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Claroty Platform vs Microsoft Defender for IoT comparison

 

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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

Claroty Platform
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (8th), Vulnerability Management (18th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (2nd)
Microsoft Defender for IoT
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
6th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
IoT Security (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (27th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Claroty Platform is 24.3%, down from 25.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 5.8%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operational Technology (OT) Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Claroty Platform24.3%
Microsoft Defender for IoT5.8%
Other69.9%
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

Featured Reviews

Deevanshi Priya - PeerSpot reviewer
Achieve certifications with progress tracking and potential for enhanced interactivity
I was using Claroty to complete training assigned by my company. The courses were self-paced and helped me get certified in two additional certifications. I plan to use it further as I have a task list for future courses. It was primarily for certification and study materials The feature I like…
William Tuleja - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration with existing tools boosts management efficiency
The only improvement I see is that some detection explanations are vaguely provided by Microsoft, resulting in generic IoT detections that alert me to an issue yet don't specify what's wrong. Often, it just links back to a generic KB article without additional information. When it happens, it requires extra detective work. This issue doesn't occur often but can be annoying.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's most valuable feature is the map, which shows everything that is connected and communicates with each other."
"The solution's asset management is really great compared to Dragos or Nozomi."
"I believe the two main aspects where Claroty stands out are their ability to provide a complete platform and their OT-specific focus."
"The tool's best feature was the UI and the simplicity it offers."
"The platform ensures security without imposing significant delays."
"The product helps mitigate potential threats, especially if its users have signature rules. The product also provides alerts."
"Customer service is number one and the best."
"I have had a very good experience with the Claroty Platform."
"Some advantages of Microsoft Defender for IoT are that it's easy to install on any OS, and you can create any custom use cases easily."
"I find Microsoft Defender very effective in vulnerability management and it provides good attack reduction, making it a next-generation protection solution."
"I believe it is best suited for cloud services and is unmatched by other cloud security solutions."
"As a cybersecurity consultant, the best part of Microsoft Defender for IoT is the capability to integrate with other tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and receive real-time alerts from the product."
"It is manageable and integrates with other Microsoft products, which is crucial for me."
"Mainly, it is manageable and integrates with other Microsoft products, which is crucial for me."
"The graphics and analysis in Microsoft Defender for IoT are very representative."
 

Cons

"The graphical user interface is quite poor."
"Claroty Platform could improve the pricing to get more acceptability in the market."
"There should be AI security solutions implemented."
"Claroty Platform only gives the vulnerabilities based on the make and model of the devices, so it doesn't provide any resolution or any detailed explanation of how one can resolve such issues."
"Occasionally, I face a login problem despite entering the correct password."
"The product could be improved in terms of user interface design."
"For improvement, I think the training could be more practical. We have external training, but they're mostly theoretical. I want the solution to provide hands-on lab experience to help users learn better."
"If more AI features could be included with the Clarity solution, it would be feasible for everybody."
"The documentation for Microsoft Defender for IoT is lacking. There are no clear steps or guidance, and updates are frequent, which adds to the confusion."
"Customer service and support from Microsoft are costly. The execution by engineers is expensive, and the service is neither free nor toll-free, making it less accessible for customers."
"There are a few limitations with Microsoft Defender for IoT. We raised concerns with the product team because they don't capture all the information regarding command execution or processes executed on certain endpoints."
"The only improvement I see is that some detection explanations are vaguely provided by Microsoft, resulting in generic IoT detections that alert me to an issue yet don't specify what's wrong."
"The only improvement I see is that some detection explanations are vaguely provided by Microsoft, resulting in generic IoT detections that alert me to an issue yet don't specify what's wrong."
"Microsoft Defender for IoT is not scalable. If you want to monitor another industrial network, you need an additional server, making it less scalable."
"The primary area that needs improvement is compatibility with the latest IoT technologies."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is quite expensive."
"It's a bit expensive compared to other solutions."
"The licensing for physical devices is cheap, but the software version is expensive. The software version costs around 26-28 dollars. I was surprised and even double-checked. It was shocking."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Claroty Platform?
The product helps mitigate potential threats, especially if its users have signature rules. The product also provides alerts.
What needs improvement with Claroty Platform?
Regarding the cons of the Claroty Platform, it is not about the deployment, but rather the identification. The Claroty Platform becomes too noisy when it gives numerous CVEs related to vendor match...
What is your primary use case for Claroty Platform?
My clients are using the Claroty Platform for asset identification, finding CVEs and threat intel. I am aware of the continuous threat detection feature of the Claroty Platform, and even if it is g...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for IoT?
I don't think I have any recommendation on improvements for Microsoft Defender for IoT because we don't use it too extensively. There are a few limitations with Microsoft Defender for IoT. We raise...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender for IoT?
Clients mainly use Microsoft Defender for IoT for unfamiliar sign-in attempts and Microsoft Defender EDRs. We are using use cases for unfamiliar sign-in and malicious activity, such as user sign-in...
 

Also Known As

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Azure Defender for IoT
 

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