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BigID vs Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
8.2
BigID offers high ROI through excellent API integration and comprehensive data management, ensuring compliance with strict privacy regulations.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager reduces costs by 50%, streamlines tasks, and is included in Office 365 E5 licensing.
It is one of the best tools in the market.
The process is reduced from weeks to a day, showcasing a solid nine for return on investment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.0
BigID's technical support is responsive and well-rated, offering prompt assistance and effective issue resolution, despite occasional delays.
Sentiment score
4.7
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager support faces mixed reviews, citing long resolution times and outsourced staff inefficiencies.
BigID has one of the best technical support teams.
Professional service provides early and efficient support.
They often rush to close tickets without deeply investigating complaints.
The support staff, who are often outsourced, seem not adequately equipped to handle issues quickly and efficiently.
Since I approach them with more complicated issues, it takes quite a bit of time to get through those two support tiers.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
BigID is scalable and adaptable but requires additional tools for data presentation; experiences vary among users.
Sentiment score
7.7
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager excels in scalable deployment across environments but faces constraints in crafting detailed policies.
It is straightforward since it scans everything, covering all aspects needed in our operations.
As services increase, eDiscovery capabilities also increase, allowing easy deployment.
While the solution is scalable in terms of user numbers, there are limitations when creating more granular level policies.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
BigID is reliable with effective training, though issues exist with visibility and tagging; expected to improve over time.
Sentiment score
7.9
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is reliable but needs improved eDiscovery and search functionality despite regular updates and changes.
BigID is generally stable, however, there is a noted issue with bulk tagging that can affect scan results.
It is reliable and I can depend on it.
Despite stability, it needs to be more user-friendly and competitive compared to other eDiscovery tools.
In terms of latency, stability is not an issue.
 

Room For Improvement

BigID users seek enhanced data governance, security features, classifiers, automation, and interface improvements, with better consent management and large export handling.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager needs integration, UI improvements, cost reduction, and enhanced policy and monitoring features for better usability.
There is also an issue with incident tagging, where all objects get tagged without an option to untag specific ones, and reverting changes is only possible through MongoDB Central, which can lead to data loss for certain periods.
I want them to focus on data mapping, assessment, automation workflow, and privacy incident management.
The Purview Compliance Portal's log management could be more user-friendly, making data retrieval, like email logs, challenging.
The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work.
Microsoft Copilot Security converts human language to search queries using its AdLM language model.
 

Setup Cost

BigID offers modular pricing based on capacity, valued for advanced features in data-intensive sectors like healthcare and technology.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers cost-efficient pricing, especially for existing Microsoft users, and is notably cheaper than competitors.
BigID might be expensive as it involves various paid services, like data retention and graphic rights management.
The pricing is competitive in the market, however, I need to ask for the right price.
I rate the pricing as a one since it is included in what I am already paying for, as part of the Microsoft 365 E5 licensing.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors.
 

Valuable Features

BigID provides user-friendly data discovery, classification, and governance with advanced AI tools, enhancing security and compliance across data sources.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager streamlines multi-cloud data protection and compliance, enhancing visibility and integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365.
One of the best features of BigID is its strength in data discovery and governance.
The most valuable feature of BigID is its large number of classifiers, which allow us to scan for specific data such as SSN numbers.
The best aspect is that it requires little to no time for implementation if I am using all of Microsoft's tools.
It covers data leakage prevention by monitoring interfaces such as email and web-based platforms.
It is not accessed daily, but rather when specific tasks are needed such as conducting audits, checking Data Loss Prevention policies, or performing content searches.
 

Categories and Ranking

BigID
Ranking in Data Governance
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Data Privacy Management Software (3rd), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd)
Microsoft Purview Complianc...
Ranking in Data Governance
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (24th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of BigID is 7.9%, up from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

Ankita Sabale - PeerSpot reviewer
Predefined classifiers in place support sensitive data scanning effectively
BigID does not currently support Kerberos authentication for DataStax. On the user interface, analyzing true and false positives can be challenging, as I can only view 2,000 characters at a time. When tagging scan results, all objects get tagged without the option to untag specific ones. This requires reverting changes through MongoDB, which can result in data loss.
Peter-Murphy - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined data management and improved compliance with efficient document classification
The most valuable feature is data classification retention since I deal with terabytes of data, and managing and monitoring it simplifies the process. Additionally, the system provides a dashboard showing our compliance status, which aids in managing compliance tasks. The compliance score feature allows me to assess and compare our compliance across organizations. I've also noticed efficiency gains, especially in handling subject access requests. Previously, these tasks were manual and time-consuming, but now they are streamlined, reducing the process from weeks to just a day.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Healthcare Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BigID?
I like BigID's in-depth discovery and scanning capabilities, especially for unstructured data. This feature is a standout compared to competitors. The tool's data classification capabilities are i...
What needs improvement with BigID?
BigID does not currently support Kerberos authentication for DataStax. On the user interface, analyzing true and false positives can be challenging, as I can only view 2,000 characters at a time. W...
What is your primary use case for BigID?
BigID is part of our data governance project. We onboard data sources in our environment and scan for specific sensitive data sets, such as SSN numbers, passport numbers, and medical information, w...
What do you like most about Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
We have more visibility of data and how it is being shared.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
While not cheap, Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors. Additional costs may involve OCR page scanning.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
When I tried to set up Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager for my organization to ensure people are not sending PII documents, especially payment cards, using keywords for flagging, it disrupted o...
 

Also Known As

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Microsoft Compliance Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Home Depot, Grant Thornton LLP, Cimpress, Fidelity Investments
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