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At a Glance
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Star Rating
(35)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (80.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Varonis Data Security Platform
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that the "Data Masking" feature in Varonis Data Security Platform is highly effective, with a score of 9.7, providing robust protection for sensitive information. In contrast, Microsoft Purview Information Protection's "Data Masking" feature scored 8.7, indicating it may not be as comprehensive in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Varonis excels in "Quality of Support," scoring 9.5, which users appreciate for timely and helpful assistance. Microsoft Purview, while still decent, scored 8.4, suggesting that users may experience longer wait times or less effective support.
  • G2 users highlight Varonis's superior "Real-time Monitoring" capabilities, scoring 9.7, which allows for immediate detection of anomalies. Microsoft Purview's score of 9.2 indicates it offers good monitoring but may lack the immediacy that Varonis provides.
  • Users on G2 report that Varonis's "Auditing" feature is particularly strong, with a score of 9.5, allowing for thorough tracking of data access and changes. Microsoft Purview's auditing capabilities, while functional, scored lower at 8.8, which may limit visibility into data activities.
  • Reviewers say that Varonis shines in "Data Discovery," scoring 9.2, which helps organizations identify sensitive data across various locations. Microsoft Purview's score of 8.3 suggests it may not be as effective in uncovering hidden data risks.
  • Users report that Varonis's "Dashboard" feature is highly praised, scoring 9.6 for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive visualizations. In comparison, Microsoft Purview's dashboard scored 8.6, indicating it may not provide the same level of insight or ease of use.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
No pricing available
Varonis Data Security Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
No trial information available
Varonis Data Security Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
27
9.1
31
Ease of Use
8.4
27
8.5
32
Ease of Setup
8.0
15
7.7
27
Ease of Admin
8.2
15
8.3
24
Quality of Support
8.4
25
9.5
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
14
9.3
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
25
8.6
34
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.7
85
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
6
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
6
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Security
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.8
7
Data Quality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Maintainence
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.1
78
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Governance
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Security
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
8.8
63
Not enough data
Data Protection
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Analysis
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Administration
9.5
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
112
Data Protection
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Compliance
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Usability
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sensitive Data DiscoveryHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
34
9.4
75
Functionality
8.3
6
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.1
9
8.3
5
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
9.0
5
9.8
7
9.2
6
9.7
6
8.6
6
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.7
6
8.9
6
9.4
9
Insider Threat Management (ITM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
9.5
37
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
5
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) SolutionsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Varonis Data Security Platform are categorized as Sensitive Data Discovery and Data-Centric Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
51.5%
Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
80.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Information Technology and Services
30.3%
Financial Services
9.1%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.1%
Real Estate
6.1%
Food & Beverages
6.1%
Other
42.4%
Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Financial Services
14.6%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Insurance
9.8%
Retail
7.3%
Food & Beverages
7.3%
Other
51.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

AIP discovers online data and labels it ..this is what I like most and most important it tracks your files round the globe with great power of control on the documents.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Serdar M.
SM
Serdar M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

You just have to stick its default buttons for the users. You cannot show, additional pop-ups to users to inform them about data classification. Other third part solution provide administrators to create his/her own warining or informational dialogs.

Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mohamed  J.
MJ
Mohamed J.
Verified User in Construction

Data encryption and Data cloud backup storage.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

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