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DataGalaxy VS. Microsoft Purview

Why top brands choose DataGalaxy’s SaaS-native platform for enhanced governance and cataloging efforts.

Explore the distinct methodologies of DataGalaxy and Microsoft Purview when it comes to active metadata management, and gain a clear overview of the business implications of each.
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5
“Empowering users with accessible data management”
Faouzi C.Data Governance Manager
5
“Navigating insights with DataGalaxy”
Aurelie D.Data Quality Department Manager
4.5
“The best product of its kind”
Daniel N.Senior Manager of Data Engineering
5
“Very ergonomic and useful Metadata Management Solution for Business, IT and Regulatory teams”
Louis-Alban R.Data Governance Leader

Product comparison

  DataGalaxy Microsoft Purview
Connect to legacy data stack Yes Yes
Connect to modern data stack Yes Yes
Multilingual Business Glossary Yes Yes
Governance responsibility & workflows Yes Yes
Exploratory Data Lineage Yes Yes
Modern user interface Yes Yes
Diagramming tool Yes Yes

Service differentiation

  DataGalaxy Microsoft Purview
Premium service for all customers Yes Yes
Unlimited viewer roles Yes Yes
All-in-one solution Yes Yes
No hidden costs Yes Yes
Deployable on day 1 Yes Yes
Easy to maintain Yes Yes

Infrastructure differentiation

  DataGalaxy Microsoft Purview
Available on all Clouds Yes Yes
On-Premise deployment Yes Yes
Independent containerization Yes Yes
70+ connectors Yes Yes
Data Quality integration Yes Yes
Uniform Resource Name Yes Yes

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4.9
DataGalaxy is rated higher for ease of use according to Gartner Peer Insights with a rating of 4.9 stars. DataGalaxy offers a straightforward set-up process, intuitive interface, and pre-built connectors for popular data sources, simplifying data connection and cataloging.
4
Microsoft Purview started has a technical tool, for technical users, making the global usage difficult for business users.
4.9
DataGalaxy offers several collaboration features for teams to work together (tasks, comments) on data-related tasks. A unique web browser plug-in allows users to comment on and share data assets directly from their web browser. Integrates with popular collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams.
4.4
Microsoft Purview uses a system for manually commenting on and rating objects; however, this manual rating is not linked to an automatic evaluation, which can limit its effectiveness for some users.
4.9
DataGalaxy offers customer support through an online help center, which includes a knowledge base, FAQs, and tutorials. DataGalaxy’s customer support team is known for being responsive and providing personalized support to customers. DataGalayx launched a portal for customers (Users Voice) to submit ideas for improvements.
4.3
DataGalaxy offers customer support through an online help center, which includes a knowledge base, FAQs, and tutorials. DataGalaxy’s customer support team is known for being responsive and providing personalized support to customers. DataGalayx launched a portal for customers (Users Voice) to submit ideas for improvements,
5
DataGalaxy Cloud native architecture allows for easy scalability with business needs. Built on microservices and containerization technologies to handle increasing workloads. Can seamlessly adapt to the changing needs of an organization. Provides consistent performance even as the data landscape expands.
4.4
Microsoft Purview can be deployed in the cloud, utilizing a cloud-native architecture. Microsoft Purview supports integration with various cloud data sources and data warehouses, allowing organizations to manage and catalog their data wherever it resides. However, some additional costs might occur.
4.9
DataGalaxy offers flexible pricing options for their data catalog solution and offers a quote-based pricing model based on the specific needs of each organization. Customers mentions that DataGalaxy is considerably more affordable solution according to some customer reviews.
4.3
The cost of Microsoft Purview depends on the number of data sources scanned and API requests, with a limited free offer. Charges vary based on usage and catalog size. Additional costs may arise with storage and Microsoft Purview services. Also, additional costs apply for readers and connectors.

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