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Armis vs Forescout Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Armis
Ranking in IoT Security
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (1st), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (8th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (1st)
Forescout Platform
Ranking in IoT Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Network Access Control (NAC) (4th), Endpoint Compliance (3rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Armis is 17.1%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forescout Platform is 11.1%, down from 16.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Armis17.1%
Forescout Platform11.1%
Other71.8%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

SaketShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive asset visibility and OT operations support enhance risk mitigation
I use Armis for asset discovery and vulnerability assessments of the OT network Armis is easy to use. Very few software solutions have OT capabilities that do not impact OT operations. Its asset visibility is good as well. This comprehensive feature set is crucial for our operations.…
Odai Halawani - PeerSpot reviewer
It's an easy and effective solution, especially for device profiling without agents
Forescout Platform's most valuable aspect is its excellent device profiling for devices without agents, which is crucial for our work due to challenges with agent-based devices. Its isolation and blocking actions are particularly effective for network security. The device compliance feature helps us ensure device compliance through immediate actions like updating antivirus software. We have already integrated Forescout with antivirus and vulnerability assessment tools, allowing it to monitor vulnerability scores and automatically isolate devices if critical vulnerabilities are detected.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It determines which assets and devices are at risk, alerts you if there's a risk, and categorizes all assets, including personal computers, mobile phones, servers, televisions, cars, and video game consoles."
"The tool is user-friendly and helps to detect vulnerabilities."
"The solution’s vulnerability monitoring system is very good."
"The technology is good."
"The initial setup and deployment were simple."
"Armis is very easy to implement due to its agentless design and offers a granular level of visibility for all assets in the network."
"Armis saves time by automating asset inventory management, allowing enterprises to quickly strategize by understanding their assets and exposures."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is asset tracking."
"The most valuable features of the Forescout Platform are NAC for sharing, Network Access Control, and port sharing of the devices."
"I can integrate Forescout with products from multiple vendors in my environment, and also, the integration is searchable. It can be used with 802.1X and non-802.1X to integrate with my existing network. I don't need to upgrade any existing networks in my system, and I don't need to replace existing devices to integrate with Forescout. I find value in not having to spend money upgrading existing devices and networks."
"The interface is easy to use."
"Ease of deployment There's a great support team that becomes actively engaged whenever we encounter issues. Their technical support is amazing. Good documentation is available. The product is stable. The solution is highly scalable. I recommend using the solution because it gives verified control over the environment. It has a great visibility feature."
"The product is very easy to work with and easy to deploy."
"The initial setup is easy, taking no more than two or three weeks."
"We use the Forescout Platform for device visibility and control in our network. It's very helpful for tracking malicious or unusual activity. We use it to track which ports are open, which machines are running specific services, and to identify vulnerabilities. For example, there was a vulnerability related to SMB, and we could use the product to determine which machines inside our organization were allowing SMB traffic."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of deployment, which does not require the use of an agent."
 

Cons

"There isn't anything specific that needs improvement."
"The solution's vulnerability testing could be improved."
"We have faced issues with the tool's stability."
"We face issues during implementation."
"We face difficulties in integrating the product with ticketing tools like ServiceNow."
"There are occasional issues with some built-in integrations that require troubleshooting, particularly with DHCP integration. Developing additional integrations would be beneficial."
"The vulnerability assessment for Windows is not that great. It misses out on a lot of vulnerabilities."
"Armis doesn't have a back intel feature."
"The licensing costs are quite high. With the amount of hardware we have, we need too many licenses to make the product effective and it's ultimately just too costly."
"Initially, the implementation of the Forescout Platform took some time to figure out. The reason is we are a manufacturing unit and we have certain silos that are insulated areas where certain systems will not connect to the internet or to the LAN. Since there are many parts of it, we have to have an inclusive view of all those systems. It took a while for us to initially implement, but after a few months, everything worked well."
"The solution needs more definitive pricing. The costs are hard to nail down."
"Better integration with third-party vendors is needed because as it is now, the list of third-party solutions that we can integrate and automate is quite limited."
"Forescout Platform isn't flexible with connections to devices like printers and forces you to re-enter details like the MAC address after any breakdowns."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"Forescout Platform could improve the vulnerability management as well as the control on the endpoint, which needs to be connected to my network."
"The installation is not secure because it takes high admin privileges."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheap."
"Licenses are perpetual but can come with renewable support."
"The pricing structure should be enhanced."
"Forescout Platform is too expensive, so the price should be reduced."
"The cost of licensing for this product is quite high, but this cost covers all the features of the solution so it is a single payment for the term that has been selected."
"The price of the Forescout Platform is expensive. I purchased it for approximately 94 lakhs."
"Forescout's pricing is noted for its attractiveness, with potential discounts depending on partnership levels."
"Devices with multiple IP's count multiple times against your license count."
"The price of Forescout is reasonable when compared to Cisco ISE."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise43
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Armis?
Armis is a straightforward and user-friendly solution.
What needs improvement with Armis?
The vulnerability assessment for Windows is not that great. It misses out on a lot of vulnerabilities. Additionally, the filtration process in Armis is not that great.
What is your primary use case for Armis?
I use Armis ( /products/armis-reviews ) for asset discovery and vulnerability assessments of the OT network.
What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?
Forescout is a very powerful NAC product that does not rely on port level configuration. It can detect and block unauthorized devices very quickly. But it has a lot of capabilities and really would...
What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?
I would rate the Forescout Device and Visibility Control Platform at a six out of ten.
What advice do you have for others considering Forescout Platform?
I recommend doing a compression demo. If people use it, they will buy it. So they have to see the product in place. That's the main recommendation is to do a proof of concept. If they do, they will...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, IDT Corporation, Gett
NHS Sussex, SAP, SEGA, Vistaprint, Miami Children's Hospital, Pioneer Investments, New York Law School, OmnicomGroup, Meritrust
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