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Roomba vs Arduino Cloud

Roomba logo

Roomba

Software

iRobot's intelligent robot vacuum series

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Arduino Cloud logo

Arduino Cloud

Software

Cloud platform for Arduino IoT devices and applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Roomba robot vacuums list from $399.99 up to $999.99 for the top combo model, and Affirm financing on iRobot.com carries rates up to 36 percent APR; Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Roomba and Arduino Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Roomba and Arduino Cloud differ
AttributeRoombaArduino Cloud
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard
Founded19902005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Roomba

  • Smart Mapping
  • Auto-Empty Base
  • Multi-Room Navigation
  • Dirt Detect
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT
  • Smart schedules

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Device Connectivity
  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Integration services

What people use each for

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

Roomba

  • Automated vacuuming and mopping of home floorsnot Arduino Cloud
  • Scheduled cleaning managed through a connected appnot Arduino Cloud

Arduino Cloud

  • Connecting Arduino boards to a cloud dashboardnot Roomba
  • Over-the-air firmware updates to deployed devicesnot Roomba
  • Logging sensor data and charting it over timenot Roomba
  • Triggering notifications from device thresholdsnot Roomba
  • Classroom IoT projects on the School plannot Roomba

Where each one falls short

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

Roomba

  • Robot vacuums list from $399.99 up to $999.99 for the top combo model, and Affirm financing on iRobot.com carries rates up to 36 percent APR

Arduino Cloud

  • The free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • Free accounts are limited to 25 compilations a day and 10 trigger notifications a day
  • The Maker plan at $72 a year lifts devices to 25 and retention to 3 months, still for a single user
  • Team pricing jumps to $1,000 a year
  • Two years of data retention and unlimited ingestion require Enterprise

Pricing, plan by plan

Roomba

On request
  • iRobot Select$29/month
    • Robot ownership
    • Extended warranty
    • Consumables

Arduino Cloud

Free
  • MakerFree
    • 2 devices
    • Basic features
    • Cloud access
  • Maker Plus$7/month
    • Up to 10 devices
    • Advanced features
    • Better storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Roomba if

  • You need smart mapping.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-empty base.
Roomba review

Choose Arduino Cloud if

  • You need device connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Arduino Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Roomba or Arduino Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Roomba starts at On request and Arduino Cloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Roomba or Arduino Cloud?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Roomba and Free for Arduino Cloud.
Does Roomba or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
Roomba runs on IOS, Android, Web. Arduino Cloud runs on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
Can I use Arduino Cloud for free?
Yes. Arduino Cloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Roomba starts at On request.
What is Roomba best used for?
Roomba is most often used for automated vacuuming and mopping of home floors, scheduled cleaning managed through a connected app. Of those, automated vacuuming and mopping of home floors and scheduled cleaning managed through a connected app are not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Roomba do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Auto-Empty Base, Multi-Room Navigation, Dirt Detect. Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security.
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