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Compare Egnyte and Microsoft Purview Information Protection 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
Egnyte
Star Rating
(1,120)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Purview Information Protection
Star Rating
(32)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Egnyte excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Microsoft Purview Information Protection. Users appreciate the platform's ability to facilitate collaboration, noting that "everyone can access files everywhere" and highlighting the "very good permissions settings" that enhance file sharing.
- According to verified reviews, Egnyte's implementation process is praised for its ease, with users mentioning the "convenience of saving documents directly in Egnyte" without unnecessary steps. In contrast, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, while user-friendly, has fewer recent reviews, indicating potential challenges in its setup experience.
- Users say that Egnyte's robust features for file management and sharing make it a preferred choice for small businesses. Reviewers highlight how it allows for easy access and editing of documents by both remote and in-office employees, which is a significant advantage over Microsoft Purview Information Protection, which is more tailored to enterprise needs.
- Reviewers mention that Egnyte's quality of support is commendable, with a score that reflects users' positive experiences. They appreciate the responsive assistance, which contrasts with Microsoft Purview Information Protection, where users have noted a slightly lower satisfaction with support services.
- Users highlight Egnyte's advanced features like real-time monitoring and contextual search, which enhance usability and efficiency. In comparison, while Microsoft Purview Information Protection offers solid data classification capabilities, it lacks the same level of user-friendly features that Egnyte provides, as noted by users who find Egnyte's interface more intuitive.
- According to recent feedback, Egnyte's ability to manage sensitive data effectively is a standout feature, with users noting its detailed organization for client files. This is particularly beneficial for small businesses, whereas Microsoft Purview Information Protection, despite being integrated and cost-effective, may not meet the same level of detailed organizational needs for smaller teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Egnyte
Business
Contact Us
10 - 100 employees
- Hybrid architecture
- Multi-factor authentication
- 1 TB online storage + 10 GB of collective, shared cloud storage per employee, or custom storage available
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
No pricing availableFree Trial
Egnyte
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
874
8.5
24
Ease of Use
9.0
879
8.4
24
Ease of Setup
8.8
379
8.0
14
Ease of Admin
9.0
308
8.0
14
Quality of Support
8.8
698
8.5
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
298
8.7
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
815
7.9
22
Features by Category
File Management
8.9
550
Not enough data
8.9
605
Not enough data
9.1
598
Not enough data
8.7
584
Not enough data
8.7
455
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
6.8
46
Not enough data
7.0
47
Not enough data
7.5
46
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.9
502
Not enough data
9.2
624
Not enough data
7.9
476
Not enough data
8.6
477
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
461
Not enough data
9.0
439
Not enough data
9.1
405
Not enough data
9.0
432
Not enough data
8.8
365
Not enough data
9.4
471
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
290
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.5
183
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compliance
9.3
122
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
121
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
Security
9.3
97
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
Data Quality
9.2
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
117
Not enough data
Maintainence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Governance
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Data Protection
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
8
Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Data Protection
9.4
93
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.4
102
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
9.2
100
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
Compliance
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
Usability
9.1
63
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
96
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
Availability
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
67
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.3
93
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
80
7.9
7
8.9
84
7.0
5
8.9
71
8.3
5
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
9.3
92
9.0
5
9.2
83
9.2
6
9.1
88
8.6
6
9.4
82
Not enough data
9.3
87
8.9
6
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
5.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
Content Management
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
Regulatory Compliance
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Egnyte and Microsoft Purview Information Protection are categorized as Sensitive Data Discovery and Data-Centric Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Egnyte
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Financial Services
5.0%
Computer Software
4.5%
Other
65.4%
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.7%
Food & Beverages
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can there be an offline version of Egnyte?
2 Comments
DR
Yes. Egnyte offers offline sync and another modality where files only sync when you interact with them.
Hope this helps!
-DanRead more
How do I password protect a folder saved in Egnyte?
2 Comments
MG
Rights are assigned to folders. It really depends on WHAT egnyte product you have, and there are several.
Your admin should be able to answer/resolve...Read more
I can't add MS office products
2 Comments
MM
Hi Jackson, this is Merry from G2. Here's some information about Egnyte's integration with MS office. Hope this might give you a start....Read more
Microsoft Purview Information Protection has no discussions with answers
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