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Google Home vs ThingWorx

Google Home logo

Google Home

IoT & Smart Home

Google's smart home platform with Google Assistant

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ThingWorx logo

ThingWorx

IoT & Smart Home

Enterprise IoT platform by PTC for industrial and smart solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Home has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Home web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app; ThingWorx thingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC
  • They diverge on capability: Google Home covers Google Assistant, ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Home and ThingWorx actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Home and ThingWorx differ
AttributeGoogle HomeThingWorx
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, ChromeOSCloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing
Founded20161985

Identical on both: 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 Google Home

  • Google Assistant
  • Voice Control
  • Routines
  • Multi-Room Audio
  • 10,000+ devices
  • Nest products
  • Chromecast
  • Third-party apps

Only in ThingWorx

  • Rapid App Development
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Device Connectivity
  • Scalable
  • Industrial protocols
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Third-party systems

What people use each for

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

Google Home

  • Controlling and automating smart home devicesnot ThingWorx
  • Viewing Nest camera feedsnot ThingWorx
  • Creating automation routinesnot ThingWorx
  • Managing household device settingsnot ThingWorx
  • Voice control via Google Assistantnot ThingWorx

ThingWorx

  • Connecting industrial equipment and machines to an IIoT platformnot Google Home
  • Building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturingnot Google Home
  • Remote monitoring and service of connected productsnot Google Home

Where each one falls short

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

Google Home

  • Web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app
  • Battery-camera live streams on the web app auto-stop after 5 minutes
  • Requires compatible Google/Nest or third-party smart-home hardware - it is a control app, not a standalone product

ThingWorx

  • ThingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC
  • No pricing is published; the product page routes to Contact Us with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • The platform is sold as an industrial IIoT suite to enterprises rather than being self-serve

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Home

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Home review.

ThingWorx

On request
  • Professional$5000/month
    • App development
    • Analytics
    • Connectivity
  • Enterprise$25000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 24/7 support
    • Custom solutions

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Home if

  • You need google assistant.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS.
  • You also want voice control.
Google Home review

Choose ThingWorx if

  • You need rapid app development.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing.
  • You also want real-time analytics.
ThingWorx review

Questions people ask

Is Google Home or ThingWorx better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Home starts at Free and ThingWorx at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Home or ThingWorx?
Google Home has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Home and On request for ThingWorx.
Does Google Home or ThingWorx run on more platforms?
Google Home runs on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS. ThingWorx runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing.
Can I use Google Home for free?
Yes. Google Home has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ThingWorx starts at On request.
What is Google Home best used for?
Google Home is most often used for controlling and automating smart home devices, viewing nest camera feeds, creating automation routines, managing household device settings. Of those, controlling and automating smart home devices and viewing nest camera feeds are not what ThingWorx is typically brought in for.
What can Google Home do that ThingWorx cannot?
Google Home covers Google Assistant, Voice Control, Routines, Multi-Room Audio. ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, Real-Time Analytics, Device Connectivity, Scalable.
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