Quick deployment
<1 day
To value (deploy to first alert)
Varonis vs.
BigID
Organizations need security outcomes, not just basic discovery. BigID's discovery-only approach creates an inventory of your problems. Varonis' data security platform solves them. See why organizations are replacing BigID's passive scanning with Varonis' active defense.
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Varonis protects it.
BigID is built to discover data, not secure it. BigID requires heavy configuration to get visibility, can't detect threats to data, and relies on manual workflows instead of automated risk reduction.
Capability
Varonis
BigID
Discovery & classification
Varonis
Continuous, real-time discovery and classification across large, dynamic environments
BigID
Periodic, scan-based discovery that can become incomplete or stale
Classification depth & context
Varonis
High-precision classification enriched with identity, permissions, usage, and exposure context
BigID
Classification focused on content and metadata, with limited security context
AI security
Varonis
Full-stack AI security via AllTrue acquisition: red teaming, AI-SPM, observability, runtime protection, and compliance
BigID
Offers just inventory and governance; lacks active blocking or remediation
Threat detection & response
Varonis
Behavior-based threat detection (UEBA) for insider threats, compromised identities, ransomware, and data exfiltration
BigID
No threat detection or real-time monitoring of data access
Identity & behavior analytics
Varonis
Native correlation of users, service accounts, roles, and behavior to sensitive data
BigID
No identity-driven or behavior-based analytics
Automation & remediation
Varonis
Built-in, automated remediation to reduce exposure, enforce least privilege, and lock down data at scale
BigID
Limited automation via manual workflows and ticketing systems—requires human intervention to fix risks
Expert services
Varonis
Offers expert 24/7 MDDR with SLA. Varonis Concierge post-sale services are included at no extra cost
BigID
No IR offering. Dedicated support and “BigID Concierge” are paid add-on licenses
Pricing model
Varonis
Single platform price includes classification, permissions management, threat detection, remediation, and expert services
BigID
Variable pricing based on data volume and scan depth, with core security outcomes like permission management, remediation, and privacy sold as separate add-ons
Real results. Automatically.
Trusted by security teams worldwide.
Fast AI adoption
10 days
To securely deploy AI to two thousand users
Risk reduction
99%
Reduction in dwell-time for high-severity incidents
Stopping breaches
4000+
Security breaches stopped per month
Industry leading
Varonis has been recognized consistently as a leader in data and AI security.
4.6/5 RATING
Customers’ Choice
Recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for DSPM.
LEADER
The Forrester Wave
Named a Leader and Customer Favorite in The Forrester Wave™: Data Security Platforms, Q1 2025.
LEADER
G2 DSPM
Recognized by G2 as a Leader in data security posture management.
faqs
Common questions
What's the difference between BigID and Varonis?
What's the difference between BigID and Varonis?
BigID is a data discovery and privacy tool that catalogs where sensitive data lives.
Varonis is a data security platform that discovers data and actively secures it through automated remediation, behavioral threat detection, and least privilege enforcement.
Bottom line: BigID tells you what's wrong. Varonis fixes it.
Does BigID provide threat detection?
Does BigID provide threat detection?
No. BigID markets "Data Detection and Response" but this identifies static risks like exposed files - not active threats. It cannot detect ransomware, lateral movement, or compromised credentials, and lacks UEBA, forensics, and MDDR.
Varonis provides integrated UEBA threat detection, full audit trail, and optional 24x7x365 MDDR to stop attacks in real time.
Does BigID provide the same level of data security as Varonis?
Does BigID provide the same level of data security as Varonis?
No. BigID focuses on data discovery, classification, and privacy workflows, but it does not provide native threat detection, identity correlation, or automated remediation.
Varonis combines discovery with real‑time activity monitoring, identity‑aware analytics, and automated risk reduction to actively protect data rather than simply inventory it.
Why should I choose Varonis over BigID?
Why should I choose Varonis over BigID?
Customers choose Varonis over BigID when they realize discovery alone doesn't reduce risk. BigID has complex licensing, doesn't provide threat detection, has scalability issues, and requires manual workflows.
Varonis delivers discovery, threat detection, remediation, and expert support in one predictable price.
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