Armis vs Azure Sphere comparison

Armis and Microsoft are both solutions in the IoT Security category. Armis is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5, while Microsoft is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.0. Armis holds a 19.4% mindshare in IS, compared to Microsoft’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Armis 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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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Armis and Azure Sphere address different aspects of IoT security. Armis has an advantage in visibility and threat detection, while Azure Sphere excels with its integrated security framework.

Features: Armis provides real-time visibility, behavioral monitoring, and threat detection for unmanaged and IoT devices. Azure Sphere offers device-level security with a secured microcontroller unit, cloud-based security, and operating system for device integrity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Armis is quickly deployable with seamless network integration and ongoing support. Azure Sphere's deployment involves secure hardware integration and cloud-based security, offering a robust architecture but requiring more complex deployment.

Pricing and ROI: Armis offers a scalable pricing model based on enterprise needs, delivering ROI by minimizing downtime. Azure Sphere involves initial hardware costs but promises long-term ROI through enhanced device security.

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Categories and Ranking

Armis

Ranking in IoT Security

3rd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (3rd), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (9th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (2nd)

Azure Sphere

Ranking in IoT Security

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Armis is 19.4%, up from 18.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Sphere is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Arun Chauhan

Assistant Lead OT Security Engineer at Vestas

Provides a very good vulnerability monitoring system, but the implementation is challenging

We face many issues while implementing Armis in the pharma sector. Some of the customer applications are not supported well by the tool. The applications do not communicate well if we implement Armis. We generally face such issues during implementation. We are planning to implement the product in the wind energy sector, but we don't have any idea how to do it. Currently, it is a very big challenge for us. Products like Dragos, Claroty, and Nozomi provide a much better experience during implementation. If any issues arise, we are told how to resolve such issues during the POC. Armis does not provide the secure remote access feature Claroty provides.

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Chandrakant Deshmukh

Senior VP IOT at Mastek Ltd

Has a learning curve that is easy to deal with for users

With the tool, the learning curve is really good. I don't have to spend time in long training sessions, which is typically required for other platforms. As my company is a Microsoft kind of shop, we have developers, making the learning curve easy compared to other tools. When it comes to integration with the back-end systems, manufacturing companies are still using some other apps in their environment. Getting data or pushing those analytics data back to the back-end systems is relatively simple while using Azure Sphere and other integration points, and so that is why there is a clear direction from our company's end customer that they need an Azure solution.

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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

"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."

"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 a straightforward and user-friendly solution."

"The solution’s vulnerability monitoring system is very good."

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"When you use this solution, you get a dual processor with all the necessary security and Microsoft updates supplied. You don't have to be concerned about the security aspect related to IoT because Microsoft takes care of this."

"I think my team is comfortable with the installation of the product."

"It's stable and the performance has been great."

Cons

"We face issues during implementation."

"The solution's vulnerability testing could be improved."

"We face difficulties in integrating the product with ticketing tools like ServiceNow."

"Like any IT tool, continuous learning and improvement are essential for the solution."

"Armis could improve its geographic spread and marketing campaigns across regions."

"Armis doesn't have a back intel feature."

"There isn't anything specific that needs improvement."

"We have faced issues with the tool's stability."

"The type of edge devices being addressed through the suite was limited."

"The lack of awareness of the products among our company's customers is a challenge that needs to be looked at and improved by Microsoft."

"One of the pain points of this solution is that the full Linux box is not exposed to all developers. This restricts what the applications can do as they cant be adjusted."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheap."

"This solution offers secure IoT communication to the cloud at a fairly low cost."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Armis?

Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution.

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What needs improvement with Armis?

Armis could improve its geographic spread and marketing campaigns across regions.

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What is your primary use case for Armis?

Armis is a cloud-based SaaS solution designed specifically for manufacturing environments, especially for companies implementing Industry 4.0. My primary use is in network-based security, offering ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Sphere?

I think the license part is good enough as of now because as a company, we don't handle the license part. My company has a partner from Microsoft who manages everything for us, so we don't deal dir...

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What needs improvement with Azure Sphere?

When it comes to the challenges or drawbacks associated with the product, I will not talk about the system. Our company's customers who are into manufacturing and other such businesses are not very...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Sphere?

I use the solution in my company for process automation. Based on the kind of devices and architecture our company's customers use, our company is now fetching those data points and integrating the...

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Overview

Armis is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution used for continuous monitoring and threat detection across IT and IoT devices. It excels in spotting vulnerabilities, managing device compliance, and tracking assets to enhance security protocols and network management. Key features include real-time threat detection, comprehensive visibility, and granular risk assessments. Armis boosts organizational productivity by streamlining workflows and enhancing operational accuracy.

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Sample Customers

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