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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager 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

Microsoft Purview Complianc...
Ranking in Data Governance
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (25th)
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 Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is 1.0%, down from 1.1% 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
 

Featured Reviews

Peter-Murphy - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined data management and improved compliance with efficient document classification
The most valuable feature is data classification retention since I deal with terabytes of data, and managing and monitoring it simplifies the process. Additionally, the system provides a dashboard showing our compliance status, which aids in managing compliance tasks. The compliance score feature allows me to assess and compare our compliance across organizations. I've also noticed efficiency gains, especially in handling subject access requests. Previously, these tasks were manual and time-consuming, but now they are streamlined, reducing the process from weeks to just a day.
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

"The system provides a dashboard showing our compliance status, which aids in managing compliance tasks."
"One of the valuable features of the tool is that it works effectively."
"Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is tightly integrated with email solutions like Office 365."
"Purview delivers data protection across multi-cloud and multi-platform environments."
"Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is necessary when using Outlook."
"The most valuable feature is its ability to apply regulations and ensure compliance with various policies. It also provides tools for investigation, risk assessment, and security score evaluations."
"Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service."
"The stability is a ten out of ten."
"This product makes it easy to manage personal data."
"The product's valuable feature is its integration with other tools, such as risk management and risk assessment."
"The platform enhances the collaboration between data governance teams and other business units."
"One valuable aspect of the solution is its cloud-based nature. Users can just pay the fees and get started instantly."
"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."
"I recommend using a tool like OneTrust DataGovernance for managing regulated services, especially those handling personal information."
"OneTrust allows seamless management of multiple geolocations at one time and offers workflow automation based on location-specific parameters."
 

Cons

"Integrating add-on licenses, which currently offer additional features at a cost, into the base product would be beneficial, especially for a charity organization to avoid incurring extra costs."
"The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work."
"The customer service experience is not satisfactory. The support staff, who are often outsourced, seem not adequately equipped to handle issues quickly and efficiently."
"We'd like to see the solution expanded to include firewalls and endpoints."
"The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work."
"We've had issues with data connectors for Teams."
"One area for improvement is the technical support for Purview. With all the other solutions from Microsoft we get really good technical support, but with Purview we had a compliance error and we couldn't find the solution. Purview would not point us to the correct solution, it just indicated the error. We had to troubleshoot it and find out what led to this error. We contacted technical support but it took them one week to identify the root cause of the error."
"Microsoft Purview has moved its portal from classic to premium with some display improvements, yet not much in options and functionalities."
"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."
"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."
"The process management capability could be improved. It would be beneficial to have an authorization mechanism for users to process certain actions."
"The process management capability could be improved."
"Stability issues, like unexpected backend actions or data loss during updates, need to be addressed."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing and licensing are moderate because we have other licenses for Microsoft services. The pricing is in line with that."
"The product is worth every penny."
"The product cost was reasonable due to a discount for NGOs."
"The solution is a low-cost option."
"There is a licensing fee that we pay regularly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Healthcare Company
7%
Government
7%
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 Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
We have more visibility of data and how it is being shared.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
While not cheap, Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors. Additional costs may involve OCR page scanning.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
When I tried to set up Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager for my organization to ensure people are not sending PII documents, especially payment cards, using keywords for flagging, it disrupted o...
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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Anthony Nolan, Everis, Herman Miller, Provident Financial Group
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