Security & Identity · Sensitive data discovery (DLP)

Amazon Macie vs Microsoft Purview vs Sensitive Data Protection

Sensitive data discovery (DLP), side by side on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.

Security & Identity

Sensitive data discovery (DLP)

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AWS

Amazon Macie

Azure

Microsoft Purview

Google Cloud

Sensitive Data Protection

What's different

Macie focuses on S3. Purview covers Microsoft 365 as well. Sensitive Data Protection was formerly Cloud DLP.

Quick answers

What is the Azure equivalent of Amazon Macie?
The Azure equivalent of Amazon Macie is Microsoft Purview. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Macie?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Macie is Sensitive Data Protection. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Microsoft Purview?
The AWS equivalent of Microsoft Purview is Amazon Macie. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Microsoft Purview?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Microsoft Purview is Sensitive Data Protection. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Sensitive Data Protection?
The AWS equivalent of Sensitive Data Protection is Amazon Macie. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Azure equivalent of Sensitive Data Protection?
The Azure equivalent of Sensitive Data Protection is Microsoft Purview. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.