Armis vs Microsoft Defender for IoT comparison

Armis and Microsoft are both solutions in the IoT Security category. Armis is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Microsoft is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.0. Armis holds a 18.8% mindshare in IS, compared to Microsoft’s 9.1% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Armis users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Armis

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85% willing to recommend

Microsoft Defender for IoT

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Armis and Microsoft Defender for IoT based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two IoT Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Armis

Ranking in IoT Security

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (3rd), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (8th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (2nd)

Microsoft Defender for IoT

Ranking in IoT Security

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Operational Technology (OT) Security (6th), Microsoft Security Suite (32nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Armis is 18.8%, up from 18.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 9.1%, down from 10.9% 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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William Tuleja

Senior Endpoint Engineer at a university with 501-1,000 employees

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.

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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

"The initial setup and deployment were simple."

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

"Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is asset tracking."

"The tool is user-friendly and helps to detect vulnerabilities."

"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 technology is good."

"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."

"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."

Cons

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

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

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

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

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

"We face issues during implementation."

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

"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."

"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

"The tool is cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

16%

Energy/Utilities Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

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?

There isn't anything specific that needs improvement.

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What is your primary use case for Armis?

I used it for asset management in my cybersecurity training program called CyberNow Labs. It was used during security operations and investigations to identify assets within our CNL network and to ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for IoT?

The solution is relatively expensive with licensing being based on each device. The cost per license might not be affordable for every organization, and I would rate it around six out of ten on a s...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for IoT?

The primary area that needs improvement is compatibility with the latest IoT technologies. Microsoft needs flexibility to ensure good compatibility with new IoT solutions, which frequently introduc...

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender for IoT?

My primary use case for Microsoft Defender for IoT is security. It helps with vulnerability management and provides significant attack reduction. It functions as a next-generation protection soluti...

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Compared 8% of the time

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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.

Microsoft Defender for IoT is a specialized asset discovery, vulnerability management, and threat monitoring solution for IoT/OT environments. Defender for IoT is an open system that also works with tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, and ServiceNow.

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, IDT Corporation, Gett

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