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# Egnyte vs Microsoft Purview Information Protection Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Egnyte** [

4.4/5(1,167)

](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection** [

4.4/5(32)

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Pricing

**Egnyte**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** · Business

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Egnyte**
2 months

Based on 46 responses

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Egnyte**
13 months

Based on 39 responses

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Egnyte**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Egnyte**
9%

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Egnyte**
[
Ease of Use (119)
](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1619657&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
File Sharing (69)
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Expensive (21)
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File Management (19)
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**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
[
Ease of Use (2)
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Affordable (1)
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Difficult Setup (1)
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Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-information-protection/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1147476&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Egnyte**
[

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Autodesk Forma

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Bluebeam

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ChatGPT

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Claude

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**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Egnyte**
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**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Egnyte**

9.1

9.1913

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

8.5

8.524

Ease of Use

**Egnyte**

9.0

9.0918

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

8.4

8.424

Ease of Setup

**Egnyte**

8.8

8.8418

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

8.0

8.014

Ease of Admin

**Egnyte**

9.0

9.0318

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

8.0

8.014

Quality of Support

**Egnyte**

8.8

8.8734

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

8.5

8.522

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Egnyte**

8.8

8.8307

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

8.7

8.713

Product Direction (% positive)

**Egnyte**

8.3

8.3846

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection**

7.9

7.922

Features

Sensitive Data Discovery[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

114

8.4

8

Functionality

Structure type

9.1(won by 1.2)

81

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

7

Contextual search

8.9(won by 1.9)

85

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.0

5

Template algorithms

8.9(won by 0.6)

72

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

5

Multiple file and location types

9.3(won by 0.3)

93

9.0

5

Real-time monitoring

9.2(tied score)

84

9.2(tied score)

6

Dashboard

9.1(won by 0.5)

89

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

6

Reporting

9.3(won by 0.4)

88

8.9

6

Custom algorithms

8.7(won by default)

70

Not enough data

False-positive management

8.6(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Compliance

9.4(won by default)

84

Not enough data

Data Dictionary Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery

Autonomous Task Execution

5.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

6.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

6.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

6.7(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Cleansing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publishing/Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Query

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Content Collaboration[Hide 74 FeaturesShow 74 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

713

Not enough data

File Management

Device Syncing

8.9(won by default)

558

Not enough data

Web Interface

8.9(won by default)

612

Not enough data

File Type Support

9.1(won by default)

606

Not enough data

Search

8.6(won by default)

595

Not enough data

Mobile Apps

8.7(won by default)

459

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

Autonomous Task Execution

6.8(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.1(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.6(won by default)

47

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

File following

8.9(won by default)

507

Not enough data

File Sharing

9.3(won by default)

647

Not enough data

Simultaneously Editing

8.0(won by default)

484

Not enough data

Change Tracking / Audit Logs

8.7(won by default)

484

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

User and Role Management

9.1(won by default)

463

Not enough data

Policies and Controls

9.0(won by default)

448

Not enough data

Device Management

9.1(won by default)

407

Not enough data

Storage Limits

9.0(won by default)

434

Not enough data

Storage Zones

8.8(won by default)

366

Not enough data

Security

9.4(won by default)

491

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Performance and Reliability

9.2(won by default)

301

Not enough data

Reporting and Auditing

8.8(won by default)

255

Not enough data

System of Record Integration

8.7(won by default)

220

Not enough data

APIs

8.5(won by default)

185

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio/Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Publishing Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Governance[Hide 70 FeaturesShow 70 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

163

Not enough data

Administration

Data Modelling

8.9(won by default)

105

Not enough data

Workflow Management

8.9(won by default)

115

Not enough data

Dashboards and Visualizations

8.9(won by default)

126

Not enough data

Recommendations

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Data Discovery

9.3(won by default)

84

Not enough data

Business Glossary

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Profililng

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Reporting and Visualization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Lineage

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Sensitive Data Compliance

9.3(won by default)

127

Not enough data

Policy Enforcement

9.0(won by default)

124

Not enough data

Compliance Monitoring

9.2(won by default)

116

Not enough data

Training and Guidelines

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Access Control

9.4(won by default)

99

Not enough data

Roles Management

9.3(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.3(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Deletion Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Quality

Data Preparation

9.2(won by default)

116

Not enough data

Data Unification

9.3(won by default)

119

Not enough data

Data Distribution

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Maintainence

Policy Management

9.1(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Data Quality Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.0(won by default)

36

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

8.2(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Data Governance

Autonomous Task Execution

6.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.1(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

6.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

6.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

6.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.4(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Data Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

11

Data Protection

Data Masking

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

6

Data Encryption/Security

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Anomoly Detection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Analysis

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

6

User Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Administration

Auditing

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

8

Data Discovery

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

7

Access Control

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

8

Data-Centric Security[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

128

Not enough data

Data Protection

Sensitive Data Discovery

9.4(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Structured and Unstructured Data

