# Apache Ranger vs Microsoft Purview Data Governance Comparison

| | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 18 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (54.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apache Ranger

**Not enough data**

### Microsoft Purview Data Governance

Pros:
- Helpful (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Software Instability (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apache Ranger

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Microsoft Purview Data Governance

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Ranger** | 9.1/10 | 13 |
| **Microsoft Purview Data Governance** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Modelling** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendations** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards and Visualizations** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Glossary** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Profililng** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Visualization** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lineage** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Training and Guidelines** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Roles Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Quality

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Preparation** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Distribution** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Unification** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Maintainence

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Quality Management** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Governance

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Communications Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Ranger** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Data Governance** | N/A | N/A |

#### Policy Management - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communications Policies Enforcement And Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Policy Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Surveillance - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Monitoring Of Digital Communications Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alert System To Identify And Address Violation Of Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics and Reporting - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tools To Analyze Communication Trends And Patterns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance Management - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Legal Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulations Change Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Apache Ranger (1):** [Data Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-governance-tools)

**Unique to Microsoft Purview Data Governance (1):** [Digital Communications Governance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-communications-governance)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apache Ranger | Microsoft Purview Data Governance | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.1% | 33.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.4% | 16.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 54.5% | 50.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Apache Ranger

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 13.6%
- **Financial Services:** 13.6%
- **Retail:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Banking:** 9.1%
- **Writing and Editing:** 4.5%
- **Market Research:** 4.5%
- **Government Administration:** 4.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 4.5%

#### Microsoft Purview Data Governance

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.6%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 5.6%
- **Information Services:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **E-Learning:** 5.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.6%
- **Computer Hardware:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 22.2%

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## Top Discussions

### Apache Ranger

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Purview Data Governance

No discussions available for this product.

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