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Microsoft Purview Information Protection vs Netwrix Data Classification comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Informati...
Ranking in Data Governance
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Data Privacy Management Software (3rd), Microsoft Security Suite (20th)
Netwrix Data Classification
Ranking in Data Governance
22nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Information Protection is 2.3%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Data Classification is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Governance
 

Featured Reviews

Mohamed Yosufdeen JMH - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 28, 2023
Has a constantly improving, user-friendly UI, and connects with iOS, Mac, and Android devices
Microsoft can improve the affordability of Purview Information Protection by offering it at a lower cost. This could be in comparison to the current pricing for enterprise customers and also for individual users. Providing an option for individuals to purchase Purview technology at a reduced cost would be beneficial. For instance, if I, as an individual, want to have Microsoft Purview Information Protection, it should be available at a more affordable price. Creating a separate low-cost version specifically tailored to individual users and a separate higher-cost version for enterprises would make the product more accessible and appealing. This approach could make Purview more popular, encouraging more individuals to start using and exploring its services.
Simonas Palevicius - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 20, 2023
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Before using it, we had a lot of unlabeled data, and the tool helped us quickly and accurately label a large number of documents."
"We use the solution for our customers' services. It helps identify and protect sensitive data in documents, PDFs, emails, and Teams chats to prevent data leakage. It can detect and block emails containing credit card information sent outside the organization."
"The UI is user-friendly, and I have observed that it improves further each year."
"We can restrict access or specify who can see sensitivity labels, which can be based on the classification level. We can encrypt restricted content and limit who can see that from an internal view, too, so Purview is a powerful tool."
"It ensures that sensitive data is automatically safeguarded, even for email attachments, regardless of the user or device."
"Incorporating data loss prevention capabilities built into the Microsoft platform to endpoints, such as Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers, can also help prevent data loss and is highly advantageous."
"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

"Microsoft can improve the affordability of Purview Information Protection by offering it at a lower cost."
"There is potential for more integration in the use of AI."
"Microsoft Purview Information Protection can improve in terms of scan concurrency and scan processing time."
"There is room for improvement with the policy tips feature."
"Our primary concern is third-party application visibility. Many people choose other DLP tools, as they can search the Office 365 suite and detect sensitive information across thousands of other apps. The product is weak compared to the competitors on the DLP front, but the classification is good; the tool needs a bit more maturation."
"I wouldn't recommend Microsoft Purview Information Protection for petabytes of documents as performance might be affected."
"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."
"One of the key issues is its interface and querying capabilities, which can be complex, making it difficult to interpret logs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is affordable, and our clients agree. Sensitivity labels come with the MIP license at an additional $2 a month per user, an excellent deal for auto-labeling capabilities."
"The price is determined by the enterprise licensing, either the E3 or E5 licensing or the EMS plus security and other feature licensing."
"The tool's pricing is fairly low, less than 100,000 for a year."
"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
20%
Computer Software Company
13%
Retailer
7%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Government
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Purview Information Protection?
It ensures that sensitive data is automatically safeguarded, even for email attachments, regardless of the user or device.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Purview Information Protection?
The pricing and licensing for the product are quite expensive. Some advanced features are included in the E5 licensing, and it might be beneficial to see some of those features integrated into E3 t...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Purview Information Protection?
Microsoft Purview Information Protection can improve in terms of scan concurrency and scan processing time. Currently, the default limit for scans is a bit restrictive, and reducing the time it tak...
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.
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.
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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