Mender
6.3#3 in iot edge platformsFrom $34 a monthFree planWebLinux
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ThingsBoard
8.2#2 in iot device management platformsFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Mender | ThingsBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2016 |
Mender plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$34 a month
- Professional$291 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 Mender if…
Mender suits teams managing software updates across connected Linux-based devices, including fleets using Debian, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, Yocto Project, or Zephyr OS. It can serve organizations that want hosted or on-premise deployment and need device limits that scale from 50 to 250 devices on stated paid tiers.
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.