# Best IoT Platforms - Page 2 *By [Bijou Barry](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/bijou-barry)* With IoT platforms, developers can build applications specifically for IoT purposes. These platforms provide users with the ability to quickly build, test, deploy, and iterate on IoT-specific applications. Once built, businesses can connect these applications and continuously improve the solutions. IoT platforms often offer similar functionality to low or [no-code development platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/no-code-development-platforms), such as drag-and-drop elements and WYSIWYG editors for non-developers. However, most do require some level of coding knowledge, and the more sophisticated platforms may require highly skilled developers. In addition to their standard functionality, some [cloud platform as a service](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas) products may offer the ability to build IoT enabled applications. To qualify for inclusion in the IoT Platforms category, a product must: - Provide a platform for developers to build IoT-specific applications - Offer application management tools for IoT specific application - Possess the ability to deploy connected IoT application ## How Many IoT Platforms Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 131 ### Category Stats (May 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.5/5 - **New Reviews This Quarter**: 4 - **Buyer Segments**: Small-Business 50% │ Enterprise 38% │ Mid-Market 13% - **Top Trending Product**: Rayven (+0.039) *Last updated: May 19, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank IoT Platforms Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 1,900+ Authentic Reviews - 131+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which IoT Platforms Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [Pelion IoT Connectivity](https://www.g2.com/products/pelion-iot-connectivity/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [TagoIO](https://www.g2.com/products/tagoio/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [DATOMS](https://www.g2.com/products/datoms/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Pelion IoT Connectivity](https://www.g2.com/products/pelion-iot-connectivity/reviews) ## What Are the Top-Rated IoT Platforms Products in 2026? ### 1. [Mender](https://www.g2.com/products/mender/reviews) Mender offers robust, secure, and customizable over-the-air (OTA) software updates for smart devices. Powering OTA software updates for more than a million devices worldwide over nearly a decade, Mender boasts a proven track record with Fortune 1000 clients, including Panasonic, Lyft, Volkswagen, Siemens, Thales, and ZF Group. Mender is developed and maintained by Northern.tech. Founded in 2008, Northern.tech offers end-to-end device lifecycle management with a mission to secure the world's connected devices. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 9 **How Do G2 Users Rate Mender?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Mender?** - **Seller:** [Mender](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mender) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Palo Alto, CA - **Twitter:** @mender_io (828 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/mender/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 40% Small-Business, 40% Enterprise ### 2. [Ayla IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ayla-networks-ayla-iot-platform/reviews) Ayla's Agile Mobile Application Platform (AMAP) jump-starts the development of iOS and Android apps for controlling IoT devices of any kind. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 10 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ayla IoT Platform?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ayla IoT Platform?** - **Seller:** [Ayla Networks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ayla-networks) - **Year Founded:** 2010 - **HQ Location:** San Jose, US - **Twitter:** @aylanetworks (1,520 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ayla-networks/ (153 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 69% Small-Business, 15% Enterprise ### 3. [1oT](https://www.g2.com/products/1ot/reviews) 1oT is your one-stop shop for global IoT connectivity. We combine everything that's needed to run a global IoT company - 1 SIM card for your global IoT deployments, 1 platform to manage SIM cards and connectivity, and 1 invoice for all the SIMs, wherever they are. 1oT Terminal is a self-service platform for managing global IoT deployments from one interface. Its base features offer full control over your SIMs, and customizable premium features help you save money and simplify fleet management. Our SIMs are used in 2.5 million IoT devices in 173 countries. Go global with a single connectivity partner - 1oT. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 22 **How Do G2 Users Rate 1oT?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind 1oT?** - **Seller:** [1oT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/1ot) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Tallinn, EE - **Twitter:** @1ot_mobi (306 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10687229 (37 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 74% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market #### What Are 1oT's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Easy Integrations (1 reviews) - Efficient Solutions (1 reviews) - IoT Connectivity (1 reviews) - Network Connectivity (1 reviews) **Cons:** - SIM Issues (1 reviews) - Technical Difficulties (1 reviews) ### 4. [WebNMS](https://www.g2.com/products/webnms/reviews) WebNMS IoT is an enterprise-scale Internet of Things platform that maximizes the potential of connected business infrastructure. It is a mature, unified solution that provides high-volume, high-drill down Internet of Things services across enterprise divisions, from scratch to finish. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate WebNMS?** - **Data Syncronization:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind WebNMS?** - **Seller:** [WebNMS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/webnms) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Pleasanton, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/webnms-company/about/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market ### 5. [CalAmp](https://www.g2.com/products/calamp/reviews) CalAmp is a cloud-based telematics technology that helps businesses streamline fleet operations via asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, performance dashboards, vehicle alerts & more. With CalAmp Telematics Cloud, securely connect all your assets and unify telematics data into a single platform. Access real-time and historical data and stream into your proprietary applications and systems to improve visibility, safety, maintenance, compliance, and efficiency. **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 28 **How Do G2 Users Rate CalAmp?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind CalAmp?