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ThingWorx vs Arduino Cloud

ThingWorx logo

ThingWorx

Software

Enterprise IoT platform by PTC for industrial and smart solutions

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: ThingWorx thingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC; Arduino Cloud the free plan allows 2 connected devices, 5 variables each and one day of data retention
  • They diverge on capability: ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, Arduino Cloud covers Cloud Storage.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ThingWorx and Arduino Cloud differ
AttributeThingWorxArduino Cloud
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computingArduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard
Founded19852005

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 ThingWorx

  • Rapid App Development
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Scalable
  • Industrial protocols
  • Third-party systems
  • On-premise support
  • Hybrid support
  • Edge computing support

Only in Arduino Cloud

  • Cloud Storage
  • Real-Time Sync
  • Security
  • Arduino IDE
  • Integration services
  • Arduino devices support
  • Mobile app support
  • Web dashboard support

Both cover

  • Device Connectivity
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

ThingWorx

  • Connecting industrial equipment and machines to an IIoT platformnot Arduino Cloud
  • Building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturingnot Arduino Cloud
  • Remote monitoring and service of connected productsnot Arduino Cloud

Arduino Cloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

ThingWorx

  • ThingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC
  • No pricing is published; the product page routes to Contact Us with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • The platform is sold as an industrial IIoT suite to enterprises rather than being self-serve

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

ThingWorx

On request
  • Professional$5000/month
    • App development
    • Analytics
    • Connectivity
  • Enterprise$25000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 24/7 support
    • Custom solutions

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 ThingWorx if

  • You need rapid app development.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing.
  • You also want real-time analytics.
ThingWorx review

Choose Arduino Cloud if

  • You need cloud storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Arduino devices, Cloud, Mobile app, Web dashboard.
  • You also want real-time sync.
Arduino Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is ThingWorx or Arduino Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. ThingWorx 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, ThingWorx or Arduino Cloud?
Arduino Cloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ThingWorx and Free for Arduino Cloud.
Does ThingWorx or Arduino Cloud run on more platforms?
ThingWorx runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing. 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. ThingWorx starts at On request.
What is ThingWorx best used for?
ThingWorx is most often used for connecting industrial equipment and machines to an iiot platform, building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturing, remote monitoring and service of connected products. Of those, connecting industrial equipment and machines to an iiot platform and building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturing are not what Arduino Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can ThingWorx do that Arduino Cloud cannot?
ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, Real-Time Analytics, Scalable, Industrial protocols. Arduino Cloud covers Cloud Storage, Real-Time Sync, Security, Arduino IDE. Both handle Device Connectivity, Mobile app, REST API, Cloud support.
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