# AWS IoT Device Defender vs Azure IoT Hub Comparison

| | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 44 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS IoT Device Defender

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure IoT Hub

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Device Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Device Defender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure IoT Hub** | 8.8/10 | 8 |

#### Device Recognition

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Device Types** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Status** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Alerts &amp; Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Provisioning

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Device Diagnostics &amp; Repair** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 

### IoT Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Device Defender** | 8.6/10 | 26 |
| **Azure IoT Hub** | 7.9/10 | 5 |

#### Connected Device Security

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Identity Lifecycle** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Threat Protection** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Behavior Analysis** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Incident Response** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **IoT Network Security** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **OTA Updates** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Alerts &amp; Notifications** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Hardware** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions)


**Unique to Azure IoT Hub (1):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.1% | 44.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 7.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.4% | 47.4% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS IoT Device Defender

- **Computer Software:** 19.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 10.7%
- **Accounting:** 3.6%
- **Banking:** 3.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 3.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Information Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### Azure IoT Hub

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.4%
- **Computer Software:** 18.4%
- **Accounting:** 5.3%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 5.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.3%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 5.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.3%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 5.3%
- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 2.6%
- **Chemicals:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 26.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS IoT Device Defender

- [Microsoft Defender for IoT](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-iot/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (99 reviews)
- [Google Cloud IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-iot-core/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Azure Sphere](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-sphere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks IoT/OT Security](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-iot-ot-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (117 reviews)
- [FortiNAC](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [DoveRunner](https://www.g2.com/products/doverunner/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Entrust IoT Security](https://www.g2.com/products/entrust-iot-security/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Armis](https://www.g2.com/products/armis/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Appgate SDP](https://www.g2.com/products/appgate-sdp/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (36 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure IoT Hub

- [Google Cloud IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-iot-core/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [IBM Watson IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (701 reviews)
- [AWS IoT Device Management](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-device-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews)
- [ThingsBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/thingsboard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [JFrog](https://www.g2.com/products/jfrog-2024-03-28/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks IoT/OT Security](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-iot-ot-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (117 reviews)
- [emnify](https://www.g2.com/products/emnify/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS IoT Device Defender

- Title: [Need aws Amazon smtp](https://www.g2.com/discussions/need-aws-amazon-smtp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I need  Aws Amazon smtp "
- Title: [How can I improve my IoT device security?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-improve-my-iot-device-security) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "ways to improve iot device security:
change defqult passwords
make sure software is protected
use encrypted protocols"

### Azure IoT Hub

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-iot-device-defender-vs-azure-iot-hub)

