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ThingWorx vs TP-Link Kasa

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ThingWorx

Software

Enterprise IoT platform by PTC for industrial and smart solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ThingWorx thingWorx is now part of Velotic, a separate industrial software company spun out from PTC; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ThingWorx and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where ThingWorx and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeThingWorxTP-Link Kasa
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsCloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computingIOS, Android, Web
Founded19851996

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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
  • Device Connectivity
  • Scalable
  • Industrial protocols
  • Mobile app
  • REST API
  • Third-party systems

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

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 TP-Link Kasa
  • Building operator dashboards and digital work instructions for manufacturingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Remote monitoring and service of connected productsnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot ThingWorx
  • Automationnot ThingWorx
  • Voice controlnot ThingWorx
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

ThingWorx

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

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

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 TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is ThingWorx or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. ThingWorx starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ThingWorx or TP-Link Kasa?
ThingWorx starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does ThingWorx or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
ThingWorx runs on Cloud, On-premise, Hybrid, Edge computing. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can ThingWorx do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
ThingWorx covers Rapid App Development, Real-Time Analytics, Device Connectivity, Scalable. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling.
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