Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs Netwrix Endpoint Protector comparison

Microsoft and Netwrix are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.8, while Netwrix is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.5. Microsoft holds a 8.0% mindshare in DLP, compared to Netwrix’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Netwrix Endpoint Protector and Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention compete in the data protection and compliance category. Microsoft Purview seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive integration across Azure and Microsoft 365, aiding multi-platform compatibility and regulatory compliance.

Features: Netwrix Endpoint Protector offers granular device control, content-aware protection, and policy versatility, making it effective for managing data transfer across macOS and Linux devices. Its control over USB devices is especially valued for preventing unauthorized data transfer. Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is recognized for integrated compliance across Microsoft services, automatic data labeling, and sensitive data management on iOS and macOS, providing real-time compliance feedback essential for regulated industries.

Room for Improvement: Netwrix Endpoint Protector users seek more robust customization, improved network-level DLP features, and better support responsiveness. They desire streamlined OS policy creation. Microsoft Purview users note the need for better integration with non-Microsoft systems, an improved user interface, better policy setup, and enhanced regional compliance features, including language support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Netwrix Endpoint Protector is appreciated for supporting diverse OS environments but faces criticism for support responsiveness. Microsoft Purview receives praise for seamless deployment within Microsoft ecosystems; however, users mention customer support challenges, especially with onboarding and support for less familiar platforms.

Pricing and ROI: Netwrix Endpoint Protector's pricing is often seen as reasonable, with users highlighting the cost-feature balance, although flexibility in licensing for smaller companies is desired. ROI is tied to compliance and enhanced user control. Microsoft Purview offers competitive pricing within the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly when bundled with Microsoft 365 licenses. However, concerns about the costs of premium features are noted. ROI is attributed to its comprehensive compliance capabilities and integration.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs. Netwrix Endpoint Protector Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is 8.0%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Endpoint Protector is 2.0%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	8.0%
Netwrix Endpoint Protector	2.0%
Cloudflare One	1.7%
Other	88.3%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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ClayHampton

Senior Infrastructure Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Protects sensitive data across devices and helps address client compliance needs proactively

The reporting in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is a little easier than most Microsoft portals. I understand the licensing cost, especially if you're a Business Premium or in the SMB world, and a lot of clients run with a Business Premium. That comes with data loss prevention in a manual process, whereas E5 gives automation. Microsoft has said, 'Okay, here's your Microsoft 365 E5 compliance add-on that can go on the Business Premium.' So Business Premium users can get the data loss prevention features of E5, which is fantastic. That was the big point that they were missing, and I'm glad that they actually have an add-on now that makes it possible. So truly, I don't think there's a downside. Maybe more reporting, but that's it.

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Sivakumar Mahathevan

Head of Sales and Technical - Malaysia at Halodata

Provides robust compliance with advanced threat protection and user-friendly interfaces

The features of Netwrix Endpoint Protector that I have found most valuable so far are the two main key modules which are Content Aware Protection (CAP) and Device Control (DC), which is the hottest selling item from my perspective as a consultant. I find CAP and DC valuable because they are very granular in nature and it's easily understood and easily configured. That's why it's easy for us to actually position this product to any organizations with no complications. My impression on the multi-layered protection features of this solution is quite positive because now they've expanded to more things in the DLP itself, that are as good as an enterprise DLP solution. Therefore, I feel that in terms of its pricing values and so on, it is very competitive. I assess the value of the comprehensive reporting and auditing capabilities provided by Netwrix Endpoint Protector as very good because I am a user myself prior to this, before becoming a reseller and now a distributor. I am actually a walking dictionary for this particular product. The comprehensive reporting and auditing capabilities are quite granular in terms of gaining insights. We can actually deep dive into quite a lot of things and find a lot of information that they already have. Assuming if there's a breach, we will be able to know exactly where the breach has occurred and what has occurred, and they are quite granular in how they report their information, including their logs. Therefore, they conform to all compliance regulatory bodies too. My impression of the centralized management console feature of Netwrix Endpoint Protector is that it is one of the simplest centralized monitoring features that even a kid would understand, which is what we need in today's world—nothing complicated. My impression of the data encryption and control over portable storage devices features of this solution is that they are very good, especially the device controls, which I really enjoy using, particularly when it comes to portable devices USBs and the encryption tools that they have, which is another module called E-lock, or enforce encryption, that they do have. They are well-protected along those lines.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"It is a stable solution."

