# Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention vs Sensitive Data Protection Comparison

| | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 12 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

Pros:
- Data Protection (1 reviews)
- Email Security (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)

### Sensitive Data Protection

Pros:
- Cost Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Flexibility (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sensitive Data Protection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | 9.0/10 | 13 |
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Logs** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visibility** | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Detection** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data-Centric Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data 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 | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data 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 De-Identification

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **GDPR compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CCPA compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Static pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch de-identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web services APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data 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 | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data 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 | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data 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 (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp)


**Unique to Sensitive Data Protection (2):** [Data De-Identification Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-de-identification), [Data-Centric Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-centric-security)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Sensitive Data Protection | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 14.3% | 41.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.1% | 50.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 8.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

- **Financial Services:** 28.6%
- **Accounting:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Investment Banking:** 4.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.8%
- **Entertainment:** 4.8%
- **E-Learning:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 9.5%

#### Sensitive Data Protection

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 16.7%
- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 8.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 8.3%
- **Medical Practice:** 8.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 8.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

- [Forcepoint Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Symantec Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (149 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [Fortra DLP (formerly Digital Guardian)](https://www.g2.com/products/fortra-dlp-formerly-digital-guardian/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (62 reviews)
- [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (483 reviews)
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- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Sensitive Data Protection

- [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1161 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (588 reviews)
- [Paubox](https://www.g2.com/products/paubox/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (575 reviews)
- [Check Point Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-email-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (412 reviews)
- [Symantec Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (149 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (202 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

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### Sensitive Data Protection

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention-vs-sensitive-data-protection)