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At a Glance
BigID
BigID
Star Rating
(17)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Star Rating
(66)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.5% 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 BigID excels in "Sensitive Data Discovery" with a score of 9.2, highlighting its ability to efficiently identify and manage sensitive information across various data sources. In contrast, Varonis Data Security Platform also performs well in this area but scores slightly lower at 9.2, indicating a strong but less specialized capability.
  • Reviewers mention that Varonis shines in "Quality of Support," achieving a score of 9.5, which users attribute to responsive customer service and comprehensive documentation. BigID, while also providing good support with a score of 8.6, does not match the level of service reported by Varonis users.
  • G2 users highlight BigID's "Data Lineage" feature, scoring 8.3, as a strong point, allowing organizations to track data flow and transformations effectively. Varonis, however, has a more robust offering in "Data Governance and Access Management," scoring 8.9, which users appreciate for its comprehensive access controls and policy enforcement capabilities.
  • Users on G2 report that Varonis excels in "Real-time Monitoring" with a score of 9.7, which is crucial for organizations needing immediate insights into data activities. BigID, while offering solid monitoring features, does not provide the same level of immediacy and detail as Varonis.
  • Reviewers mention that BigID's "Data Masking" feature, scoring 8.7, is particularly effective for organizations looking to protect sensitive data while maintaining usability. Varonis also offers data masking but does not receive the same level of praise for this feature, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Users say that Varonis's "Compliance Monitoring" feature, scoring 9.7, is highly regarded for its ability to ensure adherence to data protection regulations, which is a critical aspect for enterprises. BigID, while compliant, does not have the same level of user satisfaction in this area, scoring lower at 8.5.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BigID
No pricing available
Varonis Data Security Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
BigID
No trial information available
Varonis Data Security Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
9
9.2
53
Ease of Use
7.8
9
8.4
54
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
47
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
37
Quality of Support
7.5
8
9.4
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
38
Product Direction (% positive)
5.6
8
9.2
55
Features by Category
Machine Learning Data CatalogHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Governance
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Preparation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog
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
Not enough data
8.6
15
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
12
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
11
Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Security
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
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
8.7
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Agentic AI - Data Governance
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.6
15
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Governance
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Security
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.6
31
Data Protection
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Compliance
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Usability
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Privileged Access Management (PAM)Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
8.9
5
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
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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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
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Data Privacy ManagementHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)Hide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Consent Management Platform (CMP)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sensitive Data DiscoveryHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
9.0
17
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
15
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
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
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
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
Agentic AI - File Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insider Threat Management (ITM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.9
10
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
8
Active Metadata ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data management
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
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) SolutionsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 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
Agentic AI - SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions Features
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 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.5
8
Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
8
Detection
Not enough data
10.0
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
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
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Subject Access Request (DSAR)Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Breach NotificationHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Functionality
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Management
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BigID
BigID
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.5%
Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
63.5%
Reviewers' Industry
BigID
BigID
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Computer & Network Security
11.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.9%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Other
52.9%
Varonis Data Security Platform
Varonis Data Security Platform
Financial Services
14.3%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Banking
7.9%
Insurance
6.3%
Accounting
6.3%
Other
57.1%
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Discussions
BigID
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