Microsoft Purview vs Google Cloud Dataplex
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Data Governance Tools (2026) and The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026). Last verified July 10, 2026.
The short answer
Microsoft Purview ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #7) for Data teams and chief data officers choosing a platform to catalog, govern, and secure enterprise data / Data engineers, analysts, and governance leaders who need to find, trust, and govern data assets across warehouses, lakes, and BI tools. Best value for Microsoft and Azure-heavy estates.
At a glance
| Microsoft Purview | Google Cloud Dataplex | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Data Governance Tools (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Data Catalog Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Unified governance for Microsoft and Azure shops | Catalog native to Google Cloud |
| Pricing | $$ (consumption / M365 licensing) | $$ (Consumption based within Google Cloud) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Mountain View, USA |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 |
Microsoft Purview
Best value for Microsoft and Azure-heavy estates.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-purviewMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.