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Losant vs Arlo

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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arlo logo

Arlo

Software

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Losant has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Arlo without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, Arlo covers Wire-Free.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and Arlo actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and Arlo differ
AttributeLosantArlo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationIOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays
Founded20142018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Losant

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

Only in Arlo

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

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 Arlo
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Arlo

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Losant

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

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Arlo if

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

Questions people ask

Is Losant or Arlo better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and Arlo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Losant or Arlo?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for Arlo.
Does Losant or Arlo run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
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 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 Arlo is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that Arlo cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision.
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