OTDefend vs Claroty xDome

OOTDefend8.4Visit Claroty xDome8.3Visit

Higher score O OTDefend #7 in OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Contact OTDefend

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Claroty xDome #8 in OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Claroty

• OTDefend fits best

  Air-gapped OT environments

• Claroty xDome fits best

  Cloud-managed OT and CPS monitoring

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Side by side

Feature	OOTDefend 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Claroty xDome 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.3
Ranking	#7 in OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software	#8 in OT and ICS Security Monitoring Software
Best for	Air-gapped OT environments	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
Platforms	Windows	Web
Support	Email · 24/7	Email, Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	20 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OTDefend 3/3 · Claroty xDome 3/3
Passive monitoring	✓	✓
OT asset discovery	✓	✓
SIEM integration	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	On_premises	Cloud
Supported protocols	Modbus (TCP and RTU), S7comm, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, IEC-104, IEC 61850, PROFINET, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, CC-Link IE, OPC UA, BACnet, FINS, MELSEC, HART-IP	Modbus
Asset limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports passive deep-packet inspection and automatic OT asset profiling Maps industrial networks to topology and Purdue zones Connects with SIEM, EDR, firewall, ticketing and threat-intelligence tools	Passive monitoring avoids interacting with OT assets Automated discovery and profiling maintain detailed asset inventories Integrates with SIEM, SOAR, CMDB, and operational tools
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales or requesting a demo Windows is the listed platform Some hosts may require a Windows endpoint agent beyond network monitoring	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
Our verdict	OTDefend is an on-premises cybersecurity platform for operational technology and industrial control system environments. It is designed for industrial facilities and critical infrastructure operators across energy, manufacturing, water,… 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

• OTDefend — where it wins

  • Supports passive deep-packet inspection and automatic OT asset profiling
  • Maps industrial networks to topology and Purdue zones
  • Connects with SIEM, EDR, firewall, ticketing and threat-intelligence tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales or requesting a demo
  • Windows is the listed platform
  • Some hosts may require a Windows endpoint agent beyond network monitoring

• 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

• OOTDefend8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad on-premises OT security platform for air-gapped industrial environments.

  Contact OTDefendFull verdict →
• Claroty xDome8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud platform for passive OT monitoring, asset intelligence, and threat detection.

  Visit ClarotyFull verdict →