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Losant vs Wattwatchers EMS

Losant logo

Losant

Smart Home

Cloud-based IoT platform with visualization and workflow automation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wattwatchers EMS logo

Wattwatchers EMS

Energy

Smart building energy management system

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 public pricing available; customizable pricing model requires sales contact before cost clarity; Wattwatchers EMS requires hardware installation at each monitoring point, increasing total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: Losant covers Device Connectivity, Wattwatchers EMS covers Real-time monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Losant and Wattwatchers EMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Losant and Wattwatchers EMS differ
AttributeLosantWattwatchers EMS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsCloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integrationWeb, iOS, Android, Cloud
CategorySmart HomeEnergy
Founded20142007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Data export
  • Cloud support
  • Mobile app support

Only in Wattwatchers EMS

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Energy analytics
  • Smart recommendations
  • Home Assistant
  • Google Home
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Mobile app
  • Alert system

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Losant

  • Enterprise IoT platforms requiring customized feature sets and deployment optionsnot Wattwatchers EMS
  • Industrial organizations with complex device management and workflow automation needsnot Wattwatchers EMS
  • Businesses seeking personalized pricing based on scale and specific use casesnot Wattwatchers EMS

Wattwatchers EMS

  • Energy optimizationnot Losant
  • Cost reductionnot Losant

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Losant

  • No public pricing available; customizable pricing model requires sales contact before cost clarity
  • Customers must fill out survey form before sales team provides any pricing details
  • Unable to estimate budget or compare costs against competitors without direct engagement

Wattwatchers EMS

  • Requires hardware installation at each monitoring point, increasing total cost of ownership
  • Built for small to medium portfolios; scaling to large portfolios may present usability challenges
  • Limited to energy monitoring; not a comprehensive building management system

Pricing, plan by plan

Losant

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

Wattwatchers EMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wattwatchers EMS 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 Wattwatchers EMS if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want energy analytics.
Wattwatchers EMS review

Questions people ask

Is Losant or Wattwatchers EMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Losant starts at Free and Wattwatchers EMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Losant or Wattwatchers EMS?
Losant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Losant and On request for Wattwatchers EMS.
Does Losant or Wattwatchers EMS run on more platforms?
Losant runs on Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard, Device integration. Wattwatchers EMS runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
Can I use Losant for free?
Yes. Losant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wattwatchers EMS starts at On request.
What is Losant best used for?
Losant is most often used for enterprise iot platforms requiring customized feature sets and deployment options, industrial organizations with complex device management and workflow automation needs, businesses seeking personalized pricing based on scale and specific use cases. Of those, enterprise iot platforms requiring customized feature sets and deployment options and industrial organizations with complex device management and workflow automation needs are not what Wattwatchers EMS is typically brought in for.
What can Losant do that Wattwatchers EMS cannot?
Losant covers Device Connectivity, Data Visualization, Workflow Engine, REST API. Wattwatchers EMS covers Real-time monitoring, Energy analytics, Smart recommendations, Home Assistant. Both handle Mobile app, Alert system.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Losant: How does Losant's pricing work?

Losant's pricing is entirely customizable based on business needs. After filling out the inquiry form, a Losant sales team member contacts you with personalized pricing and details tailored to your requirements.

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Wattwatchers EMS: What data does Wattwatchers monitor?

Wattwatchers measures consumption at the device or circuit level in real-time, identifies equipment inefficiencies, and streams data through cloud dashboards for detailed energy consumption pattern analysis.

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Losant: Do you need to contact Losant sales to get a price quote?

Yes, Losant requires prospective customers to submit a form and wait for direct contact from the sales team to discuss pricing. Standard pricing rates are not publicly published.

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Wattwatchers EMS: What web-based tools does Wattwatchers provide?

Wattwatchers provides Fleet Management for fleet overview and device health, an Onboarding tool for smartphone-based device configuration, and a Dashboard for customers to view sites and data.

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Losant: What factors determine Losant's custom pricing?

While specific pricing factors aren't disclosed on the public site, customizable pricing typically depends on features, device count, API usage, and deployment requirements. Contact Losant sales to understand how these factors apply to your use case.

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Wattwatchers EMS: What is the mydata.energy app?

mydata.energy is Wattwatchers' mobile application available on iPhone and Android that provides real-time energy management and monitoring for homes and small businesses.

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Wattwatchers EMS: How does ADEPT help with energy management?

ADEPT is Wattwatchers' agile development platform for distributed energy that enables fleet analytics, real-time performance analysis, and zero-code prototyping of custom analytics rules.

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