Alternatives
Best Microsoft Purview alternatives in 2026
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8 tools in the same category as Microsoft Purview, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- ADP is the top alternative to Microsoft Purview on our list, followed by KnowBe4 and Paycor.
- None of the 8 alternatives has a free plan.
- Highest rated: Scrut Automation, 4.9 out of 5 from 1,451 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
Top 3 alternatives to Microsoft Purview
ADP
#1 Top pickEnterprise payroll and HR management
Pricing
Contact sales
4.2 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 12,314 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
KnowBe4
#2Reduce human and AI agent risk with an end-to-end human risk management platform.
Pricing
Contact sales
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,424 ratings, Sep 2026
Paycor
#3Empowering leaders with comprehensive HR, payroll, and HCM solutions to drive business results.
Starting price
From $99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.2 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 5,088 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most affordable
Microsoft Purview vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price: $12/mo | Free plan: No | n/a | |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 12,314 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (12,314) |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 2,424 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,424) |
| Price: $99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 5,088 ratings across G2 and Capterra (5,088) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 2,615 ratings on G2 (2,615) |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 1,451 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,451) |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,684 ratings on G2 (1,684) |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,401 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (1,401) |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 974 ratings across G2 and Capterra (974) |
Why people consider alternatives to Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview is a data security, governance and compliance platform built into the Microsoft ecosystem. It discovers, classifies and protects sensitive data across on-premises systems, multicloud environments and SaaS applications,…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in compliance management.
The 8 tools below share Microsoft Purview's category (compliance management) but are not curated as direct replacements.
Microsoft Purview by the numbers
Toolradar data: Microsoft Purview's entry paid plan ($12/mo, billed monthly) ranks #14 of 18 for price among the Privacy Management tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $8/mo. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Microsoft Purview | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $12/mo, billed monthly | $8/mo | #14 of 18 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 40% have one | n/a |
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Privacy Management data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Microsoft Purview by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Compliance Management leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Compliance Management tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 21 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzuzo | $7/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Microsoft Purview | $12/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Qualys | $16.58/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | AllyMatter | $29/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Taskworld | $29/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 21 of 185 Compliance Management tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Compliance Management leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Compliance Management statistics.
8 alternatives to Microsoft Purview
Tools in the same category as Microsoft Purview, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review.
- 1
ADP
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEnterprise payroll and HR management
4.2 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 12,314 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 2
KnowBe4
Paid Battle-tested at scaleReduce human and AI agent risk with an end-to-end human risk management platform.
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,424 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 3
Paycor
Paid Battle-tested at scaleEmpowering leaders with comprehensive HR, payroll, and HCM solutions to drive business results.
4.2 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 5,088 ratings, Sep 2026
From $99/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 4
UKG Ready
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAll-in-one HR & Payroll Software that guides and empowers growing businesses.
4.4 /5 on G2 · 2,615 ratings, Oct 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 5
Scrut Automation
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAI-powered GRC platform for continuous risk and compliance management.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,451 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 6
Sprinto
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAI-native GRC for fast compliance and risk management, keeping you continuously audit-ready.
4.7 /5 on G2 · 1,684 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 7
Drata
Paid Battle-tested at scaleContinuous security compliance
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 1,401 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
- 8
AuditBoard
PaidAI-first GRC platform for audit, compliance, and risk management in modern enterprises.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 974 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Microsoft Purview
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Purview?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Microsoft Purview are ADP, KnowBe4, Paycor. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Purview?
Most Microsoft Purview alternatives offer paid plans, though some include free tiers or trials. Check the pricing pill on each alternative below.
Why do people look for Microsoft Purview alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Microsoft Purview: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in compliance management. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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