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Armis vs Forescout Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Armis
Ranking in IoT Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (1st), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (8th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (1st)
Forescout Platform
Ranking in IoT Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (4th), Endpoint Compliance (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Armis is 17.7%, down from 18.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forescout Platform is 12.2%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Armis17.7%
Forescout Platform12.2%
Other70.1%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

SaketShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive asset visibility and OT operations support enhance risk mitigation
I use Armis for asset discovery and vulnerability assessments of the OT network Armis is easy to use. Very few software solutions have OT capabilities that do not impact OT operations. Its asset visibility is good as well. This comprehensive feature set is crucial for our operations.…
Odai Halawani - PeerSpot reviewer
It's an easy and effective solution, especially for device profiling without agents
Forescout Platform's most valuable aspect is its excellent device profiling for devices without agents, which is crucial for our work due to challenges with agent-based devices. Its isolation and blocking actions are particularly effective for network security. The device compliance feature helps us ensure device compliance through immediate actions like updating antivirus software. We have already integrated Forescout with antivirus and vulnerability assessment tools, allowing it to monitor vulnerability scores and automatically isolate devices if critical vulnerabilities are detected.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Armis is very easy to implement due to its agentless design and offers a granular level of visibility for all assets in the network."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is asset tracking."
"The technology is good."
"Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution."
"The solution’s vulnerability monitoring system is very good."
"It determines which assets and devices are at risk, alerts you if there's a risk, and categorizes all assets, including personal computers, mobile phones, servers, televisions, cars, and video game consoles."
"The initial setup and deployment were simple."
"Armis is very easy to implement due to its agentless design and offers a granular level of visibility for all assets in the network."
"The scalability is good."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of deployment, which does not require the use of an agent."
"This solution can be used to organize guest portals, integrate switches, and create policies. Some of its standard use cases also include completing key process upgrades and anti-virus of Windows OS."
"The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform is the large capacity it can handle. Additionally, the interface of the platform is good."
"I can integrate Forescout with products from multiple vendors in my environment, and also, the integration is searchable. It can be used with 802.1X and non-802.1X to integrate with my existing network. I don't need to upgrade any existing networks in my system, and I don't need to replace existing devices to integrate with Forescout. I find value in not having to spend money upgrading existing devices and networks."
"The stability is amazing for the Forescout Platform. We have been using Forescout for four years, and no one complained about the stability."
"The standout strength of this solution lies in its unique capability to effectively manage unmanaged switches."
"Forescout Platform has granular features and one of the most impressive features is the agentless feature."
 

Cons

"We have faced issues with the tool's stability."
"We face issues during implementation."
"Armis doesn't have a back intel feature."
"There are occasional issues with some built-in integrations that require troubleshooting, particularly with DHCP integration. Developing additional integrations would be beneficial."
"Like any IT tool, continuous learning and improvement are essential for the solution."
"Armis could improve its geographic spread and marketing campaigns across regions."
"The vulnerability assessment for Windows is not that great. It misses out on a lot of vulnerabilities."
"The solution's vulnerability testing could be improved."
"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."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"Regarding pricing, there is room for improvement to enhance competitiveness with other vendors and solutions."
"Can be expensive if it's only being used for one feature."
"When adding what is in scope to a policy, it would be nice if you could select multiple policies instead of one policy at a time to add what is in the scope for network segmentation. I have found that during the install and configuration of the policies that if you want to modify multiple policies or enable multiple policies that you need to define what is in the scope (IP range or segments) one rule at a time. This caused some slow downs when implementing policies."
"Search - needs boolean functionality (or pseudo operand now working)."
"We have found that the agent-based authentication, available within this solution could be improved."
"Forescout Platform's technical support is slow to respond and could be more knowledgeable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheap."
"We paid between $20,000 and $25,000 for a three-year license with maintenance."
"We went with the virtual appliance option. The biggest cost to running these types of appliances would be to either have multiple virtual appliances at every data center or running Remote SPAN hardware to provide you the real-time network visibility."
"Forescout's pricing is noted for its attractiveness, with potential discounts depending on partnership levels."
"Time savings in finding rogue devices as well as identifying potentially unwanted devices on the network has saved the organization time and money."
"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."
"The pricing structure should be enhanced."
"There are no additional costs that I am aware of."
"The fact that we were allowed to spin up as many servers as we had need of to support our geographic requirements while paying for licensing as an enterprise truly set Forescout apart from the crowd and improved the way we could design our access."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise43
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Armis?
Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution.
What needs improvement with Armis?
The vulnerability assessment for Windows is not that great. It misses out on a lot of vulnerabilities. Additionally, the filtration process in Armis is not that great.
What is your primary use case for Armis?
I use Armis ( /products/armis-reviews ) for asset discovery and vulnerability assessments of the OT network.
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...
What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?
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

No data available
Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, IDT Corporation, Gett
NHS Sussex, SAP, SEGA, Vistaprint, Miami Children's Hospital, Pioneer Investments, New York Law School, OmnicomGroup, Meritrust
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