** - **Seller:** [CalAmp](https://www.g2.com/sellers/calamp) - **HQ Location:** Irvine, US - **Twitter:** @calamp (1,468 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/calamp-corp/ (691 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** CAMP (NASDAQ) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Transportation/Trucking/Railroad - **Company Size:** 46% Mid-Market, 43% Enterprise #### What Are CalAmp's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - GPS Accuracy (2 reviews) - Product Quality (2 reviews) - Remote Monitoring (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Poor Usability (2 reviews) - Technical Difficulties (2 reviews) - UX Improvement (2 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) - High Pricing (1 reviews) ### 6. [Losant](https://www.g2.com/products/losant/reviews) Losant is an easy-to-use and powerful enterprise IoT platform designed to help teams quickly and securely build real-time connected IoT products and services for their customers. Losant uses open communication standards to provide connectivity from one to millions of devices and provides powerful data collection, aggregation, and visualization features to empower enterprise teams with new data insights. Edge features are integrated directly into the Losant IoT platform for seamless integration of connected and non-connected devices. Start independently or work with Losant’s experienced solution engineers. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 5 **How Do G2 Users Rate Losant?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 6.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 5.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Losant?** - **Seller:** [Losant IoT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/losant-iot) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Cincinnati, US - **Twitter:** @LosantHQ (2,492 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/losant (16 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 60% Small-Business, 40% Mid-Market #### What Are Losant's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - User-Friendly (2 reviews) - Custom Dashboards (1 reviews) - Easy Management (1 reviews) - Low Code/No Code (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Slow Performance (1 reviews) - Technical Difficulties (1 reviews) ### 7. [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/products/rayven/reviews) What is Rayven? Rayven is an operational software platform that delivers an AI data fabric - connecting every system, data source, and data stream across a business into a single managed environment, then letting teams build custom apps, AI agents, workflow automations, dashboards, and MCP servers for direct AI model connectivity on top. It is the platform for organisations that need to act on operational data in real-time, deploy AI that actually works in production + build software that fits the way their business operates - without replacing existing systems or waiting 18 months for results. The Problem Rayven Solves Most organisations already have the systems and data they need. The challenge is fragmentation. ERP systems, SCADA platforms, IoT devices, databases, cloud tools, and files all generate valuable data - but it sits in silos, impossible to act on in real-time. The result: manual reporting, disconnected workflows, and AI projects that fail before reaching production. Industry research shows 95% of AI projects never ship - most because the underlying data layer is not clean, connected, or ready. Rayven builds that foundation first, then activates it. The Rayven Platform Rayven operates across five unified layers, delivered as a single managed environment: - Integration: More than 600 pre-built connectors pull data from IT, OT, IoT, files, APIs, databases, and data streams - bidirectionally, in real-time. Connects industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet) alongside cloud platforms, business systems, and proprietary tools. - Data: All connected data lands in a single managed platform - structured, governed + AI-ready. Real-time processing, ETL pipelines, data lakes, and AI model training handled in one place. - Execution: Automation rules, predictive models + agentic AI run directly on live operational data. Rules-based logic, machine learning, and goal-seeking autonomous agents all operate in one execution environment. - Presentation: Custom apps, dashboards, portals, conversational interfaces, and mobile applications deployed from the same platform - built for specific workflows, not generic reporting. - Security, Governance + Hosting: Role-based access control, data lineage, audit trails, AES-256 encryption, data residency controls, and enterprise-grade infrastructure - included as standard. AI Capabilities Rayven includes ten native AI capabilities built directly into the platform: 1. Custom AI agents (goal-seeking, action-taking) 2. Predictive analytics and machine learning 3. Conversational analytics 4. Real-time and continuous model training 5. AI-led workflow automation 6. Multimodal processing (documents, video, images, audio) 7. Anomaly and risk detection 8. Forecasting and optimisation 9. Vision and edge AI inference 10. Generative operational summaries MCP server support enables direct connectivity for AI models including Claude, GPT, and others. What Gets Built Rayven customers build and deploy: - Custom operational apps and field applications. - AI agents that monitor conditions, detect anomalies + take corrective action autonomously. - Predictive maintenance and performance models running on live plant data. - Real-time dashboards and executive reporting tools. - Workflow automations spanning IT and OT systems. - Customer and partner portals. - Data pipelines and integration layers. - White-label software products delivered under partner brands. Key Differentiators vs. Point solutions (Zapier, MuleSoft, Power BI, DataRobot): point solutions do one thing well but force teams to stitch together five separate tools to cover integration, data, AI, presentation, and governance. Rayven replaces the stack. vs. Traditional enterprise platforms (SAP, Oracle, Palantir): enterprise platforms take 12-18 months and seven figures to implement. Rayven deploys in two to 12 weeks at fixed scope and fixed price. vs. Low-code app builders (Mendix, OutSystems): app builders handle the presentation layer but do not solve the underlying data and integration problem. Rayven covers the full stack. Technology Compatibility Rayven is fully technology-agnostic and works alongside existing systems: - Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud + AWS - Business systems: SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft 365 - OT platforms: Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, and Ignition - Industrial protocols: OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, and EtherNet/IP - IoT devices: any device with a data output - Custom and proprietary systems via API, webhook, or direct connector Nothing needs to be replaced. Every existing investment is preserved. Who Uses Rayven Rayven serves businesses from growth-stage to large enterprise across 24+ industries globally - manufacturing, mining, construction, infrastructure, logistics, utilities, financial services, healthcare, agriculture, government, and more. Customers across Australia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. Named customers include Anglo American, Fulton Hogan, Glencore, Vodafone, NSW Ports, CSIRO, Collective Intelligence, Ramjack, and AngloGold Ashanti. Delivery Options - DIY: Full platform access. Internal teams build and deploy independently. - Done-For-You: Australia-based delivery team. Fixed scope, fixed price, two to 12 weeks from brief to go-live. - Hybrid: Guided delivery first, with the customer's team taking increasing ownership over time. By the Numbers - More than 600 pre-built connectors. - Ten native AI capabilities. - More than 240 deployments live globally. - Rated 5/5 across more than 140 independent reviews. - Deploys 66% faster than traditional development. - Two to 12 weeks to first working solution. - Rayven exists to close the gap: 95% of AI projects never reach production (industry average). **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 29 **Who Is the Company Behind Rayven?