Best IoT Device Management Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: ThingsBoard is ranked #1 of 19 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Datacake and Ubidots. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Datacake. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kaa IoT Platform at $9.99/mo.
Managing connected devices involves comparing both the controls available and the technical terms each platform lists. Check device provisioning, firmware updates, and remote commands alongside supported protocols to assess the device-management capabilities shown. Deployment options and device limits provide more context for your environment, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help compare costs. ThingsBoard, Datacake, and Ubidots lead the ranking, with Arduino IDE and Losant Enterprise IoT Platform among the following entries. Consider the protocols and device actions your setup requires, then use the listed limits and deployment choices to narrow the options.
19 IoT device management platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 ThingsBoard Top pick · 7.7 Free plan · $39/mo
#2 Datacake Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · €25/mo
#3 Ubidots Also great · 7.0 Free plan · $99/mo- Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 49 /mo
- Device limit
- 50 devices
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$39/mofirst paid tier About ThingsBoardVisit site - Free plan AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device limit
- 25 devices
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€25/mofirst paid tier About DatacakeVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 99 /mo
- Device limit
- 50 devices
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$99/mofirst paid tier About UbidotsVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 250 /mo
- Device limit
- 1,000 devices
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$250/mofirst paid tier About Losant Enterprise IoT PlatformVisit site - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.99 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$9.99/mofirst paid tier About Kaa IoT PlatformVisit site - Free plan LinuxWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 34 /mo
- Device limit
- 50 devices
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$34/mofirst paid tier About MenderVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Device limit
- 100 devices
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Device limit
- 500 devices
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€215/mofirst paid tier About Cumulocity IoTVisit site - Web
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Device provisioning
- Yes
- Firmware updates
- Yes
- Remote commands
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which IoT device management platform is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
ThingsBoard is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 7.7. Datacake is second and Ubidots third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 19 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kaa IoT Platform has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.