Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs OneTrust DataGovernance comparison

Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. OneTrust DataGovernance

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...

Ranking in Data Governance

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (8th)

OneTrust DataGovernance

Ranking in Data Governance

12th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 22.1%, down from 24.1% 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

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AmrNaeem

Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It helps us by reporting on and auditing leaks and breaches

One important feature is data security, which both end users and the organization seek. Microsoft Purview offers data protection across a multi-cloud and multi-platform environment. It's critical that Purview connects to iOS, Mac, and Android. We could only secure some of our data if it only covered Windows. It provides a comprehensive view of the entire ecosystem's threats and compliance in real time. It's very easy to use. Purview's compliance features are crucial. We have to match some cases in other countries to our own to comply with the policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks here.

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Ihab-Bekhiet

Business Development || Data Strategy || Data Governance Advisor at Jadara Solutions

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.

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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

"I think Purview does as good a job...I'll say that it is as stable as the data governance maturity that exists within an organization. It can't be more stable than that."

"It is critical that Purview delivers data protection across multi-cloud and multi-platform environments. That is the number one reason that people are adopting hybrid and best-of-the-breed approaches. Especially in banking, it is critical because people want to protect, govern, and secure their data. This is one of the first conversations that happens with security and the architecture group on the client side."

"It's certainly easy to work with all Microsoft data sources like SQL Server, Synapse, and data lakes, but it also has great functionality working with Oracle. And of particular interest to us is the ability to pull data from Excel, CVS files, and other types of flat files."

"My favorite features are eDiscovery and insider risk management, because these are the major threats to an organization that can't be easily traced."

"It starts off with records management, insider risk management, and information protection. And there is the discovery of the clouds, and we can get analytics on that as well, so that we know which user is using which cloud application and for how much time. The Activity explorer tells us which user was transferring out what data at what moment and on which device, including the serial number."

"Purview's ability to connect to iOS, Mac, and Android devices is critical."

"The data lineage feature stands out. It tracks where the data comes from and any changes made."

"Microsoft Purview is scalable."

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"OneTrust DataGovernance has excellent on-premise data mapping and visualization capabilities."

"This allows anyone in the enterprise to easily find information about specific products or data elements."

"I recommend using a tool like OneTrust DataGovernance for managing regulated services, especially those handling personal information."

"The product is easy to use, with excellent integration capabilities that, although they could be improved, are still better than other options."

"The data flow analysis is especially valuable from a security perspective. It helps set a perimeter concerning security aspects."

"One valuable aspect of the solution is its cloud-based nature. Users can just pay the fees and get started instantly."

"The tool gives us the ability to trace the path of an incident."

"OneTrust allows seamless management of multiple geolocations at one time and offers workflow automation based on location-specific parameters."

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Cons

"I'd like to see them improve the training for implementing this type of solution."

"The technical support has room for improvement."

"There should be more clarity about the costing, particularly how the cost is calculated, especially when utilizing health reports and quality features."

"There are some non-Microsoft file formats that are not supported."

"Two features are unsupported—custom insights and the DLP component—that would be beneficial to me as a consultant and for the customer in terms of security and monitoring. Regarding security, DLP would provide a more granular level of data masking. Custom insights would offer more detailed monitoring and alerts that can notify customers of failures or anything requiring urgent action."

"One area for improvement is better documentation on what is working and what is not, as well as what features are allowed depending on your licensing model. It's essential to know if a feature isn't working due to missing licenses."

"Auto-tagging should be available at lower levels of licensing. Right now, a high level of licensing is needed for auto-tagging, and this feature should be made available at a lower license level."

"The product must provide better integrations with OS X and iOS."

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"The platform could benefit from more competitive AI features, more user-friendly dashboards, and better automatic recognition or advanced templates."

"Deployment is a big issue."

"Stability issues, like unexpected backend actions or data loss during updates, need to be addressed."

"The integration with third-party products could be better."

"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."

"To succeed in this market, OneTrust needs to invest more and check the requirements from Saudi Arabian regulations."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is extremely affordable for the K-12 space."

"Microsoft Purview is priced in the middle. It isn't the cheapest, but it isn't the most expensive. It's affordable compared to other public cloud services."

"It's not cheap. I'm not exactly sure how much our license costs, but it is very expensive."

"Some people find the tier licensing system complicated, but it offers a lot of value for money if we use the features."

"There is some competition out there, but the other solutions are quite expensive. They are enterprise tools that are a bit more mature but the license costs $100,000 for some of them. Purview is pay-per-use and a lot of companies are interested in that."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is not cheap."

"Purview is included in our Microsoft E5 licensing."

"Purview's price is pretty high when you factor in storage costs."

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"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."

"The product is worth every penny."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

10%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Purview?

It is designed to seamlessly connect to various data sources, which is particularly beneficial for our customers who primarily use Microsoft technologies.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Purview?

Microsoft Purview Data Governance is quite affordable compared to other market solutions, which have high initial costs. It allows for a cost-effective start with negligible initial cost. However, ...

What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?

There should be more clarity about the costing, particularly how the cost is calculated, especially when utilizing health reports and quality features. Additionally, adding more tools around data q...

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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Also Known As

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Overview

The new Microsoft Purview portal offers an enhanced governance experience, serving as a unified platform for managing and governing data across various sources, including Azure, Microsoft 365, on-premises, and multicloud environments. Designed to streamline governance, compliance, risk, and security efforts, the new portal provides a user-friendly interface and unlocks advanced features like live view and preset scans. Existing users of Microsoft Purview can upgrade to this enhanced experience, gaining access to improved user interface, enhanced capabilities, and consolidated management of data assets. Additionally, the upgrade sets the stage for future developments, including account consolidation and fine-grained access control.

Microsoft

Organizations can leverage the OneTrust Data Governance solution to centralize and automate their data governance programs. From initial data discovery to business insights, OneTrust helps you know your data, the laws that apply, and how to use that information to provide business value and demonstrate compliance.

OneTrust

Sample Customers

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Anthony Nolan, Everis, Herman Miller, Provident Financial Group

Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. OneTrust DataGovernance