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Allot IoTSecure vs Forescout Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Allot IoTSecure
Ranking in IoT Security
16th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Forescout Platform
Ranking in IoT Security
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (6th), Endpoint Compliance (2nd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Allot IoTSecure is 2.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forescout Platform is 8.2%, down from 12.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Forescout Platform8.2%
Allot IoTSecure2.0%
Other89.8%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

Kaushlendra Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Useful bandwidth optimization, reliable, but difficult to implement
The deployment of Allot IoTSecure took approximately one week and it is very difficult. When using a different solution, if you install one device, you can easily install another device. However, in Allot IoTSecure, you have to use the help from Allot. Without the help of Allot, it is not possible to configure it.
AshishKumar Rai - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Comprehensive visibility has strengthened endpoint control and automated threat response across networks
When it comes to improving Forescout Platform, I have faced some issues recently, particularly with the switch integration part. When integrating a switch, it asks for the vendor type, and often it does not match. For example, one series of HP switches may not be found in that vendor list. This leads to frustration because you have to check again with different HP models, and once you integrate a switch, you cannot edit the vendor list without removing it. Other issues are being worked on, particularly related to switch integration. I believe they will be fixed in the next upgrade or patch fix. There are no major issues, but the configuration changes needed for the switch model are necessary, and I think it would help if during integration, an admin user could check the password or credential used, as they currently cannot see the password after it is entered and saved.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Allot IoTSecure is the best bandwidth optimization solution on the market right now."
"The most valuable feature of Allot IoTSecure is bandwidth optimization."
"Absolutely go for it."
"Forescout Platform's most valuable features are that it is very granular. We are able to cull out a lot of information about our particular device or endpoint. The configuration and the visibility are very seamless. Overall the solution is very easy to handle and it's very comprehensive."
"We really like that we get full visibility of devices in the local network."
"As a result of using Forescout, we had a better overview of all the devices, known and unknown, that were connected to our network; it was a real advantage."
"Once you have those people together, this is something that every group wants to have."
"The valuable feature of the product stems from the fact that it is easy to implement."
"The most valuable feature of Forescout Platform is that it has everything that Aruba has at significantly less cost."
"ForeScout has given us the ability to block unwanted devices."
 

Cons

"Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website."
"JAVA memory management - leaving the app running for multiple days requires relaunch."
"I should be able to integrate my Forescout with any other third party security technology, to build that connected security strategy."
"The initial setup was complex, but that was due to the nature of the network architecture."
"Forescout Platform needs to improve how the device works in preventing rogue servers."
"The fact that Forescout Platform doesn't have a presence in the South African region is a weakness because of which you can't ask for help from them if you have any problems."
"Customer support could be improved by providing direct assistance from Forescout employees or specialists at customer sites to enhance the support experience and effectiveness."
"Other solutions have TACACS+, but Forescout does not. In the next release, I would like to see Forescout have accounting."
"Search - needs boolean functionality (or pseudo operand now working)."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution. Additionally, there are installation costs."
"You can have a flexible license depending on your environment."
"We paid between $20,000 and $25,000 for a three-year license with maintenance."
"Time savings in finding rogue devices as well as identifying potentially unwanted devices on the network has saved the organization time and money."
"The tool's pricing is expensive but reasonable."
"The Forescout Platform's pricing is in the middle range, not too cheap or expensive."
"Forescout's pricing is noted for its attractiveness, with potential discounts depending on partnership levels."
"The solution is not priced low. There are no hidden costs."
"They base the license on the number of devices, which is quite misleading."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise45
 

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What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?
Forescout is a very powerful NAC product that does not rely on port level configuration. It can detect and block unauthorized devices very quickly. But it has a lot of capabilities and really would...
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I would rate the Forescout Device and Visibility Control Platform at a six out of ten.
What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?
I recommend doing a compression demo. If people use it, they will buy it. So they have to see the product in place. That's the main recommendation is to do a proof of concept. If they do, they will...
 

Also Known As

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Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT
 

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