Claroty Platform vs Microsoft Defender for IoT comparison

Claroty and Microsoft are both solutions in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category. Claroty is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Microsoft is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. Claroty holds a 26.0% mindshare in OT, compared to Microsoft’s 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Claroty 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 Summary

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

Find out in this report how the two Operational Technology (OT) Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Claroty Platform vs. Microsoft Defender for IoT

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Claroty Platform

Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Remote Access (9th), Vulnerability Management (18th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (1st)

Microsoft Defender for IoT

Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IoT Security (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (32nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Claroty Platform is 26.0%, up from 25.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for IoT is 5.2%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Operational Technology (OT) Security

Featured Reviews

Deevanshi Priya

Cyber Security Security at PwC

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…

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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 main advantage of Claroty, when compared to its competitors, is integrated secure remote access."

"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 provides continuous threat protection and identifies pre-empty stuff and false positives."

"Customer service is number one and the best."

"The platform ensures security without imposing significant delays."

"The product helps mitigate potential threats, especially if its users have signature rules. The product also provides alerts."

"Claroty is very beneficial for learning and adds value to your resume."

"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."

More Claroty Platform pros

"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."

"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."

Cons

"The graphical user interface is quite poor."

"Claroty Platform only gives the vulnerabilities based on the make and model of the devices, so it doesn't provide any resolution or any detailed explanation of how one can resolve such issues."

"Occasionally, I face a login problem despite entering the correct password."

"The product's integration capabilities are an area of concern where improvements are required."

"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."

"Introducing an AI chatbot to assist you when you have doubts could be beneficial."

"For improvement, I think the training could be more practical. We have external training, but they're mostly theoretical. I want the solution to provide hands-on lab experience to help users learn better."

"The product could be improved in terms of user interface design."

More Claroty Platform cons

"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 quite expensive."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

16%

Computer Software Company

15%

Energy/Utilities Company

11%

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

No data available

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...

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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.

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What needs improvement with Claroty Platform?

Adding more features, perhaps more interactive ones, would help. Introducing an AI chatbot to assist you when you have doubts could be beneficial. Occasionally, I face a login problem despite enter...

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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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Claroty

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Overview

The Claroty Platform is tailored for monitoring and securing industrial control systems. It offers deep visibility into OT networks, enabling effective anomaly detection and vulnerability assessments. Its user-friendly interface and robust reporting tools facilitate easy management and compliance, enhancing organizational efficiency and cybersecurity posture in industrial environments.

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

Rockwell Automation

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