Microsoft Purview vs Varonis DSPM: side-by-side comparison (2026)
Microsoft Purview is a commercial data loss prevention solution by Microsoft. Varonis DSPM is a commercial data security posture management solution by Varonis. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Varonis DSPM
Best for: Teams needing to see who can reach sensitive data
It earns its place on the access side of data security, since the graph answers who can reach a file, not only where the file sits. It runs in a hybrid model from SMB to enterprise, which suits estates with large on-premises file stores. Proofpoint has agreed to buy Varonis, so ask how licensing and the roadmap will change once the deal closes.
From Best Data Protection Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
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Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Microsoft Purview
Varonis DSPM
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Data Loss Prevention
Data Security Posture Management
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Cloud
Hybrid
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Microsoft
Varonis
Use cases and capabilities
Microsoft 365
Yes
No
Sensitive Data
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
6 integrations listed
16 integrations listed
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