** - **Seller:** [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rayven) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Sydney, AU - **Twitter:** @RayvenIOT (56 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/rayveniot/ (29 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Retail - **Company Size:** 67% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business #### What Are Rayven's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (61 reviews) - Features (49 reviews) - Automation (44 reviews) - Customization (42 reviews) - Data Management (36 reviews) **Cons:** - Learning Curve (32 reviews) - Difficult Learning (30 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (25 reviews) - Complex Setup (21 reviews) - Setup Complexity (19 reviews) ### 8. [balena](https://www.g2.com/products/balena/reviews) Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected Linux devices. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **How Do G2 Users Rate balena?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind balena?** - **Seller:** [balena](https://www.g2.com/sellers/balena) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** London, GB - **Twitter:** @balena_io (5,997 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/5000762/ (72 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business ### 9. [GE Vernova APM](https://www.g2.com/products/ge-vernova-apm/reviews) GE Vernova Asset Performance Management (APM) is an advanced industrial software platform designed to assist organizations in monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing the performance of critical assets within energy and other asset-intensive sectors. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) data, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) analytics, and digital twin simulations, GE Vernova APM enables businesses to implement predictive maintenance strategies, minimize unplanned downtime, extend the lifespan of their assets, and enhance safety and compliance measures. The platform is particularly beneficial for a diverse range of industries, including energy production, manufacturing, and utilities, where asset reliability is paramount. Organizations that rely heavily on machinery and equipment can utilize GE Vernova APM to gain real-time insights into asset performance, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive management. This capability is essential for companies aiming to optimize their operations while navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives. GE Vernova APM features a modular suite of applications that encompass various aspects of asset management, including asset health monitoring, reliability assessments, performance intelligence, strategy management, integrity checks, and inspections. This comprehensive approach allows users to tailor the platform to their specific needs, whether they require on-premises deployment or prefer the flexibility of cloud-based solutions through APM Essentials. Furthermore, the platform seamlessly integrates with existing IT and operational technology (OT) systems, such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. One of the key benefits of using GE Vernova APM is its ability to significantly lower operating costs while enhancing asset availability. By implementing predictive maintenance techniques, organizations can identify potential issues before they escalate into costly failures, thereby reducing maintenance expenses and downtime. Additionally, the platform supports companies in meeting regulatory requirements and sustainability goals by improving operational efficiency and minimizing emissions, aligning with the growing emphasis on environmental responsibility in industrial operations. Overall, GE Vernova APM stands out as a robust solution for organizations seeking to enhance their asset management practices. Its integration of IoT, AI, and digital twins not only provides actionable insights but also empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions that lead to improved performance and long-term asset sustainability. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 62 **How Do G2 Users Rate GE Vernova APM?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind GE Vernova APM?** - **Seller:** [GE Vernova](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ge-vernova) - **Company Website:** https://www.gevernova.com/ - **HQ Location:** Cambridge, MA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gevernova-power-software/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NYSE:GEV **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Oil & Energy, Chemicals - **Company Size:** 42% Enterprise, 34% Mid-Market #### What Are GE Vernova APM's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Data Management (12 reviews) - Customer Support (11 reviews) - Ease of Use (11 reviews) - Asset Management (9 reviews) - Features (9 reviews) **Cons:** - Poor Support (10 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (9 reviews) - Difficult Learning (7 reviews) - Data Management Issues (6 reviews) - Learning Curve (6 reviews) ### 10. [Thingsup IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thingsup-iot-platform/reviews) Thingsup is a sector-agnostic low-code platform helping businesses to develop and deploy IoT applications within weeks. It helps the company remotely monitor, analyze and diagnose connected devices. Thingsup let you, -Build Customizable screens with a wide range of widgets available with Dashboard Builder. -Manage different kinds of IoT deivces with Device management module -Create, update and manage different Users, their roles, access control with User management module -State of the art Alert engine which supports Email, SMS, Notification alerts -Highly scalable MQTT broker built-in with support to HTTPS, TCP/IP, MQTT and lot more -Data processing Analytics engine built-in Thingsup can be used by following industry verticles as, Automobile & EV Mobility Industry 4.0 Smart energy monitoring Supply chain & logistic Consumer IoT Smart Utilities & Infrastructure **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 5 **How Do G2 Users Rate Thingsup IoT Platform?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Thingsup IoT Platform?