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Arlo vs Losant

Arlo logo

Arlo

IoT & Smart Home

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Losant logo

Losant

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Losant has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arlo without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history; Losant no pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • They diverge on capability: Arlo covers Wire-Free, Losant covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arlo and Losant actually diverge.

Attributes where Arlo and Losant differ
AttributeArloLosant
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Smart DisplaysCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration
Founded20182014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (IoT & Smart Home).

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 Arlo

  • Wire-Free
  • 4K Video
  • AI Detection
  • Color Night Vision
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in Losant

  • Device Connectivity
  • Data Visualization
  • Workflow Engine
  • REST API
  • Mobile app
  • Dashboard builder
  • Alert system
  • Data export

What people use each for

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

Arlo

  • Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot Losant
  • Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot Losant
  • Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot Losant

Losant

  • Building IoT applications with device management and visual workflowsnot Arlo
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Arlo

Where each one falls short

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

Arlo

  • Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
  • Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
  • 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
  • 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
  • Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
  • Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends

Losant

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card
  • Device counts, data retention and payload allowances are all quoted rather than listed

Pricing, plan by plan

Arlo

On request
  • Arlo Secure$2.99/month
    • 30-day cloud
    • AI detection
    • 1 camera
  • Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • 24/7 recording
    • E911

Losant

Free
  • SandboxFree
    • Limited devices
    • Basic features
    • Community support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced analytics
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose Arlo if

  • You need wire-free.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
  • You also want 4k video.
Arlo review

Choose Losant if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
  • You also want data visualization.
Losant review

Questions people ask

Is Arlo or Losant better?
Neither clearly leads. Arlo starts at On request and Losant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arlo or Losant?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arlo and Free for Losant.
Does Arlo or Losant run on more platforms?
Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays. Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arlo starts at On request.
What is Arlo best used for?
Arlo is most often used for wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras, cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection, professionally monitored home security through the arlo app. Of those, wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras and cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection are not what Losant is typically brought in for.
What can Arlo do that Losant cannot?
Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API.
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