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Dragos Platform vs NetPol

Both stand on ot and ics security monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dragos Platform

Paid Self-hostedWeb

Dragos Platform combines asset visibility, OT-focused detection, risk prioritization, and incident response for critical infrastructure. Buyers should note that pricing requires a request and audit rights over Dragos IT systems are not provided.

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NetPol

Free trial LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Choose NetPol if your industrial network needs switch monitoring, alarm management, and self-hosted operation. Lite covers up to 25 switches, while topology mapping and configuration backup are included in Medium. Look elsewhere if you need the Windows version to display a topology map.

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The facts

Dragos PlatformNetPol
Free planNot publishedA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onSelf-hosted, WebLinux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestEnterprise Dashboard: A$200 a month
Plans published14
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedragos.comnetpol.io
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Dragos Platform: what it does well

  • Inventories assets across OT, IT, IoT, and IIoT.
  • Supports active and passive monitoring.
  • Natively monitors more than 600 ICS protocols.
  • Incident response is stated to be SLA-backed within one hour.
  • Offers on-premises, hybrid, and Azure deployment options.

What to know first

  • Pricing is available only on request.
  • Dragos does not provide audit rights over its IT environment.
  • SOC 2 Type 2 report access is subject to stated conditions.

NetPol: what it does well

  • Maps device relationships and link states through CDP and LLDP discovery.
  • Shows switch CPU, memory, interface status, errors, and uptime.
  • Supports SSH backups, configuration diffs, and full restore.
  • Can operate locally without a cloud dependency.
  • Offers PDF reports with status, alerts, and recommendations.

What to know first

  • Lite is A$1,000 per node per month.
  • Lite is limited to 25 switches.
  • Windows version does not include a topology map.

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