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McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention comparison

McAfee and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. McAfee is ranked #27 with an average rating of 7.7, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.5. McAfee holds a 1.0% mindshare in DLP, compared to Microsoft’s 15.2% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of McAfee users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention and Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention compete in the data security category. Microsoft Purview seems to have an upper hand due to its strong integration with Microsoft's ecosystem and comprehensive compliance features, especially in multi-platform environments.

Features: McAfee Total Protection offers features like USB control, robust endpoint protection, and straightforward management which makes it user-friendly. Microsoft Purview provides strong compliance integration, auto-labeling capabilities, and cross-platform data protection which are valuable for businesses handling sensitive data across different environments.

Room for Improvement: McAfee could improve its resource consumption on virtual machines, provide a more intuitive user interface, and offer better AI-driven integrations. Microsoft could enhance its integration abilities with non-Microsoft systems, improve incident handling, and provide more intuitive setup wizards.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: McAfee mainly focuses on on-premises deployment with some cloud options and robust technical support, though delays and regional limitations could be improved. Microsoft Purview supports hybrid and private cloud models, offering flexibility in deployment, and benefits from Microsoft's robust support structure.

Pricing and ROI: McAfee Total Protection is perceived as relatively expensive with concerns about licensing and support fees. Microsoft Purview, often bundled with Microsoft's E5 suite, provides extensive features that offer significant value within the Microsoft ecosystem despite its higher cost, potentially offering better cost-effectiveness in integrated environments.

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Categories and Ranking

McAfee Total Protection for...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
27th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Purview Data Loss...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is 1.0%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is 15.2%, down from 17.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

VivekGupta7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Versatile with good patching and a straightforward setup
There is some fine-tuning needed, even once you define something. We need to do a lot of configuration. It would be easier if they made the configuration simpler, especially in the beginning. They need to give the user more choices and provide more guidance to help avoid problems later on. We'd like some more built-in predictive analytics so we can be prepared for what might happen in the future. We did have some bandwidth issues during setup. If your update fails, you may have stability issues. We find it difficult to reach higher levels of support when we face larger issues.
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Roby Skariah - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation has given us consistent analytics and improved quality of insights into user activity
One of the valuable features of Purview is the ability to create a legal hold on a user's account within the compliance portal. That's pretty useful when it comes to any litigation or if you want to redeem the content within a mailbox, OneDrive, or a generic public SharePoint site. If you want to retain the user's data until the case is resolved, you can use the legal hold feature. Also, it's important that Purview can connect to iOS, Mac, and Android devices. With smartphone involvement, so many applications can now be accessed through them and it is important to apply Purview across operating systems and platforms. Purview's natively integrated compliance across Azure Dynamics and Office 365 is also significant because within Microsoft 365 there are multiple applications. Irrespective of whether it's Dynamics or Azure, it's very important that it has native support. The data connectivity should be efficient enough to support and secure their own platform's data. In addition, with varying regulations in different industries and matters, Purview lets you create rules and conditions based on industry standards around the world. That is important. Our company is in pharmaceuticals and the rules and conditions are different from other industries. It is important to be able to keep track of all these regulations and have a tool that is flexible enough to create the regulatory rules and conditions we need. And when it comes to data loss protection, Purview has features that can recognize patterns and detect any sort of data loss, where the data is being transferred from its platform to a different one. The default settings that come with it are pretty nice for identifying data transfer or data loss across the platform. It also comes with a lot of training materials, with use cases and examples, to help educate users and make them familiar with the tool.
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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

"The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints."
"I am impressed with the tool's firewalls and web protection."
"The initial setup process was easy."
"The solution has good stability and endpoint."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to control access to USB drives and other external devices."
"You can manage your compliance in line with legislation such as GDPR and POPIA."
"The product provides us with an excellent, dependable solution to recommend to clients for their security needs."
"What I like about McAfee Total Protection is that it's working. I also like that it doesn't require any specific knowledge to set up."
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"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention's responses are faster. Its installation is also reliable. The security score helps with the security part."
"We can triage based on quick and sometimes constant alerts."
"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 can block the uploads to cloud services."
"We can use Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention to manage devices and site policies."
"It has helped our clients to reduce the time to action on insider threats because it can be integrated."
"One of the valuable features of Purview is the ability to create a legal hold on a user's account within the compliance portal. That's pretty useful when it comes to any litigation or if you want to redeem the content within a mailbox, OneDrive, or a generic public SharePoint site."
"Insider risk management and data retention are beneficial."
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Cons

"It could improve how it deals with solar data."
"The UI needs to be simplified."
"We faced many issues with the solution's customer support, and it should be made customer-friendly and more responsive."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"The solution takes up too much CPU and memory."
"McAfee needs to clarify its rules."
"The product uses a lot of resources and because of this it is not always a good solution for every situation."
"Our client is not very happy with the lack of support, the skills, and the effectiveness of the tool."
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"The tool's user interface and document fingerprinting have been very poor for my customers because uploading files manually can be problematic."
"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention's licensing is expensive."
"It could cover more solutions and technologies."
"The scalability, in terms of the portal, could be more user-friendly. Sometimes I have faced difficulties in identifying the options."
"Endpoint Data Loss Prevention needs to be improved as it is not up to expectations."
"We faced a performance issue with the tool when we didn't get alerts for file uploads."
"The solution should provide better integration with other systems."
"More training for end users on how it works would be beneficial."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive. We typically sell one and three-year licenses."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is an expensive solution."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"The price of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive. It is not the most expensive solution but it is typically 15 to 20 percent higher than other solutions. There is no additional cost to using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The price of the solution could improve."
"I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
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"The cost works out to about $15 per user per month."
"It's a little bit pricey compared to competitors, but it's not too high."
"If one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the price as one out of ten."
"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 product has the best price-to-performance ratio."
"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is part of a bundle and is not sold as a standalone product."
"I am satisfied with the tool's pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Retailer
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive.
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What needs improvement with McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The product’s pricing could be cheaper.
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What do you like most about Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention?
The most valuable features are identifying sensitive data and issuing alerts.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention?
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing is not something I manage directly since I'm the owner operator; my colleagues might be more involved with that aspect as we have other te...
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention?
Improving Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention would involve recognizing that the whole AI path we are all on is going to help, given the massive amount of data we handle; even if there are true ...
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Also Known As

McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
Microsoft Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, MS Endpoint DLP, Microsoft Endpoint DLP
 

Overview

McAfee Total Protection for Data solution suite protects your data using a combination of powerful encryption, access control, and user-behavior monitoring.
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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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