OpenRemote
7.9#5 in iot analytics softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ThingsBoard
8.2#2 in iot device management platformsFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | OpenRemote | ThingsBoard |
|---|---|---|
| API | OpenRemote provides HTTP REST, WebSocket, and MQTT manager APIs, with OpenAPI references for the HTTP interface. | REST, WebSocket, Entity Data Query, Alarm Query and MCP server APIs are documented, with an interactive Swagger interface and API-key authentication. |
| Deployment | OpenRemote describes itself as container-first and provides a Docker Compose setup for deploying the manager, database, identity service, and map server. | ThingsBoard offers cloud, dedicated Private Cloud, and on-premises deployments, including fully offline self-managed installations. |
| Documentation | Documentation includes user guides, deployment material, developer guides, REST API references, JavaDoc links, configuration guidance, and protocol-agent instructions. | Documentation covers connectivity guides, APIs and SDKs, dashboards, widgets, rule nodes, integrations, OTA, alarms, mobile and custom extensions. |
| Edge operation | Edge gateways and gateway tunneling support deployments close to devices and remote sites. | ThingsBoard Edge runs platform functions locally, stores telemetry and continues dashboards and alarms during connectivity loss before synchronizing. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
| Intended users | The platform is designed for professional integrators and its stated audiences include manufacturers, system integrators, and governments. | The maker describes the platform as covering IoT projects from initial device connectivity through visualization, server-side processing, and scaling. |
| Licence | The core repository is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3, with third-party components under their own licences. | Version 4.4 and later use Business Source License 1.1 and are source-available rather than OSI open source; releases before 4.4 remain Apache 2.0. |
| Protocols | Built-in protocol agent support includes HTTP, SNMP, ModBus, MQTT, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, Serial, TCP, UDP, KNX, Velbus, and openWeather. | Native connectivity includes MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, LwM2M, and SNMP, with an IoT Gateway for protocols including Modbus, BACnet, CAN bus, BLE, and OPC-UA. |
| Rating on G2 | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 0 reviews / no rating shown |
OpenRemote plans
- Support VoucherPriced on request
- Managed ServicePriced on request
- Professional CommunityFree
ThingsBoard plans
- FreeFree
- Prototype$49 a month
- Pilot$149 a month
- Startup$399 a month
- Business$749 a month
- Free (On-premises)Free
Pick OpenRemote if…
OpenRemote suits professional integrators and organizations such as manufacturers, system integrators, and governments that need to manage connected assets and automate IoT workflows. It may also fit teams seeking a self-hosted platform with protocol integrations and APIs.
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.