Compare Azure Sphere and Microsoft Defender for IoT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.3% 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)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure SphereMicrosoft Defender for IoT
Star Rating
(69)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.3% of reviews)
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
8.3
42
Ease of Use
7.7
15
8.3
45
Ease of Setup
7.6
7
8.1
28
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.4
28
Quality of Support
8.7
15
8.3
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
7
8.7
26
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
7.9
39
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
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 has no unique categories
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
13.4%
Computer Software
13.4%
Financial Services
9.0%
Computer & Network Security
9.0%
Automotive
4.5%
Other
50.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Sphere
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best part of Azure Sphere is that the security we get from it, and it is safe to install on Linux and it's a Microsoft product
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
The OS security updates. It is a hassle to keep updated
Microsoft Defender for IoT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Darshan V.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
It helps to identify gaps at security level
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohamed Hassan Fazil H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Since many corporate giants are already investing much in protecting their IT environment from security breaches and Azure Defender for IoT is already doing well in the industry. Right now it's quite early to find any negatives of this product.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best part of Azure Sphere is that the security we get from it, and it is safe to install on Linux and it's a Microsoft product
Darshan V.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
It helps to identify gaps at security level
Verified User in Internet
The OS security updates. It is a hassle to keep updated
Mohamed Hassan Fazil H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Since many corporate giants are already investing much in protecting their IT environment from security breaches and Azure Defender for IoT is already doing well in the industry. Right now it's quite early to find any negatives of this product.
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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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