# AWS IoT Device Defender vs Azure Sphere Comparison | | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure Sphere | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 58 | 23 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure Sphere | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 7.7 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS IoT Device Defender #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure Sphere #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### IoT Security Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Device Defender** | 8.6/10 | 26 | | **Azure Sphere** | 8.8/10 | 13 | #### Connected Device Security | Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure Sphere | |---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Identity Lifecycle** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Threat Protection** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Behavior Analysis** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Incident Response** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **IoT Network Security** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **OTA Updates** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **Alerts & Notifications** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure Sphere | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Hardware** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Performance** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **Reporting** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS IoT Device Defender | Azure Sphere | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 41.1% | 23.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 52.4% | | **Enterprise** | 21.4% | 23.8% | ### By Industry #### AWS IoT Device Defender - **Computer Software:** 19.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6% - **Computer & 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 Sphere - **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Information Services:** 9.5% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 4.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8% - **Financial Services:** 4.8% - **Consumer Electronics:** 4.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.8% - **Broadcast Media:** 4.8% - **Other:** 14.3% --- ## 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 IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 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 (38 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure Sphere - [Google Cloud IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-iot-core/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 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) - [DoveRunner](https://www.g2.com/products/doverunner/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (52 reviews) - [Appgate SDP](https://www.g2.com/products/appgate-sdp/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/products/rayven/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (30 reviews) - [FortiNAC](https://www.g2.com/products/fortinac/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Armis](https://www.g2.com/products/armis/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews) - [BugProve](https://www.g2.com/products/bugprove/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Corelight](https://www.g2.com/products/corelight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (20 reviews) --- ## 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 Sphere - Title: [What is the hardware architecture of Azure Sphere?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51033-what-is-the-hardware-architecture-of-azure-sphere) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Azure Sphere architecture. Working together, the Azure Sphere hardware, software, and Security Service enable unique, integrated approaches to device..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-iot-device-defender-vs-azure-sphere)