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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.4
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager enhances ROI by reducing costs, process times, and improving security with no extra fees.
Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management enhances value by reducing investigation time, false positives, and monitoring efforts, boosting data protection.
The process is reduced from weeks to a day, showcasing a solid nine for return on investment.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
Purview saved us from potential lawsuits and the loss of confidential information, preventing legal issues.
Manager, Information Technology Security Compliance at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
The one example that I provided was worth significant attention, as the FBI and other organizations became involved, so I am assuming it was really important.
IC Sharepoint Administrator at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.0
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's support needs improvement with slow response times, inconsistent support, and insufficient training resources.
Sentiment score
4.5
Microsoft Purview's support is inconsistent, with premium service excelling while standard service suffers from delayed assistance on complex issues.
Since I approach them with more complicated issues, it takes quite a bit of time to get through those two support tiers.
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
The support staff, who are often outsourced, seem not adequately equipped to handle issues quickly and efficiently.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
The quality of support is affected because most support staff seem focused on obtaining five-star ratings rather than resolving problems thoroughly.
System Administrator at Templars
Premium support provides excellent service, but it can be challenging for customers who cannot afford it.
Director at Scybers
Overall, I had a few issues, so I would rate the service a nine for Purview.
Manager, Information Technology Security Compliance at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers scalable compliance management, adaptable to expanding needs, though policy granularity can sometimes be limited.
Sentiment score
6.4
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is scalable and automated, but concerns exist about alert reaction speed and global applicability.
As services increase, eDiscovery capabilities also increase, allowing easy deployment.
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
It is straightforward since it scans everything, covering all aspects needed in our operations.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
While the solution is scalable in terms of user numbers, there are limitations when creating more granular level policies.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
The capability of creating policies to facilitate detections and responses improved.
Manager, Information Technology Security Compliance at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
I believe Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management scales well with the growing needs of the organization.
IC Sharepoint Administrator at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is stable and reliable, though could improve in user-friendliness and competitiveness in eDiscovery tools.
Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is mostly stable, integrating well with Microsoft's ecosystem, though some users report integration challenges.
Despite stability, it needs to be more user-friendly and competitive compared to other eDiscovery tools.
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
It is reliable and I can depend on it.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
In terms of latency, stability is not an issue.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
We have experienced minimal downtime, with Microsoft resolving issues within five to ten minutes maximum.
Director at Scybers
I would assess the stability and reliability of Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management as having improved.
IC Sharepoint Administrator at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager requires better integration, automation, accessibility, and expanded functionality; users seek improved interface and budget-friendly licensing.
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is challenged by complexity, high costs, limited alert customization, and integration difficulties with non-Microsoft platforms.
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Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work.
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
The Purview Compliance Portal's log management could be more user-friendly, making data retrieval, like email logs, challenging.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Microsoft's pricing is very expensive.
Director at Scybers
I feel Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management can be improved by being able to identify patterns and practices of users to determine whether or not they fit the normal use case of a developer, an architect, and other roles.
IC Sharepoint Administrator at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It could be improved in terms of producing reports to provide information to the C-suite or others.
Manager, Information Technology Security Compliance at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is cost-effective, especially for Microsoft 365 E5 users, offering competitive pricing with strong compliance benefits.
I rate the pricing as a one since it is included in what I am already paying for, as part of the Microsoft 365 E5 licensing.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is priced at 60% to 70% compared to some competitors.
Information Technology Auditor at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
It was not excessively expensive.
Systems Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager streamlines compliance with integrated tools, automation, and dashboards, enhancing security and efficiency across platforms.
Microsoft Purview optimizes risk management with analytics, integration, and customization, enhancing efficiency and ease of use in existing environments.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service.
Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District
The most valuable feature is data classification retention since I deal with terabytes of data, and managing and monitoring it simplifies the process.
Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group
The best aspect is that it requires little to no time for implementation if I am using all of Microsoft's tools.
Senior security analyst at MB Cybermode
It has saved us money on lawsuits and the loss of important confidential information that could lead to legal issues.
Manager, Information Technology Security Compliance at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
The scoring mechanism is exceptional because it eliminates the need to reinvent criteria for identifying risks, misconfigurations, or vulnerabilities.
Director at Scybers
We were able to remediate the fact that we had a North Korean spy working for us.
IC Sharepoint Administrator at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Complianc...
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Data Governance (21st)
Microsoft Purview Insider R...
Ranking in Microsoft Security Suite
28th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Insider Risk Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Microsoft Security Suite category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is 1.6%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is 1.7%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Microsoft Security Suite Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager1.6%
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management1.7%
Other96.7%
Microsoft Security Suite
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2797275 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 201-500 employees
Compliance reporting has provided governance insights and now needs faster expert support access
I would rate Microsoft Support a six or seven on a scale of one to ten, depending on who you get. Microsoft could potentially improve by being able to reach the right people immediately instead of having to deal with lower-level support staff. As an enterprise customer, having that enterprise liaison is beneficial. I have a single point of contact for issues. Previously, when this was first set up without that liaison, calling support meant getting level one support who could not help, then level two support who also could not help, and finally reaching someone who could actually assist. Having a designated Microsoft representative or support person is definitely key.
Karthik Ekambaram - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Scybers
Have consistently built secure internal environments while implementing compliance tools for diverse customer needs
The customizable alerts system needs improvement. The detection rules are not extensive enough. There should be more possibilities for creating alerts based on additional criteria. While rules can be customized, the available criteria for creating detection rules should be expanded. Microsoft's pricing is very expensive. The Business Premium offering should be extended to enterprise customers, as it's currently limited to 300 users. There should be a tier below E5 that includes Microsoft Purview and other features. Currently, E5 licensing costs approximately 6,000 INR per user per month including taxes. Competitive solutions offer similar functionality at about 50% of Microsoft's cost. Email DLP is included in Business Premium or P1 licenses, while P2 licenses cover endpoint DLP and additional channels. Microsoft should introduce an intermediate tier below E5 that covers all P1 licenses, as customers often need coverage across the entire M365 suite.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise4
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
The pricing and setup cost is comparable to everything else that would be available regarding licensing. It was not excessively expensive. It is another expense to manage, but paying for the soluti...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is used for governance and checking to ensure that what is being put out there is correct and is not violating any corporate policies. We use it for data classi...
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?
I have experience with IronScales by chance or other similar products. It was not purchased through AWS Marketplace but was purchased through a vendor. We do deal with Intune with Microsoft. I have...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management?
There is a big gap for improvement in this area. My company is a partner with Microsoft.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management?
I have a good use case with Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management.
What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management?
I use some Microsoft Purview solutions such as risk management, information barriers, and customer locker. My overall final rating for Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is seven out of ten.
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Compliance Manager
Microsoft Insider Risk Management
 

Overview

Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs. Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
909,725 professionals have used our research since 2012.