Forescout Platform vs Nozomi Networks comparison

Forescout and Nozomi are both solutions in the IoT Security category. Forescout is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while Nozomi is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. Forescout holds a 8.6% mindshare in IS, compared to Nozomi’s 15.4% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Forescout users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nozomi users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Forescout Platform and Nozomi Networks are network security solutions designed to provide visibility and control. While Forescout excels with its integration flexibility and agentless capabilities, Nozomi Networks is recognized for its robust security features and ease in managing OT assets.

Features: Forescout Platform offers comprehensive endpoint visibility and control, dynamic policy enforcement, and a wide integration spectrum. It excels in managing both 802.1x and non-802.1x network access control and is flexible enough for centralized or decentralized deployments. In contrast, Nozomi Networks stands out for advanced network visualization and asset management, essential for OT environments.

Room for Improvement: Forescout is critiqued for its user interface, management of dual-homed devices, false positives, and high pricing. Improvements are needed in third-party integration and reporting features. Nozomi Networks could enhance its pricing strategy and provide more configuration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Forescout Platform provides on-premises and hybrid cloud deployment options but can be complex. Nozomi Networks offers simpler deployment. Both have mixed reviews on customer service, with Forescout's support noted as sometimes slow, while Nozomi Networks is seen as more responsive.

Pricing and ROI: Forescout’s pricing is perceived as high due to endpoint licensing and integration costs, but ROI is positive when considering security effectiveness. Nozomi Networks is viewed as reasonably priced, with its ROI aligning with its feature set.

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Categories and Ranking

Forescout Platform

Ranking in IoT Security

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Access Control (NAC) (5th), Endpoint Compliance (3rd), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (18th)

Nozomi Networks

Ranking in IoT Security

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Operational Technology (OT) Security (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Forescout Platform is 8.6%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nozomi Networks is 15.4%, down from 31.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IoT Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nozomi Networks	15.4%
Forescout Platform	8.6%
Other	76.0%

IoT Security

Featured Reviews

AshishKumar Rai

Security Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Comprehensive visibility has strengthened endpoint control and automated threat response across networks

When it comes to improving Forescout Platform, I have faced some issues recently, particularly with the switch integration part. When integrating a switch, it asks for the vendor type, and often it does not match. For example, one series of HP switches may not be found in that vendor list. This leads to frustration because you have to check again with different HP models, and once you integrate a switch, you cannot edit the vendor list without removing it. Other issues are being worked on, particularly related to switch integration. I believe they will be fixed in the next upgrade or patch fix. There are no major issues, but the configuration changes needed for the switch model are necessary, and I think it would help if during integration, an admin user could check the password or credential used, as they currently cannot see the password after it is entered and saved.

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reviewer2803332

Country Sales Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Critical networks have gained real-time visibility and detect threats with intelligent monitoring

I would like to see improvements in Nozomi Networks, probably more AI-based integration and better native integration with SOC and SOAR platforms. I would like to see specific features included in the next releases of Nozomi Networks, such as improvements in threat intelligence. They have competition from Dragos, which I believe is better in threat intelligence. I do not have much of an answer about the key differences of Nozomi Networks in comparison to other cyber defense solutions because I only work with Nozomi Networks. However, I heard from the market that they might lack in threat intelligence compared to Dragos. Other than that, I see Nozomi Networks as the best platform for customers, easy to manage, deploy, and operate. The cons might be that they lack some threat intelligence features that Dragos offers.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We really like that we get full visibility of devices in the local network."

"Forescout CounterACT has allowed us to better open our access and control wireless access globally from our HQ. This allows us to monitor the network access for every office globally. This has improved overall security, reducing risk and opening up the opportunity to provide greater end user flexibility."

"The most valuable feature for us is the real-time alerting of newly connected devices, whether they are approved or unapproved devices on our network."

"Forescout Platform has many features, and my favorite feature is that it has multiple methods to identify or discover the endpoints in your network, rather than focusing on only one technique or one method to identify the endpoints."

"Automated policy enforcement is particularly valuable as it significantly reduces the need for manual intervention, thus enhancing efficiency and security."

"The 802.1X compliance authentication feature of this solution is very good."

"The user management has been very easy for the most part."

"The platform enables automated policy enforcement, allowing us to simulate and test policies before enforcement, streamlining our security operations."

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"The network visualization feature of Nozomi impacts security operations positively."

"Provides security for our operational technology environment for OT and IoT."

"The tool's visibility is good. We can see the traffic flow."

"The feature I like best is its stability."

"Nozomi Networks has the best AI-based detection and intrusion detection solution, as it is very robust, easy to deploy, and easy to use with a very user-friendly GUI and good support in terms of product and after-sales support."

"Nozomi Networks is an easy-to-use and powerful tool."

"The most valuable features of Nozomi Networks are the visibility of OT protocols and the versatility in finding the details of the assets feeding the tool."

"It has impacted security operations in a better way."

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Cons

"JAVA memory management - leaving the app running for multiple days requires relaunch."

"We experienced some detection issues when checking compliance for the Sophos agent."

"Forescout Platform needs to improve how the device works in preventing rogue servers."

