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Armis vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
Armis offers operational efficiencies in onboarding and asset management, though quantifying ROI and long-term savings remains challenging.
Sentiment score
4.9
Determining ROI for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is challenging due to service bundling and mixed-use of other products.
I have seen a return on investment with Armis, as it definitely improved remediation with fewer employees.
Owner with 201-500 employees
Organizations typically do not rely solely on Microsoft products to avoid putting all eggs in one basket, which presents a challenge for maximizing ROI.
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
As a Microsoft partner, we receive significant discounts, making the solution affordable for us.
COO at Floating-Dot Technology LTD
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Armis customer service is generally well-regarded for responsiveness and helpfulness, despite occasional delays and technical issue challenges.
Sentiment score
6.6
Microsoft Defender's support is praised for expertise but criticized for communication delays and varying service quality.
I have not faced challenges with Armis support, as pre-sales engineers have been helpful.
Technical Specialist at Truvisor
I would rate it ten out of ten.
Director /Founder at Touchstone Machine Tap
They are sometimes responsive, however, often issues cannot be reproduced on their end, making it challenging.
Security Specialist at Prudential Systems Japan
The support we receive from Microsoft is declining, and for example, after taking advanced support, we have not received satisfactory answers.
Microsoft Solutions Manager at Self-Employed
They are familiar with Microsoft products but are not direct Microsoft staff, which is an area needing improvement.
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Armis is a robust, highly scalable cybersecurity tool, though users note potential slowdowns during peak activity and appliance deployment limitations.
Sentiment score
7.6
Microsoft Defender excels in scalability and integration but faces documentation and on-premise infrastructure challenges across industries.
As a SaaS platform, it is highly scalable.
Sr. Engineer at Zensar Technologies
It is very scalable and easy to scale, as I also rated it eight on a scale of one to ten.
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
The integration is straightforward for those who understand it, though documentation needs improvement.
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
It is scalable; I evaluated the product and decided to use Defender on over 700 of our company servers.
Security Specialist at Prudential Systems Japan
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Armis is praised for stability and reliability, with minor issues quickly resolved, earning high user ratings.
Sentiment score
6.6
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime, despite minor resource-related and compatibility issues.
There are compatibility issues occasionally arising with false positives when other security tools are not whitelisted in Microsoft Defender.
information Security and IT Manager at Discover Dollar Technologies Pvt Ltd.
It is very resource-intensive, consuming a lot of memory and CPU.
Security Specialist at Prudential Systems Japan
If Microsoft experiences downtime, this solution goes down as it is a SaaS-based solution where we have no control.
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Armis needs better cloud features, integration, support, stability, sales presence, and affordability to appeal to diverse sectors.
Microsoft Defender needs better false positive reduction, integration, cost management, risk scoring, and documentation for small enterprises.
Armis cannot be used as a standalone solution and should be integrated with other solutions.
Technical Specialist at Truvisor
The needed improvements I see include implementing cloud features, as the market, particularly in Brazil, is moving to cloud environments to reduce costs and time spent on upgrades and server management.
IDM Consultant at GCA Consultoria de Informática Ltda
It misses out on a lot of vulnerabilities.
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
This scoring should be for specific industries as well. If I belong to the healthcare industry using Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, it should provide me with a risk score and show how I fare against the risk score of my industry.
DGM. Technical Security at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
A vulnerability I patch within 15 minutes takes 24 additional hours for an update.
information Security and IT Manager at Discover Dollar Technologies Pvt Ltd.
The product is not stable; it often uses excessive memory and CPU, which makes it slow.
Security Specialist at Prudential Systems Japan
 

Setup Cost

Armis pricing is average to slightly expensive, justified by features, with variable setup costs and competitive market positioning.
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management provides economical tiered pricing with P1 and P2 options, often included in existing bundles.
Armis pricing is average, neither cheaper nor more expensive than other solutions.
Director /Founder at Touchstone Machine Tap
Armis is slightly on the expensive range based on what I have observed.
Senior Team Member In Engineering And Cybersecurity at Mindsprint
The pricing and licensing of the product are average, and I rate it six out of ten.
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
Overall, every organization wishes for cheaper options, but we look at the security side as well, so we are good for now.
Senior Cloud Security Consultant at MetLife
For non-partners, however, the cost could be seen as higher, between seven to ten.
COO at Floating-Dot Technology LTD
The pricing is reasonable, and it's included in the whole Microsoft E5 bundle, so it's all-inclusive.
Corporate Planner at MISC Berhad
 

