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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs SAP Data Governance comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.9, while SAP is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 1.1% mindshare in DG, compared to SAP’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 62% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

SAP Data Governance and Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager are competing products in data management and compliance. Microsoft Purview shows superiority in compliance features, making it appealing for those focusing on comprehensive compliance tools.

Features: SAP Data Governance ensures data accuracy and completeness, offers robust data stewardship, and workflow management. Microsoft Purview focuses on regulatory compliance with automated risk assessments and comprehensive reporting tools. SAP's strength lies in data management capabilities, whereas Microsoft offers superior compliance functionalities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Data Governance requires a complex setup with tailored configurations. Microsoft Purview offers straightforward deployment with extensive support resources. Microsoft's model may be more user-friendly, providing efficient service compared to SAP's intricate processes.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Data Governance involves higher initial setup costs but provides long-term value in data governance efficiency. Microsoft Purview presents a lower entry cost with a quicker ROI due to its cloud-based architecture. SAP's investment is in the depth of governance tools, while Microsoft offers faster value realization through compliance-focused solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Complianc...
Ranking in Data Governance
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (23rd)
SAP Data Governance
Ranking in Data Governance
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is 1.1%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Data Governance is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
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A robust solution that establishes rules, policies, and procedures
The solution is used in Life Cycle Data Management where it can be stored in cheaper storage options like Amazon and OpenShift. It has helped with data retention It is robust solution.  SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements. I have experience with SAP…
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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 Compliance Manager is tightly integrated with email solutions like Office 365."
"We have more visibility of data and how it is being shared."
"The best aspect is that it requires little to no time for implementation if I am using all of Microsoft's tools."
"Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is necessary when using Outlook."
"Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is tightly integrated with email solutions like Office 365."
"Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service."
"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."
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"It is robust solution."
"The new workflow engine is based on the web app rather than the Java-based approach."
 

Cons

"Policy configuration, particularly for web interfaces and OCR scanning, presents challenges."
"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."
"The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work."
"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."
"Microsoft Purview has moved its portal from classic to premium with some display improvements, yet not much in options and functionalities."
"The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work."
"We've had issues with data connectors for Teams."
"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."
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"SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements."
"I would like to see harmonizing with some of the external third-party products so that it will all be within SAP."
 

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."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
7%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Retailer
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
 

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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?
I am primarily using Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager for data leakage prevention, blocking USBs, and monitoring data sharing through OneDrive and web-based interfaces.
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What do you like most about SAP Data Governance?
It is robust solution.
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What needs improvement with SAP Data Governance?
SAP should come up with specialized services as per their customer's requirements.
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What is your primary use case for SAP Data Governance?
The solution is used in Life Cycle Data Management where it can be stored in cheaper storage options like Amazon and OpenShift. It has helped with data retention.
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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.

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SAP Data Governance helps consolidate and centrally govern the master data lifecycle of information across the organization. Key benefits: Consolidate and manage master data across the business, whether information is exchanged and accessed in SAP or non-SAP solutions on premise or in the cloud. Uses prebuilt data models, rules, workflows, and user interfaces to quickly deploy tasks such as financial consolidation, customer service, and supplier onboarding. And supports all your master data domains in one single application, and implement it in an on-premise, cloud, or hybrid environment.
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Sample Customers

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Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., The VELUX Group, Asian Paints, AOK Bundesverband, EMC Corporation
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