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Blynk vs Arduino Cloud

Blynk logo

Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

Software

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention; Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Blynk and Arduino Cloud differ
AttributeBlynkArduino Cloud
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard
Founded20122005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • WebHooks
  • Cloud platform
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Device Connectivity
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Integration services
  • Arduino devices support
  • Cloud support
  • Mobile app support

Both cover

  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • Mobile app

What people use each for

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

Blynk

  • Connecting IoT hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile appnot Arduino Cloud
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot Arduino Cloud
  • Automations triggered by device datanot Arduino Cloud
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot Arduino Cloud
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot Arduino Cloud

Arduino Cloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

Blynk

  • The free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention
  • Data retention is tiered all the way up, reaching 12 months only on Enterprise
  • Automations and webhooks are rationed, from 5 scenarios and 1 webhook on free to 100 or more on Production
  • Over-the-air update campaigns are capped by tier, at 2 shipments on free and Starter
  • Production plans run from $199 to $1,099 a month depending on device count

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 devices
    • Basic widgets
    • Cloud sync
  • Premium$5/month
    • Unlimited devices
    • Advanced widgets
    • Priority support

Arduino Cloud

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Blynk if

  • You need mobile app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device.
  • You also want no-code interface.
Blynk review

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 real-time sync.
Arduino Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or Arduino Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and Arduino Cloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or Arduino Cloud?
Blynk starts at Free and Arduino Cloud at Free.
Does Blynk or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Blynk best used for?
Blynk is most often used for connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app, over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices, automations triggered by device data, white-label device apps for a hardware product. Of those, connecting iot hardware to a hosted dashboard and mobile app and over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devices are not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, WebHooks. Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Real-Time Sync, Security, Arduino IDE. Both handle Cloud Storage, REST API, Mobile app.
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