"The initial setup was complex."

"When adding what is in scope to a policy, it would be nice if you could select multiple policies instead of one policy at a time to add what is in the scope for network segmentation. I have found that during the install and configuration of the policies that if you want to modify multiple policies or enable multiple policies that you need to define what is in the scope (IP range or segments) one rule at a time. This caused some slow downs when implementing policies."

"The reporting feature needs improvement."

"It's scalable, but not without a big investment. It doesn't do so well at the branch. At the home office, it does okay and not so well at the branch."

"It needs enhanced mobile support, but I have heard that this is coming."

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"Creating custom queries is time-consuming."

"Nozomi Networks should improve its pricing."

"We have faced downtimes, crashes, or performance issues with certain implementations."

"I believe there is room for improvement regarding on-premises AI."

"Proof of concept could be improved. It could be more tangible to the customer and the end users to have a video presentation or something like that."

"I would like more customizable options for configurations."

"Nozomi Networks currently offers add-ons, such as ARP agents, that can be installed on machines to expand the information we receive from sensors. However, these are part of a licensing structure, which can be costly."

"The solution should include an integration library."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Forescout Platform is on the expensive side."

"The tool's pricing is expensive but reasonable."

"You can have a flexible license depending on your environment."

"Licenses are perpetual but can come with renewable support."

"The solution’s pricing is fine."

"The product's pricing is reasonable."

"They base the license on the number of devices, which is quite misleading."

"We went with the virtual appliance option. The biggest cost to running these types of appliances would be to either have multiple virtual appliances at every data center or running Remote SPAN hardware to provide you the real-time network visibility."

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"I have not seen any competition in terms of pricing, and it is quite reasonable."

"The solution's pricing is good and cheaper than that of Claroty."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

14%

Energy/Utilities Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	44

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

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...

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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.

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nozomi Networks?

Nozomi Networks is priced moderately. Its cost is not too expensive, but it is not low either.

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What needs improvement with Nozomi Networks?

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What is your primary use case for Nozomi Networks?

We use Nozomi Networks as an intrusion detection system for OT deployments, automation systems, and IoT systems such as medical equipment to protect medical systems and smart meters. We detect any ...

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Also Known As

Forescout Platform, CounterACT for Endpoint Compliance, ForeScout CounterACT

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Overview

Forescout Platform provides today’s busy enterprise organizations with policy and protocol management, workflow coordination, streamlining, and complete device and infrastructure visibility to improve overall network security. The solution also provides concise real-time intelligence of all devices and users on the network. Policy and protocols are delineated using gathered intelligence to facilitate the appropriate levels of remediation, compliance, network access, and all service operations. Forescout Platform is very flexible, integrates well with most of today’s leading network security products, and is a very cost-effective solution.

Forescout Platform Features

Real-time complete visibility: With Forescout eyeSight, each and every device is classified when any attempt to access your network has been made. This includes - but is not limited to - desktops, laptops, android devices, virtual machines, switches, VoIP phones, USB memory sticks, webcams, IoT devices, and more.
Policy-based and manual controls: In today’s busy robust environment, networks are continually changing; there are different types and amounts of devices connected, various software applications, network compliance requirements, and the constant potential for risk make managing an IT network a very daunting challenge. The Forescout Console is used to simplify the administration and management of important alerts, remediation, and access controls to keep the network secure.
Intuitive real-time dashboards: Forescout Dashboards, a component of Forescout WebClient, is a comprehensive web-based intelligence center that gives full visibility and real-time insight of the complete network using both out-of-the-box and user-created widgets. The dashboards are very intuitive and deliver robust, easy-to-understand information about device visibility, compliance, health monitoring, and more.
Advanced reporting capabilities: The Forescout Reports Plugin will generate numerous valuable reports indicating real-time and overall status information about endpoint compliance, device details, networks guests, protocols, and more. The reports help to ensure IT administrators, executives, security teams, and other important shareholders stay well-informed about all network activity at all times.
Comprehensive third-party overview: Forescout eyeExtend facilitates seamless information sharing with third-party vendors, networks, and IT management solutions supporting improved automated workflows, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall security.

Real User Reviews

An important main feature of Forescout is the visibility the solution offers.

One reviewer who is a Consultant at a tech services company, says, "Within three or four days, you can have complete visibility of your infrastructure on the network. Compared to other solutions, the deployment of the solution is easier and we can close the project quickly."

Users also appreciate that the user interface is clear and easy to understand.

An Instructor at a tech services company, shares, "The most valuable feature of the Forescout Platform is the large capacity it can handle. Additionally, the interface of the platform is good."

Forescout

Nozomi Networks enhances ICS and OT cybersecurity through threat detection, monitoring, and comprehensive asset management. Users value its real-time anomaly detection, advanced threat detection via machine learning, and intuitive interface, which streamline workflows and boost efficiency, ensuring compliance and robust network security.

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Sample Customers

NHS Sussex, SAP, SEGA, Vistaprint, Miami Children's Hospital, Pioneer Investments, New York Law School, OmnicomGroup, Meritrust

Enel, FireEye, GlaxoSmithKline, VEC, TAGSEC Group

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