Valuable Features

Armis provides scalable asset tracking, vulnerability monitoring, and security via seamless integration, real-time analytics, and user-friendly management.
Microsoft Defender excels in compliance, real-time assessments, risk prioritization, integration, asset discovery, and continuous monitoring for enhanced security management.
Armis is very easy to implement due to its agentless design and offers a granular level of visibility for all assets in the network.
Director /Founder at Touchstone Machine Tap
It assesses open vulnerabilities, provides traffic flow insights, integrates with ticketing workflows, and aggregates security solutions like Active Directory and EDR.
Sr. Engineer at Zensar Technologies
Armis provides full visibility on OT devices and in the medical industry for devices such as ECG machines, X-rays, and infusion pumps.
Technical Specialist at Truvisor
The main advantage of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is that it can locate and prevent most threats even when the endpoints are not connected to the corporate network, as long as the internet is available.
DGM. Technical Security at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
The feature for customizing to region-specific and domain-specific requirements in healthcare is particularly beneficial.
Cloud Security Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The most valuable aspect is the kind of assessment results I get, and the recommendations provided in Microsoft products really help in taking care of the resources.
Senior Cloud Security Consultant at MetLife
 

Categories and Ranking

Armis
Ranking in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
IoT Security (1st), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (1st), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (1st)
Microsoft Defender Vulnerab...
Ranking in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (13th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (17th), Microsoft Security Suite (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Risk-Based Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Armis is 3.2%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is 5.7%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management5.7%
Armis3.2%
Other91.1%
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

GA
IDM Consultant at GCA Consultoria de Informática Ltda
Identity management has streamlined user lifecycle and now guarantees first-day access
The best features Armis offers include the interaction with my manager in Brazil, whose first name is Rui, and who provided a lot of experience, especially Horácio, who used to work for Microsoft. Horácio helped with issues related to Active Directory and provided ideas on how to best integrate the solutions. The aspect of Armis solution that stood out to me was its flexibility to integrate different applications. The collaboration of the team is really important and key for the project to go well and bring the results the customer is looking for. The solution has the necessary resources and connectors that have built many of the rules needed for integration, regardless of whether the application is an Active Directory, an LDAP directory, a database, or even a specific solution such as SAP. It is also flexible enough to build the business rules that apply specifically to that customer. Armis has positively impacted my organization and my client's organization by ensuring that on day one, new users had all the access they needed to work for the applications that were integrated. Additionally, if a user was dismissed from the company, they would lose all access to the integrated applications because Active Directory, which was key for user authentication, would disable their account. I do not recall any specific statistics regarding measurable results, but there was positive feedback from managers concerning the process during the time I was there.
OB
Microsoft Solutions Manager at Self-Employed
Ensures strong threat and vulnerability management with continuous risk assessment
The major priority is identity, which is crucial; we have lots of companies in manufacturing, energy, or various sectors, and it varies from one to another. I assess Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management as very effective in continuously assessing vulnerabilities without requiring scans. We use automatic investigation and remediation features, safe attachments, safe links, and real-time reports, which are also very effective. For Active Directory, Defender has threat intelligence, and we are using that. The risk-based prioritization within Vulnerability Management affects my ability to manage vulnerabilities, particularly in relation to the Zero Trust Model utilized by our customers. The end-users often do as they please in their systems.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Armis?
I cannot identify specific ways Armis can be improved. I would consider potential integrations with other tools as small improvements.
What is your primary use case for Armis?
My main use case for Armis is identifying assets in corporate environments and performing remediation for vulnerabilities and risk assessments. Armis is effective at discovering assets that were no...
What advice do you have for others considering Armis?
My advice for others looking into using Armis is to implement the features that you want to use intentionally, so you should understand and do your planning and due diligence before you start deplo...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management?
When I create rules, it gave me problems and I did not know where the problem was located. A small pop-up notification indicating how a rule should be configured would be helpful, rather than the p...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management?
I do not use Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management at work. However, I am currently not working, but I do use Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management on my personal computer.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, IDT Corporation, Gett
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