8.8(won by default)

91

Not enough data

Encryption

9.4(won by default)

102

Not enough data

Persistent Protection

9.4(won by default)

103

Not enough data

Data Masking

9.0(won by default)

77

Not enough data

Data Governance and Access Management

9.2(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Audit and Reporting

9.2(won by default)

98

Not enough data

Web Traffic Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

At-Risk Analysis

9.1(won by default)

85

Not enough data

DLP Configuration

8.9(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Usability

Visualization

9.1(won by default)

64

Not enough data

AI Algorithyms

8.6(won by default)

82

Not enough data

Cross-Platforms

8.9(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

IOC Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tokenization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption Key Management[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

117

Not enough data

Functionality

Durability

9.2(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Envelope Encryption

8.9(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Automation

8.9(won by default)

64

Not enough data

Availability

API/Integrations

8.8(won by default)

85

Not enough data

Service Integration

8.9(won by default)

92

Not enough data

Regional Support

9.0(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Scalability

9.0(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Administration

Auditing

9.4(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Compliance

9.0(won by default)

90

Not enough data

Management Console

9.3(won by default)

92

Not enough data

Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

18

Not enough data

Content Management

Bulk Upload and Indexing

9.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Document Tracking

9.4(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Version Controlling

8.6(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Search Engine

8.1(won by default)

17

Not enough data

File Planning and Milestones

9.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Real-Time Authoring and Collaboration

8.7(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Content Workflows

8.3(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance

Dashboards and Reporting

9.4(won by default)

17

Not enough data

TMF Reference Models

8.6(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Inspection Readiness

8.4(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Role Permissions

9.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

7

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

Autonomous Task Execution

7.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.6(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

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

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

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

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

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 

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transport

Not enough data

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Data Types

Not enough data

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Egnyte](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/91bb854a397a0e939339a805a61acf75/egnyte.svg "Egnyte")](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews)

Egnyte

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

45.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.4%

[![Microsoft Purview Information Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-purview-information-protection.svg "Microsoft Purview Information Protection")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-information-protection/reviews)

Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

50.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

45.0%

20.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.6%

30.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

16.4%

50.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Egnyte](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/91bb854a397a0e939339a805a61acf75/egnyte.svg "Egnyte")](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews)
Egnyte

Construction

9.7%

Marketing and Advertising

9.0%

Information Technology and Services

6.4%

Financial Services

5.3%

Computer Software

4.4%

Other

65.4%

[![Microsoft Purview Information Protection](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-purview-information-protection.svg "Microsoft Purview Information Protection")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-information-protection/reviews)
Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Information Technology and Services

30.0%

Financial Services

10.0%

Staffing and Recruiting

6.7%

Computer Software

6.7%

Food & Beverages

6.7%

Other

40.0%

FAQs

## Egnyte vs Microsoft Purview... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Egnyte vs Microsoft Purview...?

Egnyte stands out for its ease of use and setup, while Microsoft Purview... is most distinguished by its integration with the Microsoft ecosystem and compliance management.

| [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) | [Microsoft Purview...](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-information-protection/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (1162 reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 8.8 | 8.0 |
| 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use (120 all-time mentions) | Compliance Management (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Egnyte and Microsoft Purview... compare?

Egnyte is perceived as the stronger value on pricing satisfaction, with reviewers more satisfied with its cost than Microsoft Purview....

- **Egnyte:** In recent reviews, several buyers mention that Egnyte's pricing is higher than some competitors but justified by its robust feature set and reliability.
- **Microsoft Purview...:** Recent reviewers note that while Microsoft Purview... is relatively affordable, additional licenses are required for advanced features, which can increase total cost.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Egnyte cite the need for more comprehensive collaboration and file management features as a key driver.

### What are the best alternatives to Egnyte and Microsoft Purview...?

The top three alternatives to Egnyte and Microsoft Purview... are Varonis Data Security Platform, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1162 reviews) | — | Premium pricing, justified by features | Ease of Use (120 all-time mentions) |
| [Microsoft Purview...](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-information-protection/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | — | Affordable, but advanced features require extra licenses | Compliance Management (recent reviews) |
| [Varonis Data Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/varonis-data-security-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (88 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Data Security |
| [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (31419 reviews) | Small-Business | — | File Sharing |
| [Microsoft OneDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) | 4.3/5 (10413 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Integration with Microsoft ecosystem |

### Which Cloud Content Collaboration features should I prioritize when comparing Egnyte and Microsoft Purview...?

Buyers comparing Egnyte and Microsoft Purview... should prioritize ease of use, security and compliance, integrations, collaboration features, and access control.

