# Fortra Data Classification vs Microsoft Purview Information Protection Comparison

| | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 32 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (40.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Fortra Data Classification

Pros:
- Data Protection (1 reviews)
- Flexibility (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)

### Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Affordable (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.1 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Fortra Data Classification

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Purview Information Protection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra Data Classification** | 8.6/10 | 10 |
| **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Modelling** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendations** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards and Visualizations** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Glossary** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Profililng** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Visualization** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lineage** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Training and Guidelines** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Roles Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Quality

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Preparation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Distribution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Unification** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Maintainence

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Quality Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Governance

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra Data Classification** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | 8.6/10 | 11 |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Encryption/Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Feature Not Available | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

### Data-Centric Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra Data Classification** | 8.1/10 | 6 |
| **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Discovery** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structured and Unstructured Data** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Persistent Protection** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Masking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance and Access Management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit and Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Algorithyms** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Platforms** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Sensitive Data Discovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra Data Classification** | 7.9/10 | 11 |
| **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | 8.4/10 | 8 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Structure type** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Contextual search** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Template algorithms** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Custom algorithms** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **False-positive management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple file and location types** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Real-time monitoring** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra Data Classification** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fortra Data Classification** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 

| Feature | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Sensitive Data Discovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sensitive-data-discovery), [Data-Centric Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-centric-security), [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security)

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



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Fortra Data Classification | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.4% | 20.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.7% | 30.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.9% | 50.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Fortra Data Classification

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3%
- **Government Administration:** 9.5%
- **Financial Services:** 9.5%
- **Defense & Space:** 9.5%
- **Security and Investigations:** 4.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Government Relations:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 9.5%

#### 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%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 3.3%
- **Automotive:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 3.3%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 23.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Fortra Data Classification

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### Microsoft Purview Information Protection

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