** - **Seller:** [iobot Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/iobot-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Chinchwad, IN - **Twitter:** @thingsup_io (29 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/thingsup (42 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market ### 11. [Aeris IoT Connectivity Management](https://www.g2.com/products/aeris-iot-connectivity-management/reviews) For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing. With a robust infrastructure supporting over 80 million devices across various sectors, including automotive, energy, logistics, medical, and manufacturing, Aeris simplifies the complexities associated with IoT deployments. By offering a unified platform, Aeris addresses the challenges of integration, regional variations, and security concerns that often arise as IoT programs grow. Targeted primarily at enterprise IoT teams, Aeris provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enhance connectivity and device management. The platform ensures borderless connectivity through reliable global coverage, partnering with over 30 mobile network operators. This extensive reach allows businesses to maintain consistent communication across regions. Additionally, Aeris offers centralized device management tools, enabling users to onboard, monitor, and update devices seamlessly, regardless of their location or network. The inclusion of eSIM lifecycle management further enhances operational flexibility by automating provisioning and remote SIM updates, ultimately optimizing costs. Security is a paramount concern in the realm of IoT, and Aeris addresses this with its innovative IoT Watchtower solution. This fully integrated visibility and zero-trust security framework provides real-time risk monitoring, allowing enterprises to detect potential threats without the need for additional agents or custom SIMs. The built-in zero-trust architecture enforces least-privilege access and continuous authentication for all devices, ensuring that security measures are robust yet unobtrusive. Importantly, Aeris maintains current data paths without requiring network rerouting, which helps preserve operational continuity while enhancing security. The benefits of using Aeris extend beyond just connectivity and security. By reducing operational complexity, enterprises can scale their IoT initiatives across various regions and use cases with greater ease. The platform increases visibility into device behavior and network performance, enabling proactive management and optimization. Furthermore, Aeris strengthens the security posture of organizations without necessitating additional infrastructure, supporting long-term compliance and sustainability goals. Aeris serves a diverse clientele, including over 7,000 enterprise customers across multiple industries such as automotive OEMs, utilities, logistics, healthcare, and smart manufacturing. Whether launching a new IoT initiative or expanding an existing global fleet, Aeris provides the tools and support necessary for enterprises to take control of their IoT connectivity in a simplified, secure, and scalable manner. **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 10 **How Do G2 Users Rate Aeris IoT Connectivity Management?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Aeris IoT Connectivity Management?** - **Seller:** [AERIS COMMUNICATIONS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aeris-communications) - **Company Website:** https://www.aeris.com - **Year Founded:** 1992 - **HQ Location:** San Jose, California, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeris-communications (471 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 60% Small-Business, 50% Mid-Market #### What Are Aeris IoT Connectivity Management's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Scalability (2 reviews) - Security (2 reviews) - Affordable Pricing (1 reviews) - Custom Dashboards (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Technical Difficulties (1 reviews) - Usability Issues (1 reviews) ### 12. [Axonize](https://www.g2.com/products/axonize/reviews) Smarter. Faster. Integrable There’s only one IoT platform that can take any digitalized system and develop a smarter, faster and integrable application for all your IoT needs. Axonize has developed a disruptive, multi-app architecture, purpose-built for service providers, and end customers, that enables the deployment of fully customized smart solutions across all applications, verticals and device types, while cutting down application development and smart project launch time from 6-18 months to merely 6-8 days. Customers create complete smart facilities and other smart enterprises with very few resources, no development and with unprecedented speed. This enables them to start small, with no upfront investment and scale fast to show ROI. Here are some of the benefits: • ROI. One solution orchestrates all aspects of your IoT project to help optimize costs and uncover new revenue opportunities. • Managed Service: Purpose-built for service providers, enabling them to build profitable hyper-scale IoT managed services for smart enterprises. • Security: Axonize is a layer on top of the Azure IoT hub, so we rely fully on Azure’s first-class security. • No-code Platform: Develop your solution based on configuration, instead of development, so you use minimal engineering resources. • Integrable: Integrate all systems, software and sensors into a single IoT platform. • Scalable: Scale your project in any direction by connecting as many apps and devices as you need. Start small and scale IoT projects fast across all verticals. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate Axonize?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Axonize?** - **Seller:** [Axonize](https://www.g2.com/sellers/axonize) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @AxonizeIoT (295 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/planon/ (1,138 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise ### 13. [Cumulocity](https://www.g2.com/products/cumulocity/reviews) Connect to innovate with the Cumulocity AIoT Platform. Cumulocity is an enterprise-grade, hyperscaler-agnostic AIoT platform designed to connect assets securely, transform raw device data into actionable insights, and orchestrate innovation from the edge to the cloud. Whether you are launching connected smart products, driving operational efficiency, or rolling out predictive maintenance, Cumulocity bridges the gap between your operational technology (OT) and IT ecosystems. We empower businesses to build, deploy, and scale IoT solutions in weeks—not years—without the burden of building foundational infrastructure from scratch. Trusted by leading global enterprises managing millions of devices, Cumulocity provides the tools you need to: - Accelerate Time-to-Value: Launch connected solutions rapidly using out-of-the-box applications, self-service analytics, and low-code/no-code tooling. Empower front-line operations and line-of-business leaders without creating bottlenecks for software engineering teams. - Unlock New Revenue Streams: Seamlessly transition to novel business models like Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS). Cumulocity offers comprehensive multi-tenancy and white-label capabilities, allowing you to provide fully branded, customer-centric portals to your own end-users. - Scale with Absolute Flexibility: Prevent vendor lock-in with a platform that is open by design. "Develop once, deploy anywhere" across the edge, private data centers, or any major public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP). World-class, bulk device management makes onboarding and maintaining global fleets effortless. - Drive AI & Automation: Go beyond basic connectivity. Embed AI and machine learning models directly at the edge or in the cloud to drive real-time insights, automate decisions, and feed intelligent data directly into your CRM, ERP, or SCADA systems. Stop managing IoT plumbing and start driving business outcomes. Build your connected future with Cumulocity. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 13 **How Do G2 Users Rate Cumulocity?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Cumulocity?