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Arduino Cloud vs Tonal

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Arduino Cloud

Software

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tonal logo

Tonal

Software

The world's smartest home gym

From
$59.95/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; Tonal requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • They diverge on capability: Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Tonal covers Digital weight system.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Arduino Cloud and Tonal differ
AttributeArduino CloudTonal
Starting priceFree$59.95/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboardProprietary hardware
Founded20052015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Tonal

  • Digital weight system
  • AI-powered training
  • Form feedback
  • Personalized programs
  • Strength assessment
  • 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 Tonal
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot Tonal
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot Tonal
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot Tonal
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot Tonal

Tonal

  • Home gym strength trainingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Personalized resistance trainingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Multi-user household fitnessnot 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

Tonal

  • Requires hardware purchase (Tonal 2 equipment) to use the service
  • Subscription requires minimum 12-month commitment when paired with equipment purchase

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

Tonal

$59.95/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Tonal 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 Tonal if

  • You need digital weight system.
  • You work on Proprietary hardware.
  • You also want ai-powered training.
Tonal review

Questions people ask

Is Arduino Cloud or Tonal better?
Neither clearly leads. Arduino Cloud starts at Free and Tonal at $59.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arduino Cloud or Tonal?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arduino Cloud and $59.95/month for Tonal.
Does Arduino Cloud or Tonal run on more platforms?
Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard. Tonal runs on Proprietary hardware.
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Yes. Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tonal starts at $59.95/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 Tonal is typically brought in for.
What can Arduino Cloud do that Tonal cannot?
Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security. Tonal covers Digital weight system, AI-powered training, Form feedback, Personalized programs.
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