# Lightbeam vs Microsoft Purview Information Protection Comparison | | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 32 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Lightbeam Pros: - Automated Classification (4 reviews) - Automation (4 reviews) Cons: - Bug Issues (1 reviews) - Bugs (1 reviews) ### Microsoft Purview Information Protection Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Setup (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Lightbeam #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft Purview Information Protection #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Cloud Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | 8.6/10 | 11 | #### Data Protection | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Data Masking** | Not enough data | 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 | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Auditing** | Not enough data | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Protection | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Sensitive Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structured and Unstructured Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Persistent Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Governance and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Usability | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Algorithyms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-Platforms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Privacy Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Data Subject Access Requests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Identity Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Privacy Impact Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Mapping - survey-based** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Mapping - automated** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **De-identification/pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breach notification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Consent management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Website tracking scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data access governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Centralized platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Consent Management Platform (CMP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **End-user management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Server-side storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cookie Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Auto scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auto privacy policy update** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cookie notice report** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Easy installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Sensitive Data Discovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | 8.4/10 | 8 | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Structure type** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | | **Contextual search** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Template algorithms** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Custom algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **False-positive management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple file and location types** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Real-time monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### AI Governance Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### AI Compliance | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Regulatory Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Risk Management & Monitoring | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **AI Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### AI Lifecycle Management | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Access Control and Security | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Pole-based Access Control (RBAC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration and Communication | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Model Sharing and Reuse** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Lightbeam | 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 | Lightbeam | 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 | Lightbeam | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Lightbeam | 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 | Lightbeam | 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 | Lightbeam | 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 | ### Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Identity Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DSAR Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Breach Notification | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lightbeam** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Purview Information Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Centralized platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breach notification law compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Sensitive Data Discovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sensitive-data-discovery), [Data-Centric Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-centric-security) **Unique to Lightbeam (7):** [Consent Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/consent-management-platform-cmp), [Cookie Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cookie-tracking), [Data Breach Notification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-breach-notification), [Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/privacy-impact-assessment-pia), [Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-subject-access-request-dsar), [Data Privacy Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-privacy-management), [ AI Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-governance-tools) **Unique to Microsoft Purview Information Protection (1):** [Cloud Data Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-data-security) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Lightbeam | Microsoft Purview Information Protection | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 41.7% | 20.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 30.0% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 50.0% | ### By Industry #### Lightbeam - **Financial Services:** 25.0% - **Computer Software:** 25.0% - **Real Estate:** 8.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 8.3% - **Computer Games:** 8.3% - **Banking:** 8.3% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 8.3% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Lightbeam - [Twilio Segment](https://www.g2.com/products/twilio-segment/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (565 reviews) - [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1158 reviews) - [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (481 reviews) - [AdOpt](https://www.g2.com/products/adopt-adopt/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (395 reviews) - [CookieScript](https://www.g2.com/products/cookiescript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (497 reviews) - [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsheet/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (22023 reviews) - [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce 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