Compare Trout & Claroty xDome
Claroty xDome is a powerful OT monitoring platform. But monitoring tells you what's happening. It doesn't stop it. Access Gate adds what Claroty doesn't have: segmentation, proxy-based access control, and zero-trust enforcement. One appliance or VM, fully on-premise.
Monitoring alone leaves a gap
Claroty gives you deep visibility into your OT environment. It's one of the best monitoring platforms on the market. But when an unauthorized session starts, or a compromised device moves laterally, alerting isn't enough. You need enforcement: segmentation that isolates, proxies that gate access, and policies that block. That's a different product category, and it's where Access Gate fits.
Enforce at the network level
Access Gate combines asset discovery with active enforcement. Overlay-based segmentation isolates zones. A proxy layer enforces identity-verified, per-session access control for every connection. Fully on-premise, single appliance or VM, deployed in hours.
Monitor, detect, alert
Claroty xDome delivers deep OT asset profiling, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. It builds a comprehensive picture of your environment and alerts on anomalies. For enforcement (segmentation, access control), it integrates with third-party firewalls and NAC through its cloud platform.
| Feature | Access Gate | Claroty xDome |
|---|---|---|
| Asset discovery | ||
| OT protocol inspection | ||
| Network segmentation | Built-in, overlay-based | Requires separate firewall |
| Zero-trust access control | Per-session proxy enforcement | Not a core function |
| Proxy-based protection | Identity-verified, protocol-level | |
| Secure remote access | ||
| MFA for legacy OT devices | Not supported natively | |
| Threat detection & alerting | Anomaly-based | Deep threat intelligence |
| Compliance reporting | ||
| Cloud dependency | Fully on-premise | Cloud platform required |
| Deployment complexity | Single appliance, hours | Sensors + cloud + firewall integrations |
| Agent required |
Protection, not just alerting
Claroty is built to see threats and alert you. Access Gate is built to stop them. Proxy-based access control and overlay segmentation enforce policy at the network level. You get protection, not a notification.
Lighter deployment, same network coverage
Claroty typically requires sensors, a cloud platform, and integration with your existing firewalls for enforcement. Access Gate is a single on-premise appliance or VM. Plug it in, and you have segmentation, access control, and visibility running in hours.
Complements Claroty if you already have it
If you already run Claroty for deep visibility and threat intelligence, Access Gate fills the enforcement gap. You keep Claroty for what it does best (monitoring and alerting) and add Access Gate for what it doesn't do (segmentation and access control).
Access Gate vs Claroty xDome FAQ
Single appliance or VM for visibility, segmentation, and access control. No cloud, no sensors, no firewall integration project.
When you need to enforce, not just monitor. If your goal is to segment OT networks, control who accesses what, and enforce zero-trust policies from a single on-premise appliance or VM, Access Gate is the right tool. Claroty tells you what happened. Access Gate prevents it from happening.
Claroty is excellent at what it does: deep OT visibility, asset profiling, and threat detection. But it's a monitoring platform, not an enforcement tool. Segmentation and access control still require separate products (firewalls, NAC). Access Gate bundles visibility and enforcement into one appliance or VM at a fraction of the cost.
Yes, and many environments benefit from it. Use Claroty for its deep asset intelligence and threat analytics. Use Access Gate for the enforcement layer: segmentation, proxy-based access control, and secure remote access. They solve different problems.
Access Gate deploys in hours as a single on-premise appliance or VM. No cloud setup, no sensor placement, no firewall integration projects. Claroty deployments typically involve sensor rollout, cloud platform configuration, and integration with third-party enforcement tools, which can take weeks to months.
Access Gate is an all-inclusive annual subscription: hardware, software, updates, and support. No per-module licensing, no separate enforcement add-ons. Claroty pricing typically scales with module count, site count, and cloud platform tiers, and you still need to budget for the enforcement infrastructure it doesn't include.