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Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs OneTrust DataGovernance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...
Ranking in Data Governance
1st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Microsoft Security Suite (8th)
OneTrust DataGovernance
Ranking in Data Governance
14th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 12.1%, down from 21.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OneTrust DataGovernance is 2.5%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Purview Data Governance12.1%
OneTrust DataGovernance2.5%
Other85.4%
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

AS
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.
AG
Manager at Cognizant
Consent and cookies modules have enhanced the integration of data protection strategies despite challenges
There should be more customization options, as many things are restricted. This customization should suit individual needs, allowing for more UI customization, especially during consent collection. Also, improvements in data discovery and classification are needed, with the use of AI-oriented data discovery and more robust PDF file scanning capabilities. The scalability could be improved, particularly in detailed customization beyond the standard offering. Stability issues, like unexpected backend actions or data loss during updates, need to be addressed.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Has a good interface and is reasonably priced."
"The DLP part and the AI related ones are the most valuable features; I mostly appreciate their automated data discovery."
"The time to onboard is pretty short."
"Microsoft Purview's most valuable feature is its ability to identify content across a number of prescribed regulatory frameworks, including Microsoft, GDPR, PII, and UCC Financial."
"The features of Microsoft Purview Data Governance that I value most include communication compliance. It provides visibility into how people are using Copilot for Microsoft and gives insight into risks and sensitive conversations."
"One of the best features is the classification rules, especially the scan rule sets. They are really useful, especially when we need to understand the current data the company has to ensure that all the problematic data can be put under someone's responsibility."
"The e-discovery search is useful."
"I recommend using a tool like OneTrust DataGovernance for managing regulated services, especially those handling personal information."
"OneTrust DataGovernance has excellent on-premise data mapping and visualization capabilities."
"OneTrust allows seamless management of multiple geolocations at one time and offers workflow automation based on location-specific parameters."
"The platform enhances the collaboration between data governance teams and other business units."
"The product is easy to use, with excellent integration capabilities that, although they could be improved, are still better than other options."
"This product makes it easy to manage personal data."
"The tool gives us the ability to trace the path of an incident."
"The product's valuable feature is its integration with other tools, such as risk management and risk assessment."
 

Cons

"The standard support is acceptable, but sometimes it doesn't respond fast enough. Overall, it doesn't meet our expectations."
"I try to avoid opening tickets with Microsoft due to long response times, which is frustrating."
"I have some concerns about the separation of roles in Purview from the Microsoft tenant, as well as how they interact with the security portal and endpoint manager."
"We have had a lot of issues since we moved to Unified Support. There have been work gaps there, and we believe they fixed them, but we need to make sure that they are going to be sustainable. It is to be seen."
"Compared to Big-ID, Microsoft Purview Data Governance looks complicated to me. I do not feel it has a good user-level UI."
"There should be more clarity about the costing, particularly how the cost is calculated, especially when utilizing health reports and quality features."
"The API needs some improvement when connecting to non-Microsoft API sources. This is a limiting factor."
"One of the challenges is that Microsoft changes things so quickly that sometimes you're just playing catch-up, and sometimes these changes aren't communicated effectively."
"Deployment is a big issue."
"The tool is an amalgam. It's a collection of loosely integrated pieces and parts that don't work well together. There is room for improvement there. My team reached out to the support team, and their experience was not satisfactory."
"The platform could benefit from more competitive AI features, more user-friendly dashboards, and better automatic recognition or advanced templates."
"The process management capability could be improved. It would be beneficial to have an authorization mechanism for users to process certain actions."
"To succeed in this market, OneTrust needs to invest more and check the requirements from Saudi Arabian regulations."
"Stability issues, like unexpected backend actions or data loss during updates, need to be addressed."
"The integration with third-party products could be better."
"In OneTrust DataGovernance, there is room for improvement in creating customized email notifications in plain language and enhancing text editor features for form creation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Licensing is frustrating due to multiple modules and licenses. The feature might be available in the console, but it won't work without the proper license, creating confusion."
"We pay $15,000 per end user for the E5 license."
"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."
"I would rate the cost of Microsoft Purview a six out of ten with ten being the most expensive."
"The interesting part is how they are bundling the version into the E5 stack. If it was not for that inclusion, this would have been a difficult conversation for us, so kudos to Microsoft on that. Separating it out may become a problem for customer retention. It is definitely a good move on Microsoft's part to include it as part of any existing or any system upgrades for customers that were on E3."
"Purview is included in our Microsoft E5 licensing."
"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."
"The price is reasonable considering its value."
"The product cost was reasonable due to a discount for NGOs."
"There is a licensing fee that we pay regularly."
"The product is worth every penny."
"The solution is a low-cost option."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
8%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise31
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise5
 

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.
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, ...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?
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 appr...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for OneTrust DataGovernance?
The cost of OneTrust DataGovernance was slightly expensive. However, it is one of the finest tools in its category.
What needs improvement with OneTrust DataGovernance?
There should be more customization options, as many things are restricted. This customization should suit individual needs, allowing for more UI customization, especially during consent collection....
What is your primary use case for OneTrust DataGovernance?
We mainly use the modules for consent collection, cookies, and DSAR requests. We also use DPIA and PIA. One of my previous clients used the risk module. Currently, the consent and cookies modules a...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Purview, MS Azure Purview
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Sample Customers

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Anthony Nolan, Everis, Herman Miller, Provident Financial Group
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