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Losant vs Nest

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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

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 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; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and Nest actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and Nest differ
AttributeLosantNest
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationHardware, Mobile, Web
Founded20142010

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 Losant

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

Only in Nest

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

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 Nest
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Nest

Nest

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

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

Losant

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

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest review.

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 Nest if

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

Questions people ask

Is Losant or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant 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, Losant or Nest?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for Nest.
Does Losant or Nest run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nest 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 Nest is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that Nest cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings.
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