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BigID vs OneTrust DataGovernance 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

BigID
Ranking in Data Governance
6th
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)
OneTrust DataGovernance
Ranking in Data Governance
12th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of BigID is 7.7%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneTrust DataGovernance is 2.1%, down from 2.3% 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.
Ihab-Bekhiet - PeerSpot reviewer
Business glossary is good, workflows are good but installation was difficult
I believe the relationship between business and technical terms could be improved, as well as the focus on data discovery. If we leverage the power of AI, we could provide more user-friendly outputs with relational insights between data. This is a core area for success. Any tool that focuses on data insights will add value. It's not just about linking clear data with clear business terms, but gaining insights is power and the key to success. So, I would like to improve the business and technical relations within OneTrust Data Governance. Customers mainly use OneTrust for compliance. For example, in Saudi Arabia, which is the top-selling country in 2023, there is a boom in data management investments due to digital transformation and government initiatives. They are heavily investing in data enrichment and data management. To succeed in this market, OneTrust needs to invest more and check the requirements from Saudi Arabian regulations. There are around 200 specifications to comply with. Once OneTrust meets those specifications, it will be able to sell more products. If OneTrust adapts well, OneTrust will see significant sales growth until 2030 in Saudi Arabia. An important thing to consider is to offer both on-premises and cloud deployment options. Currently, cloud-only solutions, especially on Azure, are not widely accepted. So, I would like to have an on-premises version as well. On-premises is crucial. If OneTrust can offer Google Cloud within Saudi Arabia, that would be good, but outside the country, Azure is acceptable for HIPAA compliance. So, in future, there should be both on-premises and Google Cloud options for cloud deployment.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 impressive. It offers custom classifiers and a blend of regular exploration and artificial intelligence, making it a next-generation solution. This enhances data security, and its security posture management is straightforward and user-friendly."
"BigID integrates well with our other products."
"One of the most valuable things in a data-focused world is a tool, a technology that's data-centric, not trying to master data management or whatever else. It's a source of truth for what data an organization holds, giving it the ability to catalog, categorize, and understand its data."
"The data classification offered by the tool can help companies improve their security strategy"
"BigID offers different scan types for data discovery. The most powerful one is the full scan, which scans both data and metadata. However, the metadata scan is faster in comparison."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the user experience, the credentialing, and that BigID is user friendly. Additionally, you can deploy to several other Microsoft platforms and you can use it for other things, like a bigger element or a report."
"BigID's scanning feature is its most valuable component."
"Data classification is highly effective due to its automatic capabilities."
"The platform enhances the collaboration between data governance teams and other business units."
"The product is easy to use, with excellent integration capabilities that, although they could be improved, are still better than other options."
"One valuable aspect of the solution is its cloud-based nature. Users can just pay the fees and get started instantly."
"I recommend using a tool like OneTrust DataGovernance for managing regulated services, especially those handling personal information."
"The product's valuable feature is its integration with other tools, such as risk management and risk assessment."
"OneTrust allows seamless management of multiple geolocations at one time and offers workflow automation based on location-specific parameters."
"OneTrust DataGovernance has excellent on-premise data mapping and visualization capabilities."
"This product makes it easy to manage personal data."
 

Cons

"Improvement could be made in data consent management and data privacy impact assessment."
"BigID is making some forays into the GRC space, and that's a natural progression. I'd like to see that improve so that data governance is better, data risk is identified, and the ability to control and mitigate it."
"I want them to focus on data mapping, assessment, automation workflow, and privacy incident management. The privacy tools have not been widely used, and they have not invested much in privacy code privacy tools."
"Some users find catalog navigation challenging due to the lack of a search-by-column feature, which makes it difficult to locate specific data quickly."
"In terms of what could be improved, when you're looking in a BigID file, you cannot really get the whole file. You have to export it to download it to another platform that allows you to completely view it, or run a program. That was one of the things that was really a disappointing point for me. Not to be able to view everything. There's a lot more data, but you can't get it all at once."
"More classifications about different states are needed"
"The challenge we encountered was with data connection across multiple databases. We struggled with configuring the data connection successfully. However, with the assistance of dynamic teams, we resolved this issue."
"BigID needs improvement in terms of automation."
"To succeed in this market, OneTrust needs to invest more and check the requirements from Saudi Arabian regulations."
"The integration with third-party products could be better."
"The tool is an amalgam. It's a collection of loosely integrated pieces and parts that don't work well together. There is room for improvement there. My team reached out to the support team, and their experience was not satisfactory."
"In OneTrust DataGovernance, there is room for improvement in creating customized email notifications in plain language and enhancing text editor features for form creation."
"The process management capability could be improved."
"Stability issues, like unexpected backend actions or data loss during updates, need to be addressed."
"The platform could benefit from more competitive AI features, more user-friendly dashboards, and better automatic recognition or advanced templates."
"The process management capability could be improved. It would be beneficial to have an authorization mechanism for users to process certain actions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not licensed per user but rather based on capacity. For instance, organizations with large amounts of data, such as 50 GB or more, are the ones that typically qualify for BigID."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing depends. If you have thousands of data sources to connect and manage, and you struggled with an MDM package in the past, you'll find BigID valuable and even cheap. But if you're a small business, it's probably not the right tool for you."
"I think that BigID's pricing is very reasonable."
"The product is expensive, but so are all competitor tools"
"The product is worth every penny."
"The solution is a low-cost option."
"There is a licensing fee that we pay regularly."
"The product cost was reasonable due to a discount for NGOs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Computer Software Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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 OneTrust DataGovernance?
One valuable aspect of the solution is its cloud-based nature. Users can just pay the fees and get started instantly.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OneTrust DataGovernance?
The cost of OneTrust DataGovernance was slightly expensive. However, it is one of the finest tools in its category.
What needs improvement with OneTrust DataGovernance?
There should be more customization options, as many things are restricted. This customization should suit individual needs, allowing for more UI customization, especially during consent collection....
 

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Sample Customers

Home Depot, Grant Thornton LLP, Cimpress, Fidelity Investments
Anthony Nolan, Everis, Herman Miller, Provident Financial Group
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