EdgeX Foundry
5.3#5 in iot edge platformsAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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ThingsBoard
8.2#2 in iot device management platformsFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | EdgeX Foundry | ThingsBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Device connectivity | Device services connect sensors and devices, translate their data into a common EdgeX structure, and can translate commands back to device protocols. | The platform supports MQTT, Modbus, LoRaWAN, HTTP, OCPP, OPC-UA, CoAP, Sigfox, BACnet and S7 connectivity. |
| Intended users | The project describes user, developer, device service developer, and application service developer paths for getting started. | The maker describes the platform as covering IoT projects from initial device connectivity through visualization, server-side processing, and scaling. |
| Protocols | The documentation lists device services for protocols including MQTT, Modbus, BACnet, REST, ONVIF, OPC UA, BLE, and SNMP. | Native connectivity includes MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, LwM2M, and SNMP, with an IoT Gateway for protocols including Modbus, BACnet, CAN bus, BLE, and OPC-UA. |
EdgeX Foundry plans
No prices published.
ThingsBoard plans
- FreeFree
- Prototype$49 a month
- Pilot$149 a month
- Startup$399 a month
- Business$749 a month
- Free (On-premises)Free
Pick EdgeX Foundry if…
EdgeX suits organizations and developers connecting varied IoT devices to applications while keeping processing near those devices. It also fits users following its user, developer, device-service developer, or application-service developer paths.
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.