# AWS Greengrass vs AWS IoT Core Comparison

| | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 17 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Greengrass

**Not enough data**

### AWS IoT Core

Pros:
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)
- IoT Connectivity (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Greengrass

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AWS IoT Core

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Greengrass** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | 7.3/10 | 5 |

####  Application Design

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interface** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Testing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 

####  Application Control

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Development Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Greengrass** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patches & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Edge Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Greengrass** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |

#### Edge

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Containerization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Stability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Edge AI Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Greengrass** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |

#### Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework and Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management - Edge AI Platforms

| Feature | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to AWS Greengrass (3):** [IoT Edge Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-edge-platforms), [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools), [Edge AI Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/edge-ai-platforms)

**Unique to AWS IoT Core (1):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Greengrass | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 45.0% | 43.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 18.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 37.5% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Greengrass

- **Information Technology and Services:** 35.0%
- **Computer Software:** 30.0%
- **Internet:** 10.0%
- **Retail:** 5.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.0%
- **E-Learning:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 5.0%
- **Animation:** 5.0%

#### AWS IoT Core

- **Computer Software:** 37.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.3%
- **Hospitality:** 6.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.3%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 6.3%
- **Banking:** 6.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Greengrass

- [Azure IoT Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-edge/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Portainer](https://www.g2.com/products/portainer/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [Userful Infinity Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/userful-infinity-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (169 reviews)
- [SUSE Rancher](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-rancher/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (122 reviews)
- [Golioth](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [TagoIO](https://www.g2.com/products/tagoio/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (56 reviews)
- [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Cisco IoT Cloud Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-iot-cloud-connect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (33 reviews)

### Alternatives to AWS IoT Core

- [Google Cloud IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-iot-core/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [IBM Watson IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Azure IoT Central](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [ThingWorx Industrial IOT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thingworx-industrial-iot-platform/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Pelion IoT Connectivity](https://www.g2.com/products/pelion-iot-connectivity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [EMQX](https://www.g2.com/products/emqx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Golioth](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (66 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Greengrass

- Title: [What is AWS Greengrass used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-greengrass-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "AWS Greengrass makes smart devices smarter and better by letting them process data locally before sending it to the cloud. This allows devices to process..."

### AWS IoT Core

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-greengrass-vs-aws-iot-core)