Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs SAP Data Governance comparison

Microsoft and SAP are both solutions in the Data Governance category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.6, while SAP is ranked #32. Microsoft holds a 16.6% mindshare in DG, compared to SAP’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 84% 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 Data Governance compete in the data management space. Microsoft Purview has an advantage in features, making it a compelling choice despite SAP's pricing and support.

Features: SAP Data Governance offers robust data integration, compliance management tools, and comprehensive data oversight. Microsoft Purview features intuitive data cataloging, data lineage capabilities, and enhanced discoverability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP Data Governance has a streamlined deployment in SAP environments with reliable support. Microsoft Purview offers cloud-native deployment with Azure integration and responsive service.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Data Governance requires upfront investment reflecting its tool suite, offering long-term ROI for SAP users. Microsoft Purview, with higher initial costs, provides ROI through scalability and Microsoft ecosystem integration.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...

Ranking in Data Governance

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (8th)

SAP Data Governance

Ranking in Data Governance

32nd

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 16.6%, down from 21.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Data Governance is 1.0%, 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	16.6%
SAP Data Governance	1.0%
Other	82.4%

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Ayinampudi Srikanth

Tech lead at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Automated data discovery has streamlined management while configuration remains complex

Compared to Big-ID, Microsoft Purview Data Governance looks complicated to me. I do not feel it has a good user-level UI. The interface feels a little complicated compared to Big-ID. I did not appreciate the configuration part. It felt complex, whereas when I went for a Big-ID demo, the interface looked better and was easier to understand for any user.

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Vijaya Macherla

GTM Lead at Capgemini

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

"The data protection feature is vital as it controls who can access data when it moves out of our protected boundary."

"The e-discovery search is useful."

"The most valuable feature is the tracking activity and device onboarding."

"The DLP part and the AI related ones are the most valuable features; I mostly appreciate their automated data discovery."

"The sensitivity labeling is the most valuable feature because it is the foundation for automating the encryption process and ensuring proper data handling across the organization."

"The most significant value lies in its seamless integration into the Azure ecosystem, automating various processes and reducing operational burdens."

"The product has helped us save both time and money."

"The sensitivity labeling is the most valuable feature because it is the foundation for automating the encryption process and ensuring proper data handling across the organization."

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"The new workflow engine is based on the web app rather than the Java-based approach."

"It is robust solution."

Cons

"Another area for improvement is in managing the business glossary terms. If they could provide the same type of method that we use to configure the scan rule sets, that would be helpful. Currently, there is no option like this, so we have to do it manually. Automatic detection would be great."

"One drawback of Microsoft Purview, though it's beneficial and easy to use, is that when you start plugging in connectors for third-party sources when setting the solution up for data collection, it becomes a bit more tricky."

"There are differences when looking at an incident in the M365 portal versus Purview, and the main one is the advanced hunting. In the M365 portal, you can write KQL queries and fetch data. If that was available in Purview, it would be very good."

"It supports only a limited number of tools and technologies that pertain to Microsoft products. If you want to leverage other solutions such as Workday or Oracle Fusion, features will be coming up, but as of now, it is for the Microsoft suite."

"Microsoft Purview's compliance processes for handling various Mac and iOS devices could be significantly improved."

"Blueprints and landing zones like we have in Azure would be great to see in Purview. The solution could offer a baseline or blueprint of recommended settings for compliance regulations such as GDPR and ISO, which could be applied with a simple switch in the options."

"Privacy features should be integrated into the core product rather than offered as optional add-ons, as privacy is not a luxury but a fundamental requirement."

"Compared to Big-ID, Microsoft Purview Data Governance looks complicated to me. I do not feel it has a good user-level UI."

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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 is moderate. It's not too expensive, but it's not the most competitive."

"Microsoft Purview is priced in the middle. It isn't the cheapest, but it isn't the most expensive. It's affordable compared to other public cloud services."

"The price is reasonable considering its value."

"Microsoft Purview is a subscription-based service, so we need either an E3 or E5 license to use it."

"Purview's price is pretty high when you factor in storage costs."

"We pay $15,000 per end user for the E5 license."

"It's not cheap. I'm not exactly sure how much our license costs, but it is very expensive."

"It is cheap. It is based on consumption. If somebody wants to start using it, the price is definitely cheaper than a tool like Collibra."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

25%

Retailer

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

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	31

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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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Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview

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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.

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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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