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Losant vs Matter

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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Matter logo

Matter

Software

Unified smart home connectivity standard

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; Matter the Internet Archive's capture of the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Matter page on 1 January 2023 confirmed Matter itself is a free, open IP-based connectivity standard with no license fee to implement; manufacturers instead pay a separate certification fee to certify individual devices.
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, Matter covers Unified Standard.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and Matter actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and Matter differ
AttributeLosantMatter
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationMatter-enabled devices, All major hubs, Cloud, Local control
Founded20142021

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 Losant

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

Only in Matter

  • Unified Standard
  • Multi-Admin
  • Secure Communication
  • Interoperable
  • All major ecosystems
  • HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • Alexa

Both cover

  • Cloud 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 Matter
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Matter

Matter

  • Cross-ecosystem compatibilitynot Losant
  • Future-proof devicesnot Losant
  • Simplified setupnot Losant
  • Local controlnot 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

Matter

  • The Internet Archive's capture of the Connectivity Standards Alliance's Matter page on 1 January 2023 confirmed Matter itself is a free, open IP-based connectivity standard with no license fee to implement; manufacturers instead pay a separate certification fee to certify individual devices.

Pricing, plan by plan

Losant

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

Matter

Free
  • Open StandardFree
    • Unified connectivity
    • Cross-platform
    • Local control

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 Matter if

  • You need unified standard.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Matter-enabled devices, All major hubs, Cloud, Local control.
  • You also want multi-admin.
Matter review

Questions people ask

Is Losant or Matter better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and Matter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Losant or Matter?
Losant starts at Free and Matter at Free.
Does Losant or Matter run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Matter runs on Matter-enabled devices, All major hubs, Cloud, Local control.
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 Matter is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that Matter cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Matter covers Unified Standard, Multi-Admin, Secure Communication, Interoperable. Both handle Cloud support.
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