ThingsBoard
8.2#2 in iot device management platformsFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ThingSpeak
6.2#17 in iot analytics softwareFree planFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | ThingsBoard | ThingSpeak |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 1984 |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Pub/Sub, MQTT brokers, Kafka, OPC-UA and LoRaWAN network servers. | Listed integrations include LoRaWAN, The Things Network, Senet, Libelium, Beckhoff, and Particle devices. |
| Purpose | ThingsBoard is an IoT platform for device management, data collection, processing, and visualization. | ThingSpeak is a cloud IoT analytics platform for aggregating, visualizing, and analyzing live data streams. |
ThingsBoard plans
- FreeFree
- Prototype$49 a month
- Pilot$149 a month
- Startup$399 a month
- Business$749 a month
- Free (On-premises)Free
ThingSpeak plans
- FreeFree
- Academic—
- Home—
- Standard—
- Student—
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.
Pick ThingSpeak if…
ThingSpeak suits people building IoT prototypes and proof-of-concept systems, as well as small- to medium-sized systems hosted in production. It is also relevant for academic research and teaching through its Academic license.