Cumulocity IoT
6.3#16 in iot analytics softwareFrom €215 a yearWebAPISelf-hosted
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ThingsBoard
8.2#2 in iot device management platformsFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Cumulocity IoT | ThingsBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cumulocity supports cloud SaaS and on-premises Cumulocity Edge deployments, including operation in air-gapped networks. | ThingsBoard offers cloud, dedicated Private Cloud, and on-premises deployments, including fully offline self-managed installations. |
| Device connectivity | Devices can connect through HTTP REST and MQTT interfaces, native LWM2M support, LoRa Network Server integration, and certified gateways. | The platform supports MQTT, Modbus, LoRaWAN, HTTP, OCPP, OPC-UA, CoAP, Sigfox, BACnet and S7 connectivity. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
| Integrations | Cumulocity lists Microsoft, AWS, Google, and SAP among its featured partners. | Documented integrations include AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Pub/Sub, MQTT brokers, Kafka, OPC-UA and LoRaWAN network servers. |
| Intended users | The platform documentation describes its audience as IoT architects, automation engineers, industrial engineers, and developers. | The maker describes the platform as covering IoT projects from initial device connectivity through visualization, server-side processing, and scaling. |
| Purpose | Cumulocity is an IoT platform for connecting and managing equipment, contextualizing data, building applications, and supporting operational decisions. | ThingsBoard is an IoT platform for device management, data collection, processing, and visualization. |
Cumulocity IoT plans
- BusinessPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Starter€215 a year
- Air-GappedPriced on request
- ConnectedPriced on request
ThingsBoard plans
- FreeFree
- Prototype$49 a month
- Pilot$149 a month
- Startup$399 a month
- Business$749 a month
- Free (On-premises)Free
Pick Cumulocity IoT if…
Cumulocity IoT is intended for IoT architects, automation and industrial engineers, and developers. It may suit teams that need device management, analytics, or cloud and on-premises deployment options.
Pick ThingsBoard if…
ThingsBoard suits IoT projects that need device connectivity, data processing, and visualization, with cloud and self-managed deployment options. Its plan limits are relevant for teams choosing a cloud subscription.