Axonius vs Microsoft Secure Score comparison

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Axonius and Microsoft are both solutions in the IT Vendor Risk Management category. Axonius is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.3, while Microsoft is ranked #8 with an average rating of 9.0. Axonius holds a 2.2% mindshare in IVRM, compared to Microsoft’s 1.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Axonius users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Axonius and Microsoft Secure Score based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IT Vendor Risk Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Axonius

Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (1st)

Microsoft Secure Score

Ranking in IT Vendor Risk Management

8th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the IT Vendor Risk Management category, the mindshare of Axonius is 2.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Secure Score is 1.6%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IT Vendor Risk Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Axonius	2.2%
Microsoft Secure Score	1.6%
Other	96.2%

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Zhtay Zhtay

senior security engineer at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees

Asset discovery has transformed how we find unprotected devices and deploy endpoint defenses

The best features Axonius offers, in my opinion, are asset discovery, finding rogue devices, and vulnerability management. When I mention device discovery and management, the speed of discovery, the level of detail, and network-level discovery stand out to me. Axonius has positively impacted my organization significantly, as we discover thousands upon thousands of devices that don't have EDR tools, which means they are not protected. With Axonius, we were able to find them and deploy the EDR tool that they needed. I can share that we found about the Linux servers and Windows servers, hundreds of them, that were deployed. They were re-imaged and didn't have an EDR tool, and the integration with other tools proved that these devices are live on our network, and they just don't have a specific tool that we need to deploy to them.

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reviewer2262372

Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Have faced limitations in compatibility and performance but it helps monitor and improve security practices

There are some technical limitations where certain features might support Windows but not Android devices. The compatibility between Windows and macOS also shows significant differences. Microsoft continuously works on improvements, and when we find issues and report them to Microsoft, they address them. To get full benefits from the EDR solution, Microsoft EDR solution needs to be set as the primary antivirus in the system. Without this configuration, many features cannot be accomplished. A specific example occurred in a recent project where the requirement was for emails sent outside the organization to require manager approval before being sent. While the approval system works on Windows, it does not support Android devices, limiting the functionality on mobile platforms.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, I would rate Axonius an eight out of ten."

"Axonius provides preconfigured dashboards that can be customized to your needs."

"Axonius offers excellent features including ease of use, the ability to ingest all assets at one central display, creating multiple visualization dashboards, the ability to create an enforcement center to complete tasks and support the program, and support for government operations."

"With this solution in place, we are now 100% compliant along with security functions or operations area management."

"In comparing Axonius to other products, I believe its main competitors on the market offer similar functionalities, but my experience with other solutions has shown me that Axonius stands out."

"The solution's technical support was good...The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward."

"he best feature I found in Axonius is that it shows us the duration of eCheck, and it shows us what device is down and in which part of the system life cycle or the checking part the system is down in."

"I like that the tool has a user-friendly interface. It helps organizations and big companies improve business requirements and control processes."

More Axonius pros

"Microsoft Secure Score's most valuable feature is identity."

Cons

"Regarding the improvement of Axonius, it goes halfway for both the tool and the user. If we set it up quickly from our end, and if the AD groups and all other groups assigned to tag the assets have been tagged correctly, Axonius could not show an error."

"We can have fetch cycle issues."

"I think Axonius can be improved with more integration with different third-party tools, so we can identify which tools are missing and what more we can do with these endpoint devices floating around on our network."

"Axonius could improve by increasing their integrations with more technology vendors."

"For Axonius, I would suggest supporting more ticketing platforms and enhancing API integration directly into the platform rather than just the connector. This would allow for better integration from different systems, possibly into workflows, which I think is currently lacking."

"Axonius can improve on delivering compliance-related features."

"Axonius needs to improve by having the ability to ingest IoT data, as customers are requesting IoT data which we are currently unable to provide."

"One area Axonius can be improved is its integration process, as it is not straightforward; there is a lot involved in cloning the instance and other hard changes that I expect to be fully automated, suggesting an agentless method instead of utilizing agents, which feels somewhat legacy but could be improved."

More Axonius cons

"They could indicate whether a recommendation aligns with different compliance standards."

"There are stability issues present, as with any tool."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Axonius is quite a bit cheaper compared to other solutions."

"We are on a subscription model with them."

"The product pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

10%

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	9

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Axonius?

For pricing, I would rate it as a 7, where one represents a high price and ten represents a low price.

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What needs improvement with Axonius?

Axonius needs to improve by having the ability to ingest IoT data, as customers are requesting IoT data which we are currently unable to provide. Axonius has several capabilities that could be impr...

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What is your primary use case for Axonius?

My main use case for Axonius is as a sysadmin. I use Axonius to ingest data from security tools, provide access to users, create dashboards, and provide reports.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Secure Score?

Microsoft Secure Score offers better pricing because all security tools are included in one payment. Purchasing EDR solution, Data Loss Prevention solution, compliance manager tool, and data backup...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Secure Score?

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Secure Score?

Microsoft Secure Score can mainly be used for calculating security principles in your environment. For example, if you have modern authentication, your score will increase by 1%. If you have legacy...

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Overview

Axonius offers robust asset management, enhancing network visibility by consolidating data from various devices. It excels in automatic device categorization for up-to-date inventories, crucial for compliance and risk assessments. Key features include automated policy enforcement and comprehensive reporting tools, which streamline workflows and improve organizational productivity and security compliance. Integrations with other IT tools further enhance its efficiency.

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Microsoft Secure Score is an advanced security analytics tool designed to enhance an organization's security posture. It provides a detailed measurement, helping users understand current security levels and offering suggestions to improve overall security strategy.

Providing clear visibility into security risks, Microsoft Secure Score evaluates numerous security configurations, updating users on weak points and proposing actionable recommendations. Its intuitive interface allows for quick assessments, ensuring organizations can prioritize efforts effectively. By leveraging continuous scoring, users can benchmark against industry standards, enabling comprehensive security management.

What are the core features of Microsoft Secure Score?

Continuous Evaluation: Regularly assesses configurations for real-time updates.
Actionable Insights: Offers specific recommendations to improve security.
Benchmarking: Provides comparisons against industry standards.
Integration: Easily integrates with other Microsoft security solutions for enhanced management.

What benefits should users consider?

Improved Security: Enhances the organization's defense mechanisms.
Time Efficiency: Saves time with automated assessments and recommendations.
Cost Management: Reduces potential costs related to security breaches.
Strategic Planning: Helps in setting and achieving security-related goals.

Microsoft Secure Score is implemented across multiple industries such as finance and healthcare, addressing specific requirements by providing targeted assessments and enabling organizations to tailor security measures. This makes it crucial for sectors needing stringent security controls, ensuring data integrity and trust.

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Sample Customers

Extreme Engineering Solutions, AppsFlyer, Landmark Health, Natera

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