** - **Seller:** [Cumulocity](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cumulocity) - **Year Founded:** 2010 - **HQ Location:** Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia - **Twitter:** @Cumulocity (1,496 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumulocity/ (193 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 46% Small-Business, 31% Enterprise #### What Are Cumulocity's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - User Interface (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) - Dashboard Management (1 reviews) - Dashboards (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Beginner Difficulty (2 reviews) - Difficult Customization (2 reviews) - Learning Curve (2 reviews) - Limited Customization (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### 14. [emnify](https://www.g2.com/products/emnify/reviews) emnify is a global connectivity platform built for IoT By operating our own cloud-native mobile core and connectivity management platform, we give you full control to manage and secure connectivity for your devices anywhere in the world. **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 88 **How Do G2 Users Rate emnify?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind emnify?** - **Seller:** [emnify](https://www.g2.com/sellers/emnify) - **Company Website:** https://www.emnify.com - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Berlin - **Twitter:** @EMnify (825 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/emnify/ (182 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** CEO, CTO - **Top Industries:** Automotive, Farming - **Company Size:** 71% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market ### 15. [over-the-air (OTA) software update](https://www.g2.com/products/over-the-air-ota-software-update/reviews) An Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is a method of remotely updating software, firmware, or system configurations on devices without requiring physical access. It is commonly used in industries such as IoT (Internet of Things), automotive, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. Redstone is a global leader in Over-The-Air (OTA) technology services, dedicated to empowering devices worldwide with continuous update capabilities through OTA technology. Redstone's mission is to ensure that all types of smart devices—from automobiles to IoT products—can receive the latest software and firmware updates securely and efficiently, thereby enhancing performance, security, and user experience. To date, Redstone has provided OTA upgrade services to 780 million smart devices and IoT devices. Redstone OTA services cover 226 countries and regions globally, ensuring extensive reach and support. Redstone is not just a technology provider but also a trusted partner. Redstone relentlessly pursues technological innovation to ensure your products remain at their best, helping businesses maintain a competitive edge in the digital age. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **How Do G2 Users Rate over-the-air (OTA) software update?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind over-the-air (OTA) software update?** - **Seller:** [Redstone Technology](https://www.g2.com/sellers/redstone-technology) - **Year Founded:** 2011 - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @RedstoneOTA (4 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/redstone-ota-technology/ (2 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** +1 (415) 213-4153 **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 33% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise #### What Are over-the-air (OTA) software update's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) - Hardware Reliability (2 reviews) - User-Friendly (2 reviews) - User Interface (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Learning Curve (1 reviews) ### 16. [Afero](https://www.g2.com/products/afero/reviews) Afero is a comprehensive and secure platform for cloud-connected devices in any industry. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Afero?** - **Data Syncronization:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Afero?** - **Seller:** [Afero](https://www.g2.com/sellers/afero) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Los Altos, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/afero (50 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Mid-Market ### 17. [Apache iota](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-iota/reviews) Apache iota is an effort undergoing incubation at Apache Software Foundation (ASF), sponsored by the Incubator. **Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Apache iota?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Apache iota?** - **Seller:** [The Apache Software Foundation](https://www.g2.com/sellers/the-apache-software-foundation) - **Year Founded:** 1999 - **HQ Location:** Wakefield, MA - **Twitter:** @TheASF (66,161 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/215982/ (2,408 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 18. [Braincube](https://www.g2.com/products/braincube/reviews) Braincube is a smart IIoT platform suite with business and expert apps designed for industry. Braincube’s platform and off-the-shelf apps empower manufacturers to find instant and long-term value from data streams and Big Data analytics. Its operating software provides immediate visibility into live conditions via Edge and provides a hub of analysis apps via Cloud to better optimize performance. Combine Edge and Cloud to get the best results from your IIoT platform: adjust to real-time recommendations and improve future performance. Choose from a robust app store to help you achieve your context-specific goals whether you are striving for continuous improvement and higher productivity, cost- reduction via Machine Learning, asset monitoring and predictive maintenance strategies, or visualization with charts, tables, and dashboards. Braincube provides a one-stop shop to take control of your data and transform your operations. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate Braincube?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Braincube?** - **Seller:** [Braincube](https://www.g2.com/sellers/braincube) - **Year Founded:** 2007 - **HQ Location:** Issoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - **Twitter:** @braincubeEn (188 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/braincubefr (187 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business #### What Are Braincube's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Intuitive (3 reviews) - Analytics (2 reviews) - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Real-time Data (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Complex Usability (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) - High Pricing (1 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (1 reviews) - Poor Support (1 reviews) ### 19. [Enlighted IoT System](https://www.g2.com/products/enlighted-iot-system/reviews) The Enlighted IoT platform provides wireless lighting control and captures data for use in software IoT applications and 3rd party systems using APIs. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Enlighted IoT System?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Enlighted IoT System?** - **Seller:** [Siemens Digital Industries Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/siemens-digital-industries-software) - **Year Founded:** 1980 - **HQ Location:** Plano, Texas - **Twitter:** @siemenssoftware (36,968 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/28423178/ (20,658 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 20. [Frog Connect (formerly Upswift)](https://www.g2.com/products/frog-connect-formerly-upswift/reviews) Upswift provides a plug&play device management platform for IoT and Linux devices. With the Upswift platform users can deploy OTA updates, control, monitor, access, and secure IoT and Linux devices remotely. The vendor states that Upswift enables users to connect any type of Linux or IoT device to Upswift platform in less than 60 seconds. **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 3 **Who Is the Company Behind Frog Connect (formerly Upswift)?