Classification Manager Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"Purview helped us automate and control our data without having to rely on people to manually tag documents with specific retention periods.""It is very easy to learn the interface, and it is very user-friendly.""The time to onboard is pretty short.""It's certainly easy to work with all Microsoft data sources like SQL Server, Synapse, and data lakes, but it also has great functionality working with Oracle. And of particular interest to us is the ability to pull data from Excel, CVS files, and other types of flat files.""Purview helps mitigate risk and allows us to govern the information being shared among apps and devices.""Purview's greatest benefit for us is data discovery.""The e-discovery search is useful.""The best part is that I can create classifications per my requirements. I use it to classify multiple platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, and different file sharing systems."

More Microsoft Purview Data Governance Pros →

"It's highly flexible and scalable, offering customers the choice to match their needs and budget.""Netwrix Data Classification Manager finds the data in a very efficient manner, and the efficacy of the solution is very good."

More Netwrix Data Classification Manager Pros →

Cons
"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.""Another area for improvement is in managing the business glossary terms. If they could provide the same type of method that we use to configure the scan rule sets, that would be helpful. Currently, there is no option like this, so we have to do it manually. Automatic detection would be great.""Enhancing the tool's capability to connect to multiple sources would be valuable.""There are some limitations with regard to the lineage of data from different parts of the system.""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.""The Microsoft Purview data connector platform, which supports ingestion from non-Microsoft data sources, can be somewhat complex."

More Microsoft Purview Data Governance Cons →

"Netwrix Data Classification Manager is very good at network data classification, but it also has to work on endpoint data classification because clients ask for it.""One of the key issues is its interface and querying capabilities, which can be complex, making it difficult to interpret logs."

More Netwrix Data Classification Manager Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing is moderate. It's not too expensive, but it's not the most competitive."
  • "Microsoft Purview is the best option I have encountered when it comes to price. Maybe some of my information is outdated, but Microsoft offered it so that you could use it almost without paying."
  • "There is some competition out there, but the other solutions are quite expensive. They are enterprise tools that are a bit more mature but the license costs $100,000 for some of them. Purview is pay-per-use and a lot of companies are interested in that."
  • "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."
  • "Its pricing is good in terms of the features that they are providing, but there are many competitors in the market who can easily provide you with similar services at a lesser cost."
  • "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."
  • "Price-wise, I think it's very generous and accessible to not just enterprises but small to medium-sized companies as well. I think it's very fair in terms of how they break apart the storage and the actual computing, and that makes it very accessible. So, that is a very big plus for Purview."
  • "Some people find the tier licensing system complicated, but it offers a lot of value for money if we use the features."
  • More Microsoft Purview Data Governance Pricing and Cost Advice →

  • "The initial pricing might seem reasonable, but costs can quickly escalate when adding components."
  • "Netwrix Data Classification Manager has an affordable price."
  • More Netwrix Data Classification Manager Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Data Governance solutions are best for your needs.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It is designed to seamlessly connect to various data sources, which is particularly beneficial for our customers who primarily use Microsoft technologies.
    Top Answer:Currently, the licensing differs for the governance side compared to the risk and compliance side. On the governance side, the charges are based on the usage of Purview, including the data map, data… more »
    Top Answer:Data quality has been a highly requested feature among customers. While it was initially scheduled for release in December last year, I anticipate that this feature will be available soon this year. I… more »
    Top Answer:Netwrix Data Classification Manager finds the data in a very efficient manner, and the efficacy of the solution is very good.
    Top Answer:Netwrix Data Classification Manager has an affordable price. Since the solution is priced according to the client's market size, everybody can afford it.
    Top Answer:Netwrix Data Classification Manager is very good at network data classification, but it also has to work on endpoint data classification because clients ask for it. Although the solution is easy to… more »
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 56 in Data Governance
    Views
    25,890
    Comparisons
    12,560
    Reviews
    48
    Average Words per Review
    1,334
    Rating
    7.7
    21st
    out of 56 in Data Governance
    Views
    181
    Comparisons
    130
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    390
    Rating
    9.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview
    Learn More
    Microsoft
    Video Not Available
    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.

    The variety of ways organizations create, store and share data is mind-blowing, making it harder and harder for you to identify what need to be protected. Netwrix Data Classification enables you to accurately identify and classify sensitive and business-critical content across your organization, therefore mitigating the risk of data breaches and satisfying compliance requirements with less effort and expense.

    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Non Profit8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government15%
    University9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Netwrix Data Classification Manager
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Netwrix Data Classification Manager and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Purview Data Governance is ranked 1st in Data Governance with 51 reviews while Netwrix Data Classification Manager is ranked 21st in Data Governance with 2 reviews. Microsoft Purview Data Governance is rated 7.8, while Netwrix Data Classification Manager is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Purview Data Governance writes "User friendly with good documentation but needs to cover more non-Microsoft use cases". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Netwrix Data Classification Manager writes "A comprehensive data classification and information security solution that offers robust functionality, scalability, and competitive pricing". Microsoft Purview Data Governance is most compared with Collibra Governance, Alation Data Catalog, Varonis Platform, Informatica Axon and Microsoft Intune, whereas Netwrix Data Classification Manager is most compared with Varonis Platform. See our Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Netwrix Data Classification Manager report.

    See our list of best Data Governance vendors.

    We monitor all Data Governance reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.