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Allot IoTSecure vs Forescout Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Allot IoTSecure
Ranking in IoT Security
15th
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
5th
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) (35th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Allot IoTSecure is 2.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forescout Platform is 8.2%, down from 12.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Forescout Platform8.2%
Allot IoTSecure2.1%
Other89.7%
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

"The most valuable feature of Allot IoTSecure is bandwidth optimization."
"Allot IoTSecure is the best bandwidth optimization solution on the market right now."
"The solution is stable, very reliable, and scalable, with great technical support that is knowledgeable and responsive."
"The most valuable feature of Forescout Platform is that it has everything that Aruba has at significantly less cost."
"Primarily used to define which host to admit onto the network, by tying a policy to the MAC address."
"ForeScout has given us the ability to block unwanted devices."
"The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform it's highly customizable and flexible."
"I help customers use the Forescout Platform for compliance enforcement. We can specify what needs to be installed on devices connecting to the network, like antivirus, updates, and security software."
"Emergency response, risk assessment information to get a view of the of the vulnerability."
"The 802.1X configuration, which is difficult for all switches, is not required, making it easier to work with switches and IoT devices."
 

Cons

"Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website."
"Initially, the implementation of the Forescout Platform took some time to figure out. The reason is we are a manufacturing unit and we have certain silos that are insulated areas where certain systems will not connect to the internet or to the LAN. Since there are many parts of it, we have to have an inclusive view of all those systems. It took a while for us to initially implement, but after a few months, everything worked well."
"Custom integrations need to be better."
"Logging would be one area for improvement. When we're troubleshooting, there are not a lot of clear things on Google that we can look up for ourselves. When we have an issue with it, we have to call the company to get the vendors involved. The logging of Forescout is horrible compared to other things that we've used."
"Detection and control of Dual-Homed devices needs to be improved, as the product sometimes gives false positives."
"In the next release of the solution, it could benefit from being more flexible to allow for more freedom."
"Other solutions have TACACS+, but Forescout does not. In the next release, I would like to see Forescout have accounting."
"Custom integrations need to be better. I'd like to have the option, for example, to integrate the Forescout Platform with a customized application or any other software out there that I am using at the same time."
"The solution could always improve by adding more features to make it more robust."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution. Additionally, there are installation costs."
"The Forescout Platform's pricing is in the middle range, not too cheap or expensive."
"The ROI is priceless."
"The price of the Forescout Platform is expensive. I purchased it for approximately 94 lakhs."
"The setup cost, pricing, and licensing are on the high side."
"Devices with multiple IP's count multiple times against your license count."
"We might have paid in the ballpark of $20,000 yearly for our licenses. I do not recall there being other fees over and above the standard licensing fee."
"The cost of the solution depends on the customer's requirement because the customer is asking for different integration with a different product. Forescout Platform's price would start to get a bit higher. However, overall the price is a little expensive. It's can fit within the customer budget."
"We have a very clear licensing model for business. I don't have to have a Ph.D. to be able to understand the licensing model as you might need for other solutions. If I know exactly what we want, it can tell you which license you need. The solution is easy for purchasing, ordering, and ease of deployment as well."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Construction 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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Sample Customers

China Unicom
RWJ Barnabas HealthEnbridge EnergyToyota MotorsSt. Luke's University Health NetworkGlobal Credit Union
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