BigID vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

BigID and Protegrity are both solutions in the Data Governance category. BigID is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3, while Protegrity is ranked #18 with an average rating of 10.0. BigID holds a 6.8% mindshare in DG, compared to Protegrity’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BigID users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Protegrity users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 21, 2025

Protegrity's Data Protection Platform and BigID are both competing in the data protection landscape. BigID has the upper hand with advanced data discovery features, while Protegrity leads in data security capabilities.

Features: Protegrity provides encryption, tokenization, and masking tools to ensure security and compliance. BigID stands out in data discovery and classification, offering a detailed overview of sensitive data. Both focus on protection, but BigID offers superior insight tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Protegrity is known for easy deployment and reliable support. BigID, although complex to deploy due to its features, is supported by detailed documentation and responsive support channels.

Pricing and ROI: Protegrity offers competitive pricing with strong ROI focused on security. BigID's setup costs are higher, but its potential ROI is significant for those needing data intelligence features.

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Categories and Ranking

BigID

Ranking in Data Governance

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Privacy Management Software (3rd), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (5th)

Protegrity’s Data Protectio...

Ranking in Data Governance

18th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (5th), Data Masking (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of BigID is 6.8%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Governance Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BigID	6.8%
Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform	1.0%
Other	92.2%

Data Governance

Featured Reviews

Ankita Sabale

Senior Associate - IT Governance and Compliance at Fulcrum Digital Inc

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.

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Vinoth Raj Prabhakaran

Senior Data Architect at Tata Consultancy Services

Beneficial data security, good support, and straightforward initial setup

The initial setup of Protegrity Data Security was straightforward. However, we had a few problems, it's not multi-tenanted. It does not have a hierarchy of roles and differential priorities. To have the initial sandbox version of Protegrity Data Security up and running, took approximately one week. However, it needed to be set up in a resilient way because if it fails, then it is going to be a challenge bringing back the lost information. We have to be particular in terms of architecting it correctly which is taking us a bit of time. We are anticipating anywhere between four to six weeks to be finished.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"BigID has one of the best technical support teams."

"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 is more advanced than Microsoft Purview when it comes to machine learning and AI development tools."

"It provides a unified view across different databases and supports a wide range of data source types, including cloud and on-premises systems."

"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."

"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 most valuable feature of BigID is its large number of classifiers, which allow us to scan for specific data such as SSN numbers."

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"The solution’s pricing is moderate."

"Its technical support team is helpful."

"The product is stable."

"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."

Cons

"BigID needs improvement in terms of automation."

"I want them to focus on data mapping, assessment, automation workflow, and privacy incident management."

"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 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."

"There are some shortcomings when it comes to Calvirus authentication, which is not yet supported by BigID."

"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."

"More classifications about different states are needed"

"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."

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"The solution's UI could be better."

"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."

"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 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."

"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

24%

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

38%

Computer Software Company

11%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	7

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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...

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What needs improvement with BigID?

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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...

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What do you like most about Protegrity Data Security?

The product is stable.

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What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?

Protegrity is using a different OS, which has some bugs. Sometimes, it's causing an initialization error.

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What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?

We use the solution to encrypt sensitive data like PII data. Any unauthorized person cannot find the exact sensitive value in case of data issues. We are using that tool to protect sensitive data.

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Protegrity Data Security

Overview

BigID is a leader in data security, privacy, compliance, and governance: enabling organizations to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their data in a single platform for data visibility and control. Customers use BigID to reduce their data risk, automate security and privacy controls, achieve compliance, and understand their data across their entire data landscape: including multicloud, hybrid cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and on-prem data sources.

Drives visibility and control for all sensitive & critical datah
helps organizations understand and minimize data risk across the cloud & on-prem
AI automation
End-to-end data lifecycle management
DSPM
Data Security
Privacy Automation
Data inventory
Compliance

BigID

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security solutions tailored for enterprises seeking advanced data protection measures.

Designed for businesses needing comprehensive data protection, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform provides encryption, anonymization, and monitoring to secure sensitive data across multiple environments. Its adaptability allows organizations to handle complex data privacy regulations.

What are the key features of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform?

Encryption: Safeguards data both at rest and in transit with sophisticated encryption technologies.
Anonymization: Ensures compliance and privacy by anonymizing personal data.
Monitoring: Continuous data activity monitoring helps in detecting suspicious activities and preventing breaches.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Regulatory Compliance: Meets standards like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
Cost Efficiency: Minimizes data breach costs through effective data protection.
Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromising security.

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is particularly beneficial in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail, providing tailored security measures that protect sensitive customer data and foster trust. Its industry-specific solutions enhance data integrity and privacy, supporting organizations in maintaining competitive advantages.

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Sample Customers

Home Depot, Grant Thornton LLP, Cimpress, Fidelity Investments

A $4 billion retail conglomerate and holding company

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