Head-to-head · OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software
Claroty CTD vs Claroty xDome
Claroty CTD leads on 0 checks, Claroty xDome on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreClaroty CTD · 8.9/10
Claroty CTD scores higher on our rubric for ot and ics security monitoring software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
On deployment, Claroty CTD gives you On_premises where Claroty xDome offers Cloud.
Claroty CTD is the better fit for on-premises OT security teams. Claroty xDome is the better fit for cloud-managed OT and CPS monitoring.
- Claroty CTD fits best
On-premises OT security teams
- Claroty xDome fits best
Cloud-managed OT and CPS monitoring
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Side by side
| Feature | Claroty CTD 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Claroty xDome 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software | #8 in OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software |
| Best for | On-premises OT security teams | Cloud-managed OT and CPS monitoring |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Support | Tickets | Email, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Claroty CTD 3/3 · Claroty xDome 3/3 | ||
| Passive monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| OT asset discovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| SIEM integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | On_premises | Cloud |
| Supported protocols | Modbus, DNP3, CIP, OPC UA, 450+ industrial protocols | Modbus |
| Asset limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Claroty Continuous Threat Detection (CTD) is an on-premises cybersecurity platform for industrial, government, and other operational technology environments. It is designed for OT security teams that need asset inventory, network… Read the review → |
Claroty xDome is a SaaS cybersecurity platform for industrial organizations and critical-infrastructure operators. It provides cloud-based visibility into OT and cyber-physical assets through passive traffic monitoring and additional… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Claroty CTD — where it wins
- Passive monitoring avoids generating additional OT network traffic.
- Combines passive, active, and AppDB asset discovery.
- Supports 450+ industrial protocols and SIEM integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Deployment is on-premises rather than cloud-based.
- Pricing requires contacting Claroty sales.
- Its broad feature set may exceed narrow monitoring needs.
Claroty xDome — where it wins
- Passive monitoring avoids interacting with OT assets
- Automated discovery and profiling maintain detailed asset inventories
- Integrates with SIEM, SOAR, CMDB, and operational tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact sales
- Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring another deployment model
- Its focus is centered on OT and CPS environments
- Claroty CTD8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad on-premises OT monitoring platform for asset visibility, detection, and exposure management.
Visit ClarotyFull verdict → - Claroty xDome8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud platform for passive OT monitoring, asset intelligence, and threat detection.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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