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Losant vs SwitchBot

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Losant

Software

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SwitchBot logo

SwitchBot

Software

Simple automation for any device

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; SwitchBot switchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, SwitchBot covers Button automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and SwitchBot actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and SwitchBot differ
AttributeLosantSwitchBot
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationIOS, Android
Founded20142015

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 SwitchBot

  • Button automation
  • IR control
  • Schedules
  • Sensors
  • Scene automation
  • Voice control
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

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 SwitchBot
  • Collecting and acting on telemetry from connected equipmentnot SwitchBot

SwitchBot

  • Retrofit automationnot Losant
  • Curtain controlnot Losant
  • AC controlnot Losant
  • Simple automationnot 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

SwitchBot

  • SwitchBot Lock Ultra is priced at 139.99 USD standalone, rising to 299.99 USD bundled with the Touch Doorbell combo

Pricing, plan by plan

Losant

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

SwitchBot

On request
  • Bot$29/month
    • Button pusher
    • Schedule
    • Voice control
  • Curtain$89/month
    • Solar powered option
    • Light sensor
    • Schedule
  • Hub Mini$39/month
    • IR control
    • Cloud access
    • Voice assistants

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 SwitchBot if

  • You need button automation.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want ir control.
SwitchBot review

Questions people ask

Is Losant or SwitchBot better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and SwitchBot at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Losant or SwitchBot?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for SwitchBot.
Does Losant or SwitchBot run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. SwitchBot runs on IOS, Android.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SwitchBot 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 SwitchBot is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that SwitchBot cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. SwitchBot covers Button automation, IR control, Schedules, Sensors.
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