# Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) vs Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention Comparison

| | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 63 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)

Pros:
- Data Protection (2 reviews)
- Deployment Ease (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (2 reviews)
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

Pros:
- Data Protection (1 reviews)
- Email Security (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (44 reviews) | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (44 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (44 reviews) | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)** | 8.7/10 | 45 |
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | 9.0/10 | 13 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.7 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | 8.3 (34 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 

### Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Components - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Secure Web Gateway (SWG)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall as a Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence -Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Service Edge (SSE)

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp)

**Unique to Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) (1):** [Secure Service Edge (SSE) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-service-edge-sse-solutions)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.7% | 14.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.7% | 57.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 41.7% | 28.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 16.7%
- **Retail:** 13.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.0%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Government Administration:** 5.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Automotive:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

- **Financial Services:** 28.6%
- **Accounting:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Investment Banking:** 4.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.8%
- **Entertainment:** 4.8%
- **E-Learning:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 9.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)

- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Check Point Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-email-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (534 reviews)
- [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-endpoint-protector/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (160 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

- [Forcepoint Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Symantec Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (149 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (599 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)

- Title: [What is Digital Guardian Platform used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-digital-guardian-platform-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Data leakage protection"

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fortra-dlp-formerly-digital-guardian-vs-microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention)