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Claroty Platform vs Microsoft Defender for IoT comparison

 

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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 August 2025, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Claroty Platform is 24.7%, down from 25.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 5.7%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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 main advantage of Claroty, when compared to its competitors, is integrated secure remote access."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the map, which shows everything that is connected and communicates with each other."
"The tool's best feature was the UI and the simplicity it offers."
"Claroty assigns a score based on how well you are doing in the course. If you skip a video, your score decreases, making it essential to watch the content attentively."
"I appreciate the active coding, deep inspection of packages, and data retrieval. The tool covers information about assets and attack vectors, which I find superior to other tools. Based on alerts, I create reports detailing how an attacker can penetrate the plant, both externally and internally."
"Claroty is very beneficial for learning and adds value to your resume."
"Their SRA solution, the Secure Remote Access solution, is very useful for industrial environments."
"The solution offers comprehensive tools that greatly enhance your IT operations if implemented correctly."
"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 believe it is best suited for cloud services and is unmatched by other cloud security solutions."
"I find Microsoft Defender very effective in vulnerability management and it provides good attack reduction, making it a next-generation protection solution."
"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."
"The graphics and analysis in Microsoft Defender for IoT are very representative."
"Mainly, it is manageable and integrates with other Microsoft products, which is crucial for me."
 

Cons

"Claroty Platform could improve the pricing to get more acceptability in the market."
"We face issues in the alert investigation area because it does not properly give the alert communication patterns."
"I think the only issue is that the hardware Claroty uses is expensive."
"Introducing an AI chatbot to assist you when you have doubts could be beneficial."
"I've reported four bugs and three feature requests so far. The main area of focus should be on how attacks are detected. The attack vector information needs to be more detailed. For example, it's not enough to state that an SMB v1 version open can lead to a WannaCry attack. A more detailed explanation should help clients understand the various ways an attack could occur."
"There is room for improvement in the user interface to make it more vibrant and interactive, similar to IT tools. Improvements could also be made in the Secure Remote Access (SRA) user interaction and graphical representations of recordings."
"There is room for improvement in the user interface to make it more vibrant and interactive, similar to IT tools."
"There are a few protocols that Claroty doesn't currently support."
"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."
"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 primary area that needs improvement is compatibility with the latest IoT technologies."
"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 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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The tool is quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Energy/Utilities Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Which solution do you prefer: Nozomi Networks or Claroty Platform?
Nozomi Networks and Claroty Platform are both leading operational technology (OT) security solutions offering a wide range of features, including asset discovery, risk assessment, and threat detect...
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 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...
 

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Azure Defender for IoT
 

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