Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management comparison

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager and Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.9, while Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager holds a 1.0% mindshare in DG, compared to Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager and Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Governance solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs. Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Complianc...

Ranking in Data Governance

14th

Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite

24th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Purview Data Life...

Ranking in Data Governance

27th

Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite

30th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 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 Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Peter-Murphy

Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group

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.

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Al Mcpherson

Data Architect at Octopus

Provides clear visibility into our entire information estate, reduces our time to action, and saves us time

The integration across Azure is straightforward. Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management has been a game-changer for our data governance. We now have clear visibility into our entire information estate, allowing us to pinpoint data location and implement effective classification. Even though real-time compliance isn't a current need, Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management offers that capability for future requirements. Purview Data Lifecycle Management has reduced our time to action – since we previously lacked such a tool, it's effectively cut our response time in half. Purview Data Lifecycle Management has saved us one working day per month.

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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

"Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is necessary when using Outlook."

"We move data between clouds and also from on-premises to the cloud. There is no other mechanism to check if this data is moving according to industry standards for such things as security, bandwidth, and SSL encryption mechanism. We would not be able to see these metrics without Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager."

"Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service."

"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."

"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."

"The setup complexity depends on what features you want to implement in Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager."

"The best aspect is that it requires little to no time for implementation if I am using all of Microsoft's tools."

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"The automatic data labeling is compelling, and we are investigating its use."

"The UI is the most valuable feature."

"Purview's built-in functionality provides immediate access to reports, streamlining the entire process."

"The system is stable; I haven't encountered any worldwide stability issues unlike other office products."

Cons

"Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is a stable product used by organizations utilizing Outlook as their email client. Despite stability, it needs to be more user-friendly and competitive compared to other eDiscovery tools."

"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."

"Microsoft Purview has moved its portal from classic to premium with some display improvements, yet not much in options and functionalities."

"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."

"The customer service experience is not satisfactory. The support staff, who are often outsourced, seem not adequately equipped to handle issues quickly and efficiently."

"There could be improved automation for handling tasks in bulk or in an automated way."

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"The time it takes to scan is one issue; when we raise high-volume issues and tickets related to scanning failures, it relates to permission errors, which are technical challenges."

"Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management can be challenging to implement due to its complexity and dense documentation, making it difficult to get started."

"Microsoft's Purview Data Lifecycle Management preview features can be unreliable, hindering their usefulness."

"Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management can be challenging to implement due to its complexity and dense documentation, making it difficult to get started."

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 service operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, charging an extra one cent per field of metadata scanned in our data."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

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Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

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By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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.

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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.

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management?

We opted for Purview Data Lifecycle Management due to its significant cost advantage over competitors. At a 95 percent price reduction, it was a clear winner. The service operates on a pay-as-you-g...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management?

Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management can be challenging to implement due to its complexity and dense documentation, making it difficult to get started.

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management?

We use Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management for labeling our data.

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Also Known As

Microsoft Compliance Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is a feature in the Microsoft 365 compliance center that helps you manage your organization’s compliance requirements with greater ease and convenience. Compliance Manager can help you throughout your compliance journey, from taking inventory of your data protection risks to managing the complexities of implementing controls, staying current with regulations and certifications, and reporting to auditors.

To learn more about our solution, ask questions, and share feedback, join our Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Community.

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Use Microsoft Information Governance (sometimes abbreviated to MIG) capabilities to govern your data for compliance or regulatory requirements.

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