** - **Seller:** [JFrog Ltd](https://www.g2.com/sellers/jfrog-ltd) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Sunnyvale, CA - **Twitter:** @jfrog (23,175 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/jfrog-ltd/ (2,292 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ: FROG **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business ### 21. [Kaa](https://www.g2.com/products/kaa/reviews) The Kaa IoT Platform is a comprehensive solution for managing IoT devices and data, offering unmatched flexibility and scalability for diverse industrial applications. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Kaa?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Kaa?** - **Seller:** [KaaIoT Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kaaiot-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Miami Beach, US - **Twitter:** @KaaIoT (6,600 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaa-enterprise-iot-platform/ (43 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 150% Mid-Market ### 22. [nio](https://www.g2.com/products/nio/reviews) n.io is a software platform that creates the perfect digital nervous system of data, machines and humans. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate nio?** - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Device Workflows:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind nio?** - **Seller:** [n.io](https://www.g2.com/sellers/n-io) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @poweredbynio (12 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 23. [Ombori Grid](https://www.g2.com/products/ombori-grid/reviews) The Ombori Grid platform makes it quick and easy to create unique IoT, Digital Signage and Mobile experiences. Deploy no-code, ready-made and customizable apps from the Grid Marketplace or develop your own. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ombori Grid?** - **Data Syncronization:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ombori Grid?** - **Seller:** [OmboriGrid AB (publ)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/omborigrid-ab-publ) - **HQ Location:** Dubai, AE - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/phygrid/ (17 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business #### What Are Ombori Grid's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Customization (1 reviews) - Low Code/No Code (1 reviews) - User-Friendly (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Customization (1 reviews) ### 24. [Onomondo](https://www.g2.com/products/onomondo/reviews) Onomondo is an IoT connectivity platform that turns telecom complexity into clarity. Our cloud native core unifies 600+ carrier networks, delivering M2M connectivity with NB-IoT, LTE-M, and traditional cellular technologies across 180+ countries through one API and platform. Our global IoT SIMs connect devices in logistics, automotive, energy, and beyond, with use cases from EV chargers to asset tracking. With real-time diagnostics and simple data routing, teams can identify issues in minutes and launch at scale. From the first prototype to a global fleet, Onomondo keeps infrastructure invisible so innovators can focus on building. IoT SIMs Efficiently deploy one SIM, APN, and SKU. Save time and effort on configuring and inventory management. Coverage Create coverage maps exactly where you need them. With non-steered SIMs, connect devices to over 650+ networks in 180+ countries. Platform Control and monitor your entire IoT fleet with our powerful platform, featuring real-time insights. Insights Quickly fix issues and keep devices online. Access the data you need to solve problems with our powerful network insight tools. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 20 **How Do G2 Users Rate Onomondo?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Onomondo?** - **Seller:** [Onomondo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/onomondo) - **Year Founded:** 2012 - **HQ Location:** Copenhagen, DK - **Twitter:** @onomondo (306 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/onomondo (111 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market #### What Are Onomondo's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - API Integration (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) - Features (2 reviews) - Simple (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (2 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) - SIM Issues (1 reviews) - Technical Issues (1 reviews) ### 25. [ThingLogix Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thinglogix-platform/reviews) ThingLogix Foundry is an open-source application development framework designed to accelerate the creation of serverless, cloud-native applications on Amazon Web Services . It empowers businesses to rapidly design, develop, and deploy applications by leveraging modern serverless cloud technologies, facilitating digital transformation and innovation. Key Features and Functionality: - Speedy Development: Significantly reduces application development time, enabling faster time-to-market. - Innovation Acceleration: Simplifies the creation of event-driven and AI applications using the latest technologies. - Reliability and Confidence: Utilizes native cloud services to ensure secure and reliable application operations. - Scalability: Provides instant scalability without the need to manage underlying infrastructure. - Customization and Flexibility: Allows businesses to build applications using their preferred tools and languages. - Well-Architected Framework: Available on the AWS Marketplace, adhering to AWS best practices for application development. Primary Value and Problem Solved: ThingLogix Foundry addresses the challenges of developing and deploying modern applications by offering a framework that accelerates development, reduces costs, and enhances scalability. By leveraging serverless cloud computing services on AWS, Foundry enables companies to innovate quickly, streamline operations, and drive long-term growth without the complexities of managing infrastructure. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate ThingLogix Platform?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Data Syncronization:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Analytics:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Device Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind ThingLogix Platform?