"Cloudflare is simple to use."

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"The solution has different options that can be used to differentiate DDoS attacks."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection."

"For Cloudflare Access, I am using the free plan...The most valuable feature is their protection."

"The best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

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"When you are going to use Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, most of the setup is already done by default as per your needs."

"Because everything is on Microsoft and we use Azure, integration with the product is easier. That's the most important thing when you use many Microsoft products. It's easier to integrate everything in one place."

"The product is easy to configure."

"The policy customization feature is very useful, and we have successfully used the auto policy configuration."

"It has helped our clients to reduce the time to action on insider threats because it can be integrated."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention protects the organization from user data getting out that should not be out and works very well when assessing the ability to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive information."

"The most valuable features are identifying sensitive data and issuing alerts."

"The product can block the uploads to cloud services."

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"Netwrix Endpoint Protector works on Linux and macOS to block USB ports, control internet access, and manage other peripheral ports."

"It is easy to manage the DLP between MacOS and Linux."

"There are a lot of features, but the main feature is that I can use a device serial number to unlock any particular machine or for all machines. If I have a phone, like a Samsung phone, I can whitelist that specific phone for full access wherever it is plugged into any of our devices. This is the same with a USB, because most USBs come in bulk and have the same serial number. I can then whitelist that particular USB to be read-write with full access."

"The software is easy to use and the dashboard is intuitive."

"All of the features are effective, but the highlight feature of the product was the data layer inspection. When we talk about a DLP product, data packet inspection is very important. Securing data at rest is easy, but securing data in transit is challenging. We used it comprehensively to secure end drives, data transfers, secure hard drives, and end-user machines. It proved monumental in our operations."

"There are effectively two areas of DLP to look at from a technical perspective. One is how it performs the pickup of information traversing the system and the other is how the policy engine, which analyzes the data, works. On the first aspect, CoSoSys is probably best of breed for macOS because they're reasonably well-integrated into the operating system. They're looking at the file system operations level, not at the execution level."

"The most valuable aspects of the solution is the device control, which manages any portable device connected to the endpoint, and content-aware protection, which controls data in motion from the endpoint to outside, like when users try to upload data to a web browser or an instant messaging application."

"The Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Netwrix Endpoint Protector product is one of the easiest DLPs that can be installed, and I think that we have successfully deployed many of these in the Asia Pacific region."

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Cons

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

"Lacks a VPN feature to provide a secure connection to the data center."

"They don't have a person to provide support for customers using the solution under their free plan."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform needs to improve its documentation. It took time to do the implementation."

"From a logging perspective, it is still a bit difficult to see exactly what users are being blocked with the current views."

"The free plan has limitations. For example, I can only set up three rules, and the application firewall is unavailable."

"When there are any dynamic changes in complex applications, the tool takes a lot of time, making its analytics-related area a major matter of concern where improvements are needed."

"Feedback could be enhanced. While I work efficiently with Clover as a partner in Mexico City, sometimes the information and requests are easier to manage with more concrete solutions."

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"Because it's an academic institution, we got really excited about the level of granularity we could implement, but that granularity overwhelmed our users."

"The tool's user interface and document fingerprinting have been very poor for my customers because uploading files manually can be problematic."

"Endpoint Data Loss Prevention needs to be improved as it is not up to expectations."

"Some main features are limited in comparison to other solutions."

"The stability and reliability of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is great. Besides the weird timeframe where it takes a couple hours for a rule to sync and 24 hours to appear for someone, I don't really have an issue."

"All the security operations are better defined in Forcepoint, while in Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, you will have to use a specific workflow and then an application to release blocked emails."

"More training for end users on how it works would be beneficial."

"Technical support is awful."

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"If CoSoSys comes up with a suite of Host DLP, along with Network DLP and SaaS DLP, it will cover all of the aspects of a DLP solution."

"Sometimes, it should try to focus on one thing rather than multiple things. Endpoint Protector does device control very well, which is why we use that particular function."

