# AWS IoT Device Defender, Google Cloud IoT Core vs IBM Watson IoT Platform Comparison

| | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 30 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at  $500.00 USD*  per instance per month | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS IoT Device Defender

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Cloud IoT Core

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### IBM Watson IoT Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: IoT Platform - Connection Service

Price: Starting at  $500.00 USD*  per instance per month

Description: Pre-integrated ready-to-run IoT solution to quickly get started. 
<br><br>
- 1,000 sensor type devices included<br>
- Technical support included<br>
- Minimum one month
<br><br>
*Price shown excludes any applicable taxes


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Analytics Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Device Defender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Stability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Metrics

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Device Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Device Defender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Device Recognition

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Provisioning

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Device Defender** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A |

####  Application Design

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

####  Application Control

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Device Defender** | 8.6/10 | 26 |
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Connected Device Security

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Lifecycle** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Protection** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Analysis** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Response** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IoT Network Security** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OTA Updates** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AWS IoT Device Defender (1):** [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions)

**Unique to Google Cloud IoT Core (4):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms), [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions)

**Unique to IBM Watson IoT Platform (3):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS IoT Device Defender | Google Cloud IoT Core | IBM Watson IoT Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.1% | 48.3% | 47.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 31.0% | 23.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.4% | 20.7% | 28.6% | 

### 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%

#### Google Cloud IoT Core

- **Computer Software:** 13.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3%
- **Education Management:** 10.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.9%
- **Entertainment:** 6.9%
- **Animation:** 3.4%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.4%
- **Banking:** 3.4%
- **Biotechnology:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 31.0%

#### IBM Watson IoT Platform

- **Computer Software:** 19.0%
- **Information Services:** 9.5%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.8%
- **Computer Hardware:** 4.8%
- **Construction:** 4.8%
- **Education Management:** 4.8%
- **Environmental Services:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 4.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 33.3%

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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)
- [Azure IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 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 (37 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Cloud IoT Core

- [Azure IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews)
- [Azure IoT Central](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [AWS IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-core/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [ThingSpeak](https://www.g2.com/products/thingspeak/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [ThingsBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/thingsboard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews)

### Alternatives to IBM Watson IoT Platform

- [Azure IoT Central](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews)
- [Azure IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [AWS IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-core/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [ThingSpeak](https://www.g2.com/products/thingspeak/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews)
- [TrendMiner](https://www.g2.com/products/trendminer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (179 reviews)
- [ThingWorx Industrial IOT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thingworx-industrial-iot-platform/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 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"

### Google Cloud IoT Core

No discussions available for this product.

### IBM Watson IoT Platform

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-google-cloud-iot-core-vs-ibm-watson-iot-platform)