** - **Seller:** [ThingLogix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/thinglogix) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, US - **Twitter:** @ThingLogix (470 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3768095 (29 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 50% Mid-Market ## What Is IoT Platforms? [IoT Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-management) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to IoT Platforms? - [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms) - [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms) - [Industrial IoT Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/industrial-iot) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right IoT Platforms? ### What You Should Know About IoT Platforms Software ### What is IoT Platforms Software? The internet of things (IoT) is rapidly growing, becoming more common and accessible as a business strategy with each passing day. It is now a key priority in digital transformation for millions of companies across the spectrum of industry, from retail to manufacturing to city government and infrastructure planning. IoT platforms are enabling business teams to connect IoT devices and configure IoT ecosystems using internal resources, without needing to recruit third-party developers. Whether deploying industrial IoT devices or customer-facing IoT applications, these solutions can put a smart ecosystem within reach so users can realize the benefits faster and with minimal cost. In the early days of connected devices, due to high costs and the complexity of the technology, the deployment of a fully realized IoT architecture was hard to achieve for smaller businesses or those without the correct resources. Today, IoT platforms offer an end to end solution that makes it easier for businesses to implement device connectivity for any number of use cases. These robust software solutions provide intuitive interfaces for blueprinting and modifying new ecosystems of IoT devices, whether in customer environments, workplace settings, or some combination of the two. In a number of cases, these solutions also assist with device security, data collection and analytics, and hardware management, while integrating with other IoT products that help perform these tasks. The market for IoT platforms is growing alongside the number of IoT devices—this category of software will continue to evolve as the capabilities become more rich and varied. As it stands, the [IoT platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms) category features a diverse selection of applications that any company can utilize to connect their devices to the cloud and unlock the potential of enterprise IoT. Key Benefits of IoT Platforms Software - Design and execute complex IoT projects using internal resources - Establish communication protocols for connected hardware - Determine which data will be collected by sensors and which actions will be carried out by IoT devices - Integrate business systems and software with connected assets to allow the smooth, continuous flow of data ### Why Use IoT Platforms Software? The rise of IoT is unparalleled in scope; the already billions of devices involved will likely multiply in the next several years. Growth of the IoT space is tied to its seemingly limitless applications, as more industries find unique ways to utilize smart sensors and devices in some way. As with [artificial intelligence (AI) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/artificial-intelligence), the IoT is considered a new frontier in technology, and may fundamentally change the way that we work and live in the coming years—for some, it already has. IoT platforms are tools that businesses can adopt when plotting and launching IoT initiatives of their own. These advanced applications help design workflows and communication flows that make connected hardware work together, gather data, and trigger events in a business. Programming an IoT environment using one of these applications allows companies to deploy this complex technology in a business and create a unique network of devices. By enabling business assets with IoT sensors and connecting them using an IoT platform, a business can maximize operational efficiency, reshape the customer experience, and uncover new revenue streams. Tackling these efforts in-house with help from an IoT platform can help convert edge devices online in short order, performing and generating data in a way that best suits a company’s needs. ### Who Uses IoT Platforms Software? As the IoT becomes more commonplace in business strategy, the range of use cases for IoT platforms expands and other solutions related to smart devices, such as IoT data. Depending on the size and structure of an organization, a company may enlist different individuals or teams to build out functional IoT networks, maintain them, and perform additional tasks related to these efforts. When considering an IoT platform for a business, it is important to consider which employees or teams will handle the initial task of enabling devices and establishing actionable frameworks. These may include designated IoT specialists, product teams, or IT specialists. Third-party agencies such as [IoT development services providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/internet-of-things-iot-developers) are also common users of these platforms, and may leverage one of the solutions in this category in the event that a company outsources part or all of the design and implementation of an IoT infrastructure. ### IoT Platforms Software Features The products in this category offer diverse tool kits for building custom IoT applications. With the help of smart sensors and routers, a business can leverage these platforms to transform objects into smart objects, which can perform a variety of intelligent tasks and generate actionable insights across the operation. An IoT platform comparison can be especially challenging, as IoT platform providers each take a unique approach to the design and deployment of these applications. The following are some primary features users may encounter during when deciding on the best IoT hub. **Application development —** The core functionality of these advanced platforms is assistance with syncing internet-enabled devices and connecting them to the cloud so they can generate and share data, as well as trigger actions, send alerts, and automate tasks. This is accomplished through the development of proprietary applications that work with a particular fleet of devices, so they can perform to a company’s desired specifications. IoT platforms typically include a development interface in which users can build out these applications, or at least lay the groundwork, with little or no advanced coding. A number of platforms offer varying levels of development assistance, so complex modifications can be easily achieved with a higher degree of coding. These tools are often designed to help teams with limited IoT experience connect and assign protocols to their smart devices, regardless of the device type. **Rules engine —** Once a fleet of devices is established and successfully connected to the network, users will need to determine a set of rules for the devices to follow. These frameworks are put in place to ensure each device reaches its potential as part of an IoT environment, from operational analytics to time sensitive actions in response to events and observations. Using an IoT platform, business teams can write and deploy these rule sets and assign different rules to distributed devices as needed. As IoT efforts are launched and optimized over time, users can adjust the protocols for each device based on outcomes and changing business needs. **Permissions and access —** When adopting an IoT strategy for a business, it is essential to consider who will be granted access to the backend with regard to connecting new devices, management of devices and workflows, and handling of data. Not only is this required to ensure the successful deployment and utilization of smart devices, but to prevent unwanted access or modifications. IoT platforms may provide various settings for controlling who has access and to what extent they can make changes to an open IoT architecture. As new employees are assigned to IoT responsibilities or roles change within an organization, administrators can update