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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Purview Data Governance and Vanta 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.
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"The most significant value lies in its seamless integration into the Azure ecosystem, automating various processes and reducing operational burdens.""The documentation is very exhaustive. Anyone can go ahead and try different use cases.""I like Purview's data discovery features. It automatically scans and identifies all the fields. In the last project, the customer required us to have some of the codes we specified in this, and we had to structure the codes in a specific way. We can define the structure.""The user interface is highly intuitive and user-friendly.""I don't know if I've gotten much value out of Purview personally, but our security team loves it. Our biggest concern is leakage or theft of our data because we have a lot of PII and stuff that has not been released. We like the insights Purview provides and the way the solution can track and manage things. I'd say that was probably their favorite piece of it so far. From everything the security team has told me, the policy management and DLP features are working spectacularly.""Microsoft Purview is scalable.""One of the best features is the classification rules, especially the scan rule sets. They are really useful, especially when we need to understand the current data the company has to ensure that all the problematic data can be put under someone's responsibility.""It is very easy to learn the interface, and it is very user-friendly."

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"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.""The most valuable feature of Vanta is its prebuilt control frameworks.""It helps us track the compliance of the components listed in our partner's directory. We can also check if the password manager, XML, and three log policies have been properly implemented on the desktop.""The most valuable feature of Vanta would be the time savings from the automation and the continuous compliance monitoring once set up."

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Cons
"Running eDiscovery once a day takes quite a long time because it has to fetch your data. I also want the eDiscovery results to be improved. At the same time, I would like to get a centralized page where I could see records management applied to my Office 365 tenant visualized instead of waiting for a custom script to run through the complete tenant.""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.""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.""Some of the menu headings may not be easy to understand for some people.""Enhancing the tool's capability to connect to multiple sources would be valuable.""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.""There are some limitations with regard to the lineage of data from different parts of the system.""Microsoft Purview's compliance processes for handling various Mac and iOS devices could be significantly improved."

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"Some of the tool's automated tests do not work the way it should.""There is a delay with customer support and they are unsure of the answers we need.""The main area for improvement in Vanta is the user interface's refresh rate.""Currently, Vanta's user access review module is still in development, and we've been giving them continuous feedback to help them improve that."

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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."
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    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:The most valuable feature of Vanta is its prebuilt control frameworks.
    Top Answer:The main area for improvement in Vanta is the user interface's refresh rate. Sometimes, after satisfying a control, the dashboard may not immediately update, requiring multiple refreshes for accurate… more »
    Top Answer:I use it for compliance management.
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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.

    Vanta helps companies scale security practices and automate compliance for the industry’s most sought after standards - SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA.

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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Non Profit8%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    University7%
    Retailer5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Vanta
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Vanta and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Microsoft Purview Data Governance is ranked 1st in Data Governance with 51 reviews while Vanta is ranked 21st in Data Governance with 4 reviews. Microsoft Purview Data Governance is rated 7.8, while Vanta is rated 8.6. 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 Vanta writes "Helps us maintain compliance with standards like SOC 2 and various data policies, but the customer support needs improvement". Microsoft Purview Data Governance is most compared with Collibra Governance, Alation Data Catalog, Varonis Platform, Informatica Axon and Microsoft Intune, whereas Vanta is most compared with Drata, Sprinto, Thoropass, Wiz and Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager. See our Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Vanta report.

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