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We performed a comparison between Avanan and Varonis Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Avanan vs. Varonis Platform Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Avanan is a stable software. My company hasn't faced any issues, bugs, or problems with the performance of Avanan.""The most valuable feature of Avanan is its Anti-Malware solution for Office 365, and box.com.""The threat detection tools enable us to ascertain malware and phishing messages across the email network infrastructure.""Email Attachment Protection detects any insecure files and quickly blocks them to prevent the spread of viruses to other secure documents.""The program has reduced the dangers related to phishing, malware, ransomware, and other vulnerabilities.""Email encryption enhances end to end security of any data before it passes through the networking system.""Spam protection is the most valuable feature.""I highly recommend this solution to any prospective buyer."

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"The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment.""Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system."

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Cons
"The overall user interface is not attractive. It needs some improvement.""The system response in a slow computing device affects performance when sending and receiving emails.""It should reduce the amount of time needed for thorough scanning.""When sending bulky emails, the system slows down and takes a long time before it responds effectively to our requests.""Familiarization with performance for new teams may take a long time.""Integration with various SaaS offerings, who are leading in the SaaS market.""The user experience must be improved.""The system could be designed to give corporate emails first priority due to demands."

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"The product is very complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Good pricing arrangement as an SaaS offering."
  • "Having the flexibility and modeling to do the pricing that best fits the needs of the organization is incredibly ideal. That is what Avanan does. They know exactly how many users are using it, etc. We can tune the invoicing associated with how we are using the product so we can charge it back to the shows appropriately."
  • "We have a monthly license that is $4 to $8 per user."
  • "The pricing of Avanan is reasonable."
  • "The product is not the cheapest in the market."
  • "Avanan’s price is comparable to Barracuda."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Spam protection is the most valuable feature.
    Top Answer:Avanan doesn't cover certain tool segments. Barracuda provides backup and retention of emails and Microsoft 365’s backup and retention services. I've brought this up with the vendor. They told me that… more »
    Top Answer:The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's update process is not easy as compared to other tools.
    Top Answer:We use the product for auditing, and keeping track of shares. It ensures proper access control and monitors file creation, access by relevant users, and productivity analytics.
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    Overview

    Avanan is a comprehensive cloud security platform that protects organizations from advanced email and collaboration threats. With its multi-layered approach, Avanan provides real-time protection against phishing, malware, data leakage, and account takeover attacks. 

    By integrating with popular cloud applications such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Slack, Avanan ensures seamless security without disrupting user experience. Its advanced AI and machine learning algorithms analyze billions of data points to detect and block threats, while its granular policy controls allow organizations to customize their security settings. 

    Avanan also offers robust threat intelligence and incident response capabilities, enabling organizations to proactively identify and mitigate security risks. 

    With Avanan, organizations can confidently embrace the cloud while keeping their sensitive data and communications secure.

    Varonis Platform is a comprehensive data security and analytics solution that helps organizations protect their critical data from insider threats and cyberattacks. Its primary use case is to provide visibility and control over data access, usage, and permissions across multiple platforms and environments. 

    The most valuable functionality is its ability to analyze and monitor data activity in real-time, identify abnormal behavior, and provide actionable insights to mitigate risks. It uses machine learning algorithms to detect and alert users to suspicious activities, such as data exfiltration, privilege abuse, and ransomware attacks. 

    This platform enables organizations to understand and manage their data risks effectively. It helps prevent data breaches, identify and remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with various data protection regulations. By leveraging increased visibility into data usage, organizations make informed decisions regarding access controls and permissions, minimizing the potential for data leakage or unauthorized access. 

    Moreover, Varonis Platform improves incident response and investigation capabilities by providing detailed audit trails and forensics capabilities. It helps organizations quickly identify the source of a security incident, understand its impact, and take appropriate actions to remediate the situation. 

    Sample Customers
    Bethel School District, ServiceSource, Capital Caring
    Nottingham Building Society
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Recruiting/Hr Firm19%
    Security Firm19%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Media Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization47%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Construction Company4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Insurance Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise57%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Avanan vs. Varonis Platform
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Avanan vs. Varonis Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Avanan is ranked 7th in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 21 reviews while Varonis Platform is ranked 23rd in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 2 reviews. Avanan is rated 9.2, while Varonis Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Avanan writes "We've noticed a significant decline from people accidentally or intentionally clicking on things". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Varonis Platform writes "Offers visibility and helps to keep track of access ". Avanan is most compared with Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, IRONSCALES, Abnormal Security and Perception Point Advanced Email Security, whereas Varonis Platform is most compared with Microsoft Purview, BigID, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Veritas Data Insight and Microsoft Purview Information Protection. See our Avanan vs. Varonis Platform report.

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