Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Netwrix Data Classification comparison

Microsoft and Netwrix are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while Netwrix is ranked #31. Microsoft holds a 21.4% mindshare in DG, compared to Netwrix’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Netwrix users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Microsoft Purview Data Governance and Netwrix Data Classification are offered in the field of data management solutions. Microsoft Purview seems to have the upper hand in integration capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem, while Netwrix leads in precise data classification.

Features: Microsoft Purview Data Governance provides seamless integration with Microsoft tools, comprehensive mapping, and robust data lineage capabilities. Netwrix Data Classification offers advanced classification features, detailed analysis, and in-depth data categorization.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Purview uses a cloud-based deployment for easy scalability and integration. Netwrix Data Classification demands more deployment effort but provides strong guidance and customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Purview Data Governance has higher initial setup costs yet yields strong ROI in Microsoft environments. Netwrix Data Classification presents competitive pricing with quicker ROI through precise classification.

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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 (7th)

Netwrix Data Classification

Ranking in Data Governance

31st

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 21.4%, down from 22.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Data Classification is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Governance Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Governance	21.4%
Netwrix Data Classification	1.2%
Other	77.4%

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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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Simonas Palevicius

Business Development Manager at BAKOTECH

A comprehensive data classification and information security solution that offers robust functionality, scalability, and competitive pricing

The standout aspect of this solution is its price performance. It's highly flexible and scalable, offering customers the choice to match their needs and budget. It is also user-friendly and effective. Even if you opt for just one module, such as Active Directory, you'll immediately see automated, valuable insights when you install and run the auditor. From a network perspective, it offers an array of well-structured rules. Unlike other systems that require extensive configurations, Netwrix simplifies the process. It's more intuitive and forgiving, meaning you don't need to be an expert to get value from it. Its strength lies in its predefined rules that generate automated reports and more without requiring in-depth knowledge of the system.

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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's primary benefit lies in safeguarding sensitive and confidential data, thereby mitigating the risk of internal data exfiltration."

"It gives you the opportunity to know your data and apply policies around it. If those policies are flouted, you can always track what's happening. You have options such as alerting the person who is committing that action, or you can take automatic action by blocking, for example, an email that is been sent externally. It's very useful."

"The e-discovery search is useful."

"The cataloging tool is definitely the most valuable... It tells you about all the data you have in your tables, which helps people understand our data. We now know what data we have."

"Microsoft Purview Data Governance enables us to show our compliance in real time."

"The availability of pre-designed policies tailored to specific geolocations and customer requirements is a valuable feature."

"The feature that I find most valuable is its ability to block unintended data sharing, like forcing unencrypted emails to be encrypted. We're evolving technologically, so people aren't always working from their desks. Our people are on the move. We have data everywhere. For example, in airlines, they're mobile and working from one door to another. They can't carry a computer from one station to another. That's where a lot of airlines use iPads. Securing and integrating iPads is helpful."

"The audit log has been a lifesaver for a lot of reasons. Historically, when using SaaS products, there were always questions about how the audit was going and whether we were sufficient out of the box. Purview has many capabilities available through centralized reporting that provide a view of a specific segment."

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"Netwrix Data Classification Manager finds the data in a very efficient manner, and the efficacy of the solution is very good."

"It's highly flexible and scalable, offering customers the choice to match their needs and budget."

Cons

"Reflecting organizational changes within Purview is impractical."

"We are currently in the rollout phase, so I am not entirely sure about specific areas of improvement. However, there are some problems with DLP rules, and it would be great if the security around DLP could be expanded."

"Although you can explore the data, that creates a great interest in data lineage or the data flow. How does it go from a source to a platform to a Power BI report, for example? It is possible, to some extent, to see that with Purview, but the lineage feature requires some manual work on the development side or more work from Microsoft to improve on it."

"There are negatives to the compliance aspect of Purview in that you get a lot of false positives with some of the native scanning and rules in the platform. A lot of them need tweaking to get a more realistic handle on what data there is."

"Some of the menu headings may not be easy to understand for some people."

"The product needs improvement to edit the number of assets. It needs to be more inuitive as well."

"One area for improvement is the detection of data types. This is really important. It has some of that functionality, but I consider it very limited. Maybe they can add some custom programming or machine learning could be particularly useful for the detection of the nature of the data."

"I lose a little bit of that control when we're talking about third-party connectors. Compliance-wise, I would like to see more ability to audit from a user perspective, where I could extrapolate what the user was thinking or trying to do."

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"One of the key issues is its interface and querying capabilities, which can be complex, making it difficult to interpret logs."

"Netwrix Data Classification Manager is very good at network data classification, but it also has to work on endpoint data classification because clients ask for it."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Purview has a pay-per-use pricing model, so it's one of the most cost-effective tools, as your cost will be based on your usage. It's a pricing model that Microsoft has nailed down, making it great whether you're a small organization or a multinational, giant organization."

"Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is not cheap."

"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."

"The price is reasonable considering its value."

"People often and unjustly say that Microsoft product pricing is not in the scope of reality, that it's just too expensive at times. I do not feel that is the case at all... If I'm able to let go of 30 to 70 percent of my IT administration staff, that makes up for a lot of money."

"While Purview's standard pricing might not be accessible to most small businesses, we were fortunate to benefit from the educational pricing which made it a financially viable option for our needs."

"The categorization within the licensing could be improved. There are a lot of solutions within Microsoft Purview. If the licensing could be a bit clearer and the solutions could be better categorized according to function and across multiple environments, that would be excellent. The licensing is very confusing."

"Aside from the complexity of the pricing model, the price itself is realistic. Features like AI components and automatic classification require additional licenses. Still, anyone can start using Purview with a basic E3 license if they're using Microsoft 365 and grow with additional licenses as needed. Overall, we're satisfied with the price."

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"The initial pricing might seem reasonable, but costs can quickly escalate when adding components."

"Netwrix Data Classification Manager has an affordable price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

24%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Legal Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	30

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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.

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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, ...

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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...

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What do you like most about Netwrix Data Classification Manager?

Netwrix Data Classification Manager finds the data in a very efficient manner, and the efficacy of the solution is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Data Classification Manager?

Netwrix Data Classification Manager has an affordable price. Since the solution is priced according to the client's market size, everybody can afford it.

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What needs improvement with Netwrix Data Classification Manager?

Netwrix Data Classification Manager is very good at network data classification, but it also has to work on endpoint data classification because clients ask for it. Although the solution is easy to...

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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

Netwrix Data Classification effectively manages and categorizes data to enhance data security and regulatory compliance. Users praise its robust data classification, automatic scanning, easy integration, customizable policies, and comprehensive reporting. The tool improves efficiency, communication, and collaboration, driving productivity and streamlined workflows.

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