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Arduino Cloud vs Mirror

Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

Software

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mirror logo

Mirror

Software

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
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; Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • They diverge on capability: Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Mirror covers Live classes.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Arduino Cloud and Mirror differ
AttributeArduino CloudMirror
Starting priceFree$39/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboardStandalone hardware, iOS app
Founded20052016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Mirror

  • Live classes
  • On-demand library
  • Real-time form check
  • Personal training option
  • Heart rate display
  • Apple Watch
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitors
  • 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 Mirror
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot Mirror
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot Mirror
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot Mirror
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot Mirror

Mirror

  • Workout trackingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Nutrition managementnot Arduino Cloud
  • Health monitoringnot Arduino Cloud
  • Fitness coachingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Wellness improvementnot 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

Mirror

  • No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
  • Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition

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

Mirror

$39/month
  • Hardware$1495/one-time
    • Mirror screen
    • Installation option available
  • Subscription$39/month
    • 10,000+ classes
    • Live and on-demand
    • All class types
  • Personal Training$40/half-hour session
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Form correction

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 Mirror if

  • You need live classes.
  • You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
  • You also want on-demand library.
Mirror review

Questions people ask

Is Arduino Cloud or Mirror better?
Neither clearly leads. Arduino Cloud starts at Free and Mirror at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arduino Cloud or Mirror?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arduino Cloud and $39/month for Mirror.
Does Arduino Cloud or Mirror run on more platforms?
Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard. Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Yes. Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mirror starts at $39/month.
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 Mirror is typically brought in for.
What can Arduino Cloud do that Mirror cannot?
Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security. Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?

The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.

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Mirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?

Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.

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Mirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?

Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.

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Mirror: Who owns Mirror now?

Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.

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Mirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?

Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.

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