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Blynk vs Nest

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Blynk

Software

IoT cloud platform with mobile app builder for connected devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nest logo

Nest

Software

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blynk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blynk the free tier covers 5 devices, 1 user, 100,000 messages and one week of data retention; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blynk and Nest actually diverge.

Attributes where Blynk and Nest differ
AttributeBlynkNest
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Any IoT deviceHardware, Mobile, Web
Founded20122010

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 Blynk

  • Mobile App Builder
  • No-Code Interface
  • Real-Time Control
  • Cloud Storage
  • REST API
  • WebHooks
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud platform

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Home
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest

Both cover

  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

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 Nest
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to fleets of devicesnot Nest
  • Automations triggered by device datanot Nest
  • White-label device apps for a hardware productnot Nest
  • Prototyping connected devices before committing to infrastructurenot Nest

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot Blynk
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot Blynk
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot 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

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

Pricing, plan by plan

Blynk

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

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest review.

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 Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is Blynk or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. Blynk starts at Free and Nest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blynk or Nest?
Blynk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blynk and On request for Nest.
Does Blynk or Nest run on more platforms?
Blynk runs on IOS, Android, Web, Any IoT device. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
Can I use Blynk for free?
Yes. Blynk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nest starts at On request.
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 Nest is typically brought in for.
What can Blynk do that Nest cannot?
Blynk covers Mobile App Builder, No-Code Interface, Real-Time Control, Cloud Storage. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.
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