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Compare Azure Sphere and Microsoft Defender for IoT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Sphere
Star Rating
(23)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure SphereMicrosoft Defender for IoT
Star Rating
(100)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Defender for IoTSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Azure Sphere excels in Vulnerability Assessment with a score of 9.1, indicating a robust capability to identify and mitigate potential security threats, while Microsoft Defender for IoT follows closely with a score of 8.6, suggesting it may not be as comprehensive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Sphere's Threat Protection feature is highly rated at 9.1, providing strong defense mechanisms against various cyber threats, whereas Microsoft Defender for IoT has a slightly higher score of 8.8, indicating effective but potentially less extensive protection.
- G2 users highlight that Azure Sphere's IoT Network Security capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.1, which suggests a strong focus on securing connected devices, while Microsoft Defender for IoT also performs well with a score of 8.7, but may not offer the same level of depth.
- Users on G2 report that Azure Sphere's OTA Updates feature, scoring 8.6, is efficient and user-friendly, ensuring devices are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches, while Microsoft Defender for IoT's score of 8.5 indicates it is effective but may lack some of the seamlessness found in Azure Sphere.
- Reviewers mention that the Dashboard experience in Azure Sphere, rated at 8.8, is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for users to navigate and manage their security settings, while Microsoft Defender for IoT's dashboard, with a score of 8.7, is also effective but may not be as streamlined.
- Users say that Azure Sphere's Performance is rated at 8.9, indicating a strong and reliable operation, while Microsoft Defender for IoT, with a score of 8.8, also performs well but may not match the efficiency reported by Azure Sphere users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Sphere
No pricing availableMicrosoft Defender for IoT
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Sphere
No trial information availableMicrosoft Defender for IoT
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
15
8.4
70
Ease of Use
7.7
15
8.4
74
Ease of Setup
7.6
7
8.1
51
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.2
35
Quality of Support
8.7
15
8.4
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
7
8.6
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
8.0
65
Features by Category
Connected Device Security
9.1
11
8.6
23
8.5
11
8.6
19
9.1
11
8.8
24
8.5
11
8.6
22
8.6
11
8.3
22
9.1
11
8.7
23
8.6
11
8.5
18
8.8
11
8.8
23
Platform
8.8
10
8.7
25
8.3
11
8.7
21
8.9
11
8.8
24
8.9
11
8.6
24
Systems Management - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Connected Device Security - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - OT Security Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Sphere and Microsoft Defender for IoT are categorized as IoT Security Solutions
Unique Categories
Azure Sphere has no unique categories
Microsoft Defender for IoT is categorized as OT Security Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Sphere
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for IoT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Computer Software
14.3%
Information Services
9.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.8%
Internet
4.8%
Other
38.1%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
12.2%
Financial Services
8.2%
Computer & Network Security
7.1%
Automotive
4.1%
Other
54.1%
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Discussions
What is the hardware architecture of Azure Sphere?
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Azure Sphere architecture. Working together, the Azure Sphere hardware, software, and Security Service enable unique, integrated approaches to device...Read more
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