The #1 EU-based alternative to BigID
Searching for a privacy management solution that aligns seamlessly with EU regulations and offers more than just compliance? Responsum is your answer. Designed to empower privacy teams, Responsum ensures efficient workflows without unnecessary complexity. Discover why Responsum stands out as the ideal EU-based alternative to BigID.
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Responsum vs. BigID
Comparison Table
Features
Responsum
BigID
Customizable DPIA templates
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Phishing simulations
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Interlinked DP by Design
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Template library
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Linked RoPA with assessments
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Data dictionary
Awareness training
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Customizable data models
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Custom assessments / Online forms
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Easy customization
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Easy deployment
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Why Responsum Excels Over BigID
BigID is recognized for its data discovery and classification capabilities. However, when it comes to adaptability, user experience, and regional compliance, Responsum offers distinct advantages.
Tailored for the EU Landscape
While BigID serves a global audience, Responsum is deeply rooted in the European context. This focus ensures that our platform is inherently aligned with GDPR requirements, providing peace of mind for organizations operating within the EU.
User-Friendly Experience
BigID users have noted challenges with its user interface and occasional latency issues. One G2 reviewer mentioned, "The website is a little clunky and looks cheaply done." In contrast, Responsum prides itself on an intuitive design, ensuring that both technical and non-technical team members can navigate the platform with ease.
Comprehensive Awareness & Training
Unlike BigID, Responsum integrates built-in awareness training and phishing simulations. This means your team can enhance their privacy knowledge and resilience against threats directly within the platform, eliminating the need for external tools.
Efficient Deployment and Customization
BigID's implementation can be resource-intensive, especially for mid-sized companies. A G2 user pointed out, "The price is a bit expensive as per the service provided." Responsum, however, is designed for swift deployment and effortless customization, ensuring you start seeing value promptly without straining your budget.
Cost-Effective, EU-Centric Solution
While BigID offers a broad range of features, this often comes with a higher price tag and potential complexities. Responsum keeps things focused and cost-efficient, ensuring you only invest in functionalities that matter to your organization. Plus, being an EU-based solution, it naturally aligns with regional data protection standards. In summary, if you're seeking a privacy management platform that offers adaptability, user-centric design, and inherent compliance with EU regulations, Responsum is the EU-based alternative to BigID.
What privacy professionals say about Responsum
G2 names Responsum a High Performer





Lynn Vleugels
"We were already keeping a good RoPA, but when we uploaded it into RESPONSUM, it was such a relief to see our data instantly available for all the other modules. It just made things so much smoother!"
Melanie Garnett
"As a data protection consultancy, having all our compliance documentation in one secure place is crucial, and RESPONSUM makes it happen. The phishing modules and training are a great bonus."
Anne Jansen
"Having used RESPONSUM with CRANIUM for a while, I can attest to its instrumental role in ensuring GDPR compliance efficiently. The intuitive interface and responsive customer support make it easy to use, even for non-tech users."
Kalle Nummelin
"After a year of use, RESPONSUM feels like a once-a-week part-time law student doing the administrative work for our privacy team."
Didier Muréna
"RESPONSUM fully enables Swinz' ethical objectives of transparency and respect for data privacy."
Tom Davies
"RESPONSUM has repeatedly shown its value as a best-in-class privacy management tool. It has continued to meet the requirements of our global business through intelligent features, continuous improvement and, above all, their customer success team.”
Your all-in-one solution for effortless privacy management
Responsum combines ease of use with robust functionality to tackle privacy challenges head-on:
Kalle Nummelin - DPO & Legal Counsel @ Fintraffic
“After a year of use, RESPONSUM feels like a once-a-week part-time law student doing the administrative work for our privacy team.”
Simplify complex tasks
Use intuitive workflows to break down legal jargon into actionable steps.
Instant access to information
Interconnected modules ensure all relevant data is available in one place.
Collaborate with ease
Keep everyone aligned and maintain visibility across projects organization-wide.
Fast implementation
Get up and running in weeks—not months like other providers.
Affordable pricing
Choose a flexible, account-based pricing model designed to fit your needs.
Automated assessments
Automatically identify when processing activities require TIAs, LIAs, or DPIAs.
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Learn more about migrating to Responsum, the superior alternative to BigID
Looking to learn more about how we can bring Responsum to your organization? Check out our detailed guide including all the information you need, to discover the many advantages of choosing the Transition Pack.
Effortless privacy management in a single EU-based platform
Responsum is built to help organizations recommend and implement tools that are entirely EU-based and privacy-compliant—meeting the highest standards for data protection.
Awareness
Raise and maintain your organization’s awareness to the highest level through simulations and online trainings.
Linked items
Don’t miss any important information. With linked modules you have all the information you need at your disposal.
Automation
Automate administrative tasks and take actions based on data suggested within the tool.
Simplification
Translate complex Privacy legislation requirements into easily understandable and applicable language through our guided workflows.
Risk Management
Identify, evaluate, and treat risks.
Ensure your organization is working conforming to the company policy and protecting against a complex and growing cyber threat landscape.
Entirely EU-based
One of privacy departments’ responsibilities is to recommend other departments to use tools that are completely privacy-compliant, and thus entirely EU-based.
Looking for an alternative to BigID? It all starts with a free demo
Discover how Responsum’s EU-based alternative to BigID can empower your privacy team. Book a demo and discuss your specific challenges with one of our experts today.
- Engage with a Responsum expert who will attentively understand your business requirements.
- Gain comprehensive insight into the Responsum platform.
- Receive individualized feedback on optimal strategies to automate your security and compliance.
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