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Savant vs Arduino Cloud

Savant logo

Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

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: Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer; Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: Savant covers Customizable, Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Savant and Arduino Cloud differ
AttributeSavantArduino Cloud
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2005).

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 Savant

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

Only in Arduino Cloud

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

Both cover

  • Mobile app

What people use each for

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

Savant

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

Arduino Cloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

Savant

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

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

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

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 Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant 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 Savant or Arduino Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Savant 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, Savant or Arduino Cloud?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Savant and Free for Arduino Cloud.
Does Savant or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
Savant runs on Web, Mobile. 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. Savant starts at On request.
What is Savant best used for?
Savant is most often used for smart home automation, climate control, lighting and audio-visual management, energy management and monitoring. Of those, smart home automation and climate control are not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Savant do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. Arduino Cloud covers Device Connectivity, Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security. Both handle Mobile app.
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