"There are times when the server needs to be updated, and it would help if I got a notification for when the newest version comes out, because at the moment, I'm going in every now and then and checking. Sometimes it comes out and I didn't know it had come out."

"In Linux, it is difficult to control uninstallation. Users can uninstall it at any time, and we can only monitor that it is uninstalled."

"I would like to see an alert feature that when a system is started, it checks to make sure that the client has the most up-to-date policies."

"Currently, for additional applications that need monitoring by the EPP, a request must be made to their technical support. It would be beneficial to add a feature allowing users to manually add applications for monitoring without depending on the vendor."

"I have faced issues which shouldn't be related to this product. This product is purely a DLP, so it should only protect my data. I don't know what is happening with their agent or what is happening with the software, but it messes up my endpoint. For example, people are facing bandwidth issues. Before I deployed this on an endpoint, people were getting internet speeds of 40 or 50 Mbps. After deploying it, that would come down to 10 Mbps. And if I uninstalled the agent, it would go back to 50 Mbps."

"It needs to improve in terms of policy customization."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"It's a little bit pricey compared to competitors, but it's not too high."

"The product has the best price-to-performance ratio."

"The solution’s pricing is reasonable."

"It is a part of our Microsoft licensing. We pay for a yearly renewal. Its price is reasonable for the size of the organization we are. It is fairly competitive, and you get what you pay for. We have an E5 license, and a part of understanding the E5 license is to see what all you get with it. If you really look at it from that standpoint, you get a lot of value. You have Defender and all its security features in there as well. Their licensing is fairly flexible. They have different programs. We've seen ones where you could pay for up to three to five years in advance. There is also a monthly pay-as-you-go type of deal, but we're doing a yearly renewal and fixing the budget."

"You get the solution in a bundle if you get the E5 suite."

"We are using the E3 license for Microsoft 365 with the E5 compliance license add-on."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is part of a bundle and is not sold as a standalone product."

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"This is a budget-friendly solution that covers all the aspects of host-level DLP."

"It has a fair price. They just changed recently from perpetual licensing. When I bought it, I bought it on perpetual license, then they changed the whole company policy to go to subscription. It was a bit of a shock to us because we haven't upgraded it that many times. However, after speaking to CoSoSys directly, they gave us a very good renewal price."

"The pricing depends on the customers."

"The minimum number of licenses they sell is 50 or 150 users."

"We found the pricing pretty attractive. However, volume-based pricing wasn't available."

"When I last renewed the license it was for a two-year term, and they gave me the second year at half price."

"From what we've seen, their pricing is a lot lower than the other stuff we've looked at. I actually don't have any concerns with their pricing. They were probably the most reasonable company out there for the features that were offered. It was pretty straightforward in terms of licensing, and you just pay for the license."

"The software comes with a higher price tag when compared to other DLP solutions."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

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Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
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Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	5
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Also Known As

Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

Microsoft Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, MS Endpoint DLP, Microsoft Endpoint DLP

CoSoSys Endpoint Protector

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.

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Netwrix Endpoint Protector is a multi-OS endpoint data loss prevention solution that protects sensitive data across Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, including when those devices are offline. It gives security teams direct control over how data moves on and off endpoints, reducing the risk of data loss caused by shadow IT, remote work, and unsanctioned tools.

Netwrix Endpoint Protector enforces policies directly at the device level, even when devices are offline. It combines content-aware inspection with contextual controls to detect sensitive data in motion and apply granular controls based on user, device, application, or transfer channel.

Key use cases

• Prevent data exfiltration through personal email, browser uploads, messaging apps, and cloud services

• Control and restrict USB storage, removable media, and peripheral devices

• Enforce data protection policies even when devices are offline or outside the corporate network

• Detect and block transfers of sensitive data using content-aware inspection

• Reduce risk introduced by shadow IT and unsanctioned applications on endpoints

• Apply granular controls based on user, device, application, or transfer channel

• Support compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS through centralized policy enforcement, reporting, and audit trails

• Strengthen protection across hybrid and cross-platform environments Netwrix Endpoint Protector is licensed per endpoint and is typically selected by organizations that require strong device-level enforcement in distributed and multi-OS environments

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Samsung, Toyota, Philips, Zeppelin, Western Union, eBay

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