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Losant vs Arduino Cloud

Losant logo

Losant

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Losant no pricing is published at any tier, and the pricing page is a survey form rather than a rate card; Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Data Visualization, Arduino Cloud covers Cloud Storage.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Losant and Arduino Cloud differ
AttributeLosantArduino Cloud
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard
Founded20142005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Losant

  • Data Visualization
  • Workflow Engine
  • Dashboard builder
  • Alert system
  • Data export
  • Device integration support

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Integration services
  • Arduino devices support

Both cover

  • Device Connectivity
  • REST API
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud support
  • Mobile app support
  • Web dashboard support

What people use each for

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

Losant

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

Arduino Cloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Losant

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

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

Choose Arduino Cloud if

  • You need cloud storage.
  • 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 Losant or Arduino Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant 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, Losant or Arduino Cloud?
Losant starts at Free and Arduino Cloud at Free.
Does Losant or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
Can I use Losant for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Losant best used for?
Losant is most often used for building iot applications with device management and visual workflows, collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipment. Of those, building iot applications with device management and visual workflows and collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipment are not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
Losant covers Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, Dashboard builder, Alert system. Arduino Cloud covers Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security, Arduino IDE. Both handle Device Connectivity, REST API, Mobile app, Cloud support.
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