system permissions and the specific details of each user account. **Device management and analytics —** Making the most of a functional IoT fleet will entail a number of tasks, ranging from device audits and firmware updates to cleaning and sorting of device data. Depending on the platform a company uses, these ongoing efforts may require additional software applications or involve tools that come included on the IoT platform. When researching potential solutions for a business, take note of its device management and data analytics features to determine which additional solutions users will need to consider. In situations where certain features are not included, IoT platforms will typically integrate with other applications that perform these functions, and can work together to create a complete IoT stack. ### Potential Issues with IoT Platforms Software **Hardware issues —** Getting an IoT project off the ground requires more than a quality software program. It hinges on the objects themselves, and the smart sensors used to enable their IoT connectivity. Building out this fleet and maintaining its health can be an outsized challenge, and present a litany of unexpected hurdles over the course of an IoT launch campaign. Furthermore, these various hardware issues can interrupt the work being done on an IoT platform, and force delays or changes related to an IoT application. It is important to keep this in mind and allocate the necessary resources to device enablement, testing, and troubleshooting when deploying an IoT fleet. **Network issues —** In addition to the devices themselves, an IoT program is reliant on a high-powered, stable connection that unites devices to each other and the internet. With regard to the IoT, this typically requires specialized routers, modems, and network plans. Despite the advanced capabilities of smart devices and the technology woven through it all, there is still an ever-present possibility of network issues such as dropped signals and other disruptions, not to mention technical problems with network devices. Network difficulties during or after the build-out of an IoT architecture can be a roadblock for those in charge of a company’s IoT efforts. They might also create larger problems for the company or customers down the road as the company integrates the IoT into everyday operations. Any business considering an IoT investment should ensure that primary and edge networks are thoroughly tested in relation to the particular bandwidth and performance required of the IoT infrastructure, and upgraded as necessary for optimal strength and reliability. ### Software and Services Related to IoT Platforms Software A new IoT project is a significant undertaking for any business, involving a great deal of resources. There are a fast-growing number of solution vendors in the IoT space, and if considering an IoT initiative, there are a variety of products and services users might consider. [**IoT device management software**](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management) **—** IoT device management platforms provide a hub for monitoring and managing physical IoT devices after they are programmed and active within an IoT framework. While an IoT platform assists with the design and deployment of the frameworks that bring these devices together, IoT device management tools are built around the devices themselves, with real-time information on the entirety of connected objects. Through the use of these tools, IT specialists can track performance metrics of these devices, push critical updates for software and firmware, and control access to devices as needed, among other things. Certain IoT platforms offer some device management capabilities, but in some cases users might need separate solutions to achieve the desired level of visibility. [**IoT development tools**](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools) **—** IoT development tools are various developer-friendly solutions that assist with building and optimizing IoT applications. Whereas IoT platforms are often low- or no-code solutions for deploying a network of smart objects, IoT development tools are geared toward developers with experience writing code. A number of these solutions can be used to connect and control sensor-enabled devices, and may allow for greater customization or complexity in an IoT application than IoT platforms. Depending on the size and scope of an IoT project, users may decide to work with third-party [IoT developers](https://www.g2.com/categories/internet-of-things-iot-developers) or assign ongoing IoT development to an employee or team on staff. These individuals may use one or more IoT development tools to continue expanding, optimizing, and pushing the limits of an IoT infrastructure, or assist with other tasks related to IoT management. [**IoT analytics software**](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics) **—** A fleet of smart devices has the potential to unlock boundless insights across an operation, on matters from equipment performance to customer behavior. IoT analytics software is designed to help reveal this information, consuming large volumes of real-time data from device sensors and assisting with sorting, blending, and visualization of the most relevant findings. Depending on the types of devices, as well as their placement and assigned functions, users may choose to focus on any number of data variants. These can include environmental conditions, machine maintenance recommendations, and consumer product usage or interactions, among many others. IoT platforms may offer some form of reporting capabilities related to IoT networks or devices, but a standalone solution may be required for uncovering the full spectrum of insights that are possible with IoT-enabled objects. [**IoT security services**](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-services) **—** By connecting physical assets to an IoT network, a business is also creating new vulnerabilities for data theft, malware, and other digital security threats. It’s vital to take preventative measures with any IoT initiative, while being prepared for reactionary measures in the event of a data breach or another unwanted event. A third-party agency that offers IoT security services may be able to help with security recommendations or timely assistance with protecting IoT devices and the network as a whole. Internal teams may also utilize some form of [IoT security software](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security) to bolster the security of smart devices and user hubs, from user authentication to alerts about interrupted communications. Several IoT platforms and device managers offer some form of IoT security, but when mapping an IoT strategy for a business, users should consider additional services and software tools to properly safeguard devices and the critical business data they will collect. [**Iot developers**](https://www.g2.com/categories/internet-of-things-iot-developers) **—** Building a custom IoT application and enabling a fleet of connected devices may require more time, resources, or expertise than a business has to spare. Fortunately, there is a fast-growing community of professional developers that offer assistance with building smart devices and the applications that power them. If a company is considering an IoT project and would benefit from third-party assistance, they should consider reaching out to an IoT development services provider for a consultation and to learn how they might help their business along its IoT journey.