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Arduino Cloud vs Centr

Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Centr logo

Centr

Fitness & Wellness

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention; Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • They diverge on capability: Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Centr covers Expert-led workouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arduino Cloud and Centr actually diverge.

Attributes where Arduino Cloud and Centr differ
AttributeArduino CloudCentr
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboardMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeFitness & Wellness
Founded20052019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Device Connectivity
  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Integration services

Only in Centr

  • Expert-led workouts
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness content
  • Progress tracking
  • Self-care routines
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arduino Cloud

  • Connecting Arduino boards to a cloud dashboardnot Centr
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot Centr
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot Centr
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot Centr
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot Centr

Centr

  • Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot Arduino Cloud
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot Arduino Cloud
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot Arduino Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arduino Cloud

  • The free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • Free accounts are limited to 25 compilations a day and 10 trigger notifications a day
  • The Maker plan at $72 a year lifts devices to 25 and retention to 3 months, still for a single user
  • Team pricing jumps to $1,000 a year
  • Two years of data retention and unlimited ingestion require Enterprise

Centr

  • Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
  • Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website

Pricing, plan by plan

Arduino Cloud

Free
  • MakerFree
    • 2 devices
    • Basic features
    • Cloud access
  • Maker Plus$7/month
    • Up to 10 devices
    • Advanced features
    • Better storage

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arduino Cloud if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Arduino Cloud review

Choose Centr if

  • You need expert-led workouts.
  • You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
  • You also want meal planning.
Centr review

Questions people ask

Is Arduino Cloud or Centr better?
Neither clearly leads. Arduino Cloud starts at Free and Centr at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arduino Cloud or Centr?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arduino Cloud and On request for Centr.
Does Arduino Cloud or Centr run on more platforms?
Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard. Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Yes. Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Centr starts at On request.
What is Arduino Cloud best used for?
Arduino Cloud is most often used for connecting arduino boards to a cloud dashboard, over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devices, logging sensor data and charting it over time, triggering notifications from device thresholds. Of those, connecting arduino boards to a cloud dashboard and over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devices are not what Centr is typically brought in for.
What can Arduino Cloud do that Centr cannot?
Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security. Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking.
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