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Losant vs Savant

Losant logo

Losant

IoT & Smart Home

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Savant logo

Savant

IoT & Smart Home

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, Savant covers Customizable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and Savant differ
AttributeLosantSavant
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationWeb, Mobile
Founded20142005

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 Losant

  • Device Connectivity
  • Data Visualization
  • Workflow Engine
  • REST API
  • Dashboard builder
  • Alert system
  • Data export
  • Cloud support

Only in Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Touchscreens
  • Control systems support

Both cover

  • Mobile app

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 Savant
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot Savant

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Losant
  • Climate controlnot Losant
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Losant
  • Energy management and monitoringnot 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

Savant

  • Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • Requires professional installation and dealer network

Pricing, plan by plan

Losant

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

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant 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.

Choose Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.

Questions people ask

Is Losant or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Losant or Savant?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for Savant.
Does Losant or Savant run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Savant 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 Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that Savant cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. Both handle Mobile app.

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