ThingsBoard
8.2#2 in iot device management platformsFrom $49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitThingsBoard vs Zoho IoT
What both publish
| Fact | ThingsBoard | Zoho IoT |
|---|---|---|
| API | REST, WebSocket, Entity Data Query, Alarm Query and MCP server APIs are documented, with an interactive Swagger interface and API-key authentication. | The REST API supports JSON requests and responses over HTTPS, and its daily call limits vary by plan. |
| Company history | ThingsBoard says it began in 2016 with two co-founders and established ThingsBoard Inc. in 2018. | Zoho’s company history says AdventNet was founded in New Jersey in 1996; a Zoho company document identifies Chennai, India as its headquarters. |
| Founded | 2016 | 1996 |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Pub/Sub, MQTT brokers, Kafka, OPC-UA and LoRaWAN network servers. | It integrates with Zoho apps and third-party applications, including out-of-the-box support for Zoho CRM. |
| Purpose | ThingsBoard is an IoT platform for device management, data collection, processing, and visualization. | Zoho IoT is a low-code IoT application enablement platform for building custom IoT solutions and mission-critical operations. |
ThingsBoard plans
- FreeFree
- Prototype$49 a month
- Pilot$149 a month
- Startup$399 a month
- Business$749 a month
- Free (On-premises)Free
Zoho IoT plans
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FlexPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
- StarterPriced on request
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 Zoho IoT if…
Zoho IoT may suit teams building custom IoT applications for industrial, energy, or smart-building operations. It supports a range of connectivity protocols and offers mobile device monitoring and remote commands.