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Dragos vs Nozomi Networks comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Dragos
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Nozomi Networks
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
IoT Security (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Dragos is 8.5%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nozomi Networks is 19.4%, down from 29.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operational Technology (OT) Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Nozomi Networks19.4%
Dragos8.5%
Other72.1%
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

Featured Reviews

JR
OT Cybersecurity Engineer at Nadar
Offers strong incident response features but requires more asset visibility and flexibility
Dragos' best features are that they are more focused towards Incident Response, so they have a dedicated playbook in their platform, making it easier for anyone investigating any incidents to investigate the alerts. One of the main features of Dragos is that they have a dedicated Incident Response team, so if clients need any help, they are there to help. Dragos does real-time monitoring as well, collecting mirror traffic from the span port of the switch, and as soon as it gets the traffic, it analyzes it in real time and shows what's going on in the networks, which relates to the real-time visibility feature for ICS networks.
reviewer2803332 - PeerSpot reviewer
Country Sales Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Critical networks have gained real-time visibility and detect threats with intelligent monitoring
I would like to see improvements in Nozomi Networks, probably more AI-based integration and better native integration with SOC and SOAR platforms. I would like to see specific features included in the next releases of Nozomi Networks, such as improvements in threat intelligence. They have competition from Dragos, which I believe is better in threat intelligence. I do not have much of an answer about the key differences of Nozomi Networks in comparison to other cyber defense solutions because I only work with Nozomi Networks. However, I heard from the market that they might lack in threat intelligence compared to Dragos. Other than that, I see Nozomi Networks as the best platform for customers, easy to manage, deploy, and operate. The cons might be that they lack some threat intelligence features that Dragos offers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment."
"Dragos' best features are that they are more focused towards Incident Response, so they have a dedicated playbook in their platform, making it easier for anyone investigating any incidents to investigate the alerts."
"The most valuable features of Nozomi Networks are the visibility of OT protocols and the versatility in finding the details of the assets feeding the tool."
"Nozomi Networks has the best AI-based detection and intrusion detection solution, as it is very robust, easy to deploy, and easy to use with a very user-friendly GUI and good support in terms of product and after-sales support."
"It has impacted security operations in a better way."
"Nozomi Networks is an easy-to-use and powerful tool."
"The network visualization feature of Nozomi impacts security operations positively."
"The tool's visibility is good. We can see the traffic flow."
"Provides security for our operational technology environment for OT and IoT."
"The most valuable feature of Nozomi Networks is its security features."
 

Cons

"I think Dragos can offer more flexibility similar to Nozomi and more visibility into the assets, nodes, and links, which would make it more competitive in the future."
"Dragos could improve its asset visibility and discovery tools, as the competitor Claroty has better options in this area."
"Nozomi Networks should improve its pricing."
"I would like more customizable options for configurations."
"Nozomi Networks currently offers add-ons, such as ARP agents, that can be installed on machines to expand the information we receive from sensors. However, these are part of a licensing structure, which can be costly."
"Creating custom queries is time-consuming."
"We have faced downtimes, crashes, or performance issues with certain implementations."
"It should support more programmable logic controllers (PLCs)."
"I believe there is room for improvement regarding on-premises AI."
"The solution should include an integration library."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's pricing is good and cheaper than that of Claroty."
"I have not seen any competition in terms of pricing, and it is quite reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Energy/Utilities Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Energy/Utilities Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dragos?
Dragos is more expensive than other vendors, probably about fifteen to twenty percent more, but it is generally worth the investment.
What needs improvement with Dragos?
I think Dragos could be improved, as I have worked in Nozomi and compared it to Nozomi. Nozomi offers a lot of flexibility in what I am able to learn and unlearn, and I have more visibility towards...
What is your primary use case for Dragos?
I am an engineer in a service provider company where we help clients choose and implement security solutions, and I'm still looking for a new solution. I am certified in Dragos, but I have not depl...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nozomi Networks?
Nozomi Networks is priced moderately. Its cost is not too expensive, but it is not low either.
What needs improvement with Nozomi Networks?
I would like to see improvements in Nozomi Networks, probably more AI-based integration and better native integration with SOC and SOAR platforms. I would like to see specific features included in ...
What is your primary use case for Nozomi Networks?
We use Nozomi Networks as an intrusion detection system for OT deployments, automation systems, and IoT systems such as medical equipment to protect medical systems and smart meters. We detect any ...
 

Also Known As

Dragos Platform
SCADAguardian
 

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Sample Customers

NaturEner
Enel, FireEye, GlaxoSmithKline, VEC, TAGSEC Group
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