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Best IoT Development Tools for Small Business

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Researched and written by Blue Bowen

Products classified in the overall IoT Development Tools category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business IoT Development Tools to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business IoT Development Tools category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the IoT Development Tools category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business IoT Development Tools category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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8 Listings in Small Business IoT Development Tools Available

(106)4.2 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in IoT Development Tools software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    AWS IoT is a cloud-based platform that connects devices easily and securely interact with cloud applications and other devices, it support devices and messages, and can process and route those message

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 47% Enterprise
    • 30% Small-Business
  • User Satisfaction
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  • AWS IoT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    9.2
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    2006
    HQ Location
    Seattle, WA
    Twitter
    @awscloud
    2,217,637 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    143,584 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: AMZN
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

AWS IoT is a cloud-based platform that connects devices easily and securely interact with cloud applications and other devices, it support devices and messages, and can process and route those message

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 47% Enterprise
  • 30% Small-Business
AWS IoT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
9.2
Platform
Average: 8.8
8.1
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Seattle, WA
Twitter
@awscloud
2,217,637 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
143,584 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: AMZN
(67)4.4 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in IoT Development Tools software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Golioth is an IoT development platform, often referred to as middleware, designed to assist users in the creation and management of custom hardware and firmware. This platform stands out for its agnos

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Consumer Electronics
    Market Segment
    • 85% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
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  • Golioth Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    IoT Connectivity
    8
    Ease of Use
    6
    Efficient Solutions
    5
    Easy Management
    4
    Flexibility
    4
    Cons
    Poor Documentation
    5
    Complexity
    4
    Setup Complexity
    4
    Slow Performance
    4
    Learning Curve
    3
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    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    9.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    2020
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    18 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Golioth is an IoT development platform, often referred to as middleware, designed to assist users in the creation and management of custom hardware and firmware. This platform stands out for its agnos

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Consumer Electronics
Market Segment
  • 85% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
Golioth Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
IoT Connectivity
8
Ease of Use
6
Efficient Solutions
5
Easy Management
4
Flexibility
4
Cons
Poor Documentation
5
Complexity
4
Setup Complexity
4
Slow Performance
4
Learning Curve
3
Golioth features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.6
Platform
Average: 8.8
8.1
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
18 employees on LinkedIn®

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(195)4.5 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in IoT Development Tools software
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Entry Level Price:Contact Us
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Particle is the leading edge-to-cloud infrastructure for the Internet of Things, helping thousands of companies power world-class connected machines, sensors, and devices. Particle provides everything

    Users
    • Student
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 77% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
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  • Particle features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    9.0
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Particle
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @particle
    22,133 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    115 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Particle is the leading edge-to-cloud infrastructure for the Internet of Things, helping thousands of companies power world-class connected machines, sensors, and devices. Particle provides everything

Users
  • Student
  • CEO
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 77% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
Particle features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
9.0
Platform
Average: 8.8
8.6
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Particle
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@particle
22,133 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
115 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Arm security IP extends across the system with processors and subsystem protection (both hardware and software), as well as acceleration and offloading.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 63% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
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  • Mbed OS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    2
    Innovative Features
    2
    Open Source
    2
    Cloud Computing
    1
    Community Support
    1
    Cons
    OS Issues
    2
    Compatibility Issues
    1
    Connectivity Issues
    1
    Driver Issues
    1
    Hardware Limitations
    1
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    6.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    ARM
    Year Founded
    1990
    HQ Location
    Cambridge, Cambs
    Twitter
    @ArmSoftwareDev
    5,933 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,529 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Arm security IP extends across the system with processors and subsystem protection (both hardware and software), as well as acceleration and offloading.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 63% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
Mbed OS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
2
Innovative Features
2
Open Source
2
Cloud Computing
1
Community Support
1
Cons
OS Issues
2
Compatibility Issues
1
Connectivity Issues
1
Driver Issues
1
Hardware Limitations
1
Mbed OS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
ARM
Year Founded
1990
HQ Location
Cambridge, Cambs
Twitter
@ArmSoftwareDev
5,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,529 employees on LinkedIn®
(33)4.3 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in IoT Development Tools software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Cisco technologies can help your business create value from the IoT.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer & Network Security
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 30% Enterprise
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  • Cisco IoT Cloud Connect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    7.9
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    7.2
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Cisco
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Cisco
    721,851 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    95,148 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:CSCO
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Cisco technologies can help your business create value from the IoT.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer & Network Security
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 30% Enterprise
Cisco IoT Cloud Connect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
7.9
Platform
Average: 8.8
7.2
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Cisco
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Cisco
721,851 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
95,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:CSCO
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    An open platform for monitoring and controlling devices over the web.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 80% Small-Business
    • 13% Mid-Market
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  • Mozilla WebThings features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    7.8
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    8.0
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Mozilla
    Year Founded
    2005
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @mozilla
    262,842 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,775 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

An open platform for monitoring and controlling devices over the web.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 80% Small-Business
  • 13% Mid-Market
Mozilla WebThings features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
7.8
Platform
Average: 8.8
8.0
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
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Seller
Mozilla
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@mozilla
262,842 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,775 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a leading global IoT Cloud Platform that connects the intelligent needs of brands, OEMs, developers, and retail chains, providing a one-stop IoT PaaS-level solution that con

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 77% Small-Business
    • 15% Enterprise
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Tuya IoT Development Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Santa Clara, US
    Twitter
    @tuyasmart
    4,536 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    595 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE: TUYA
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a leading global IoT Cloud Platform that connects the intelligent needs of brands, OEMs, developers, and retail chains, providing a one-stop IoT PaaS-level solution that con

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 77% Small-Business
  • 15% Enterprise
Tuya IoT Development Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.5
Platform
Average: 8.8
8.3
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Santa Clara, US
Twitter
@tuyasmart
4,536 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
595 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE: TUYA
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Eclipse IoT provides the technology needed to build IoT Devices, Gateways, and Cloud Platforms.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 35% Enterprise
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Eclipse IoT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 9.0
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.0
    Platform
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    Patches & Updates
    Average: 8.4
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    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Twitter
    @EclipseFdn
    31,171 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    232 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Eclipse IoT provides the technology needed to build IoT Devices, Gateways, and Cloud Platforms.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 35% Enterprise
Eclipse IoT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.0
Platform
Average: 8.8
8.6
Patches & Updates
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Ottawa, Canada
Twitter
@EclipseFdn
31,171 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
232 employees on LinkedIn®