- **Ease of Use:** Egnyte (120 all-time mentions), Microsoft Purview... (2 all-time mentions)
- **Security and Compliance:** Egnyte (46 all-time mentions for Security), Microsoft Purview... (recent reviews highlight Compliance Management)
- **Integrations:** Egnyte (31 all-time mentions), Microsoft Purview... (recent reviews mention integration with Microsoft 365)
- **Collaboration Features:** Egnyte (37 all-time mentions for Collaboration), Microsoft Purview... (recent reviews mention collaboration within Microsoft ecosystem)
- **Access Control:** Egnyte (36 all-time mentions), Microsoft Purview... (recent reviews mention granular data protection and labeling)

### What are the pros and cons of Egnyte vs Microsoft Purview...?

Egnyte's headline strength is ease of use and collaboration, while Microsoft Purview... excels in compliance management and integration with Microsoft products.

- **Egnyte strengths:** Ease of Use (120 all-time mentions), File Sharing (70), Security (46), Collaboration (37), Integrations (31), Access Control (36)
- **Egnyte trade-offs:** Premium pricing, occasional complexity in setup, and some limitations in co-editing with Microsoft apps
- **Microsoft Purview... strengths:** Compliance Management (recent reviews), Integration with Microsoft 365, Affordable for basic features
- **Microsoft Purview... trade-offs:** Advanced features require additional licenses, setup can be challenging, and limited integration outside the Microsoft ecosystem

### Is Egnyte or Microsoft Purview... better for small businesses?

Egnyte is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and straightforward setup.

- **Egnyte:** Recent reviews from small-business users praise Egnyte for its user-friendly interface, easy onboarding, and robust file sharing capabilities.
- **Microsoft Purview...:** Recent reviews indicate that while Microsoft Purview... is affordable, its advanced features and setup complexity are better suited for organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.

### Which Cloud Content Collaboration platform has better integrations?

Egnyte is favored by reviewers for integrations, with more frequent mentions of third-party tool compatibility.

- **Egnyte:** Integrates with Google Workspace (12 all-time mentions), Microsoft 365 (9), and Revit (7), with reviewers highlighting the breadth of integration options.
- **Microsoft Purview...:** Recent reviews mention integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure, but with fewer total mentions and limited third-party integration support.

### How do Egnyte and Microsoft Purview... compare on customer support?

Egnyte and Microsoft Purview... score within 0.3 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Egnyte:** Reviewers frequently cite responsive and helpful support, with a Quality of Support score of 8.8.
- **Microsoft Purview...:** Reviewers note generally positive support experiences, with a Quality of Support score of 8.5, though some mention challenges with documentation and setup assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, Egnyte or Microsoft Purview...?

Egnyte leads on Ease of Setup, with a 0.8-point advantage over Microsoft Purview... in reviewer scores.

- **Egnyte:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward and user-friendly, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.8.
- **Microsoft Purview...:** Reviewers report that setup can be complex, especially for advanced features, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.0.

### Which product has better Compliance?

Egnyte and Microsoft Purview... both receive strong reviewer support for Compliance, with Microsoft Purview... more frequently cited for compliance management in recent reviews.

- **Egnyte:** Compliance is supported by 46 all-time mentions for Security and multiple recent reviews highlighting regulatory and audit capabilities.
- **Microsoft Purview...:** Compliance Management is a top-cited strength in recent reviews, with reviewers noting its effectiveness for data classification, labeling, and regulatory compliance.

Alternatives

**Egnyte Alternatives**

 ![Dropbox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553873478/dropbox.svg "Dropbox")

[
Dropbox
](/products/dropbox/reviews)

 ![Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/77584a7700826174b9c8ec31d2ba1600/microsoft-onedrive-for-business.svg "Microsoft OneDrive for Business")

[
Microsoft OneDrive
](/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews)

 ![Box](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3d3eeece24c2d6963722f3fb8f7a03e7/box.svg "Box")

[
Box
](/products/box/reviews)

 ![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile")

[
Progress ShareFile
](/products/progress-sharefile/reviews)

**Microsoft Purview Information Protection Alternatives**

 ![Varonis Data Security Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/716388d31e0b0e4c5e26fb7a5ee923ca/varonis-data-security-platform.svg "Varonis Data Security Platform")

[
Varonis Data Security Platform
](/products/varonis-data-security-platform/reviews)

 ![BigID](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0d678f75b804f5ddf3e4d332356495e8/bigid.png "BigID")

[
BigID
](/products/bigid/reviews)

 ![Virtru Email Encryption](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9566ba6338388ab7e15b634d2d6fc7ba/virtru-email-encryption.svg "Virtru Email Encryption")

[
Virtru Email Encryption
](/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews)

 ![OneTrust Privacy Automation](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/db06b49e012f92b675cad83373117048/onetrust-privacy-automation.svg "OneTrust Privacy Automation")

[
OneTrust Privacy Automation
](/products/onetrust-privacy-automation/reviews)