# AWS IoT Core, Golioth vs IBM Watson IoT Platform Comparison | | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 17 | 66 | 22 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Per Month | Starting at $500.00 USD* per instance per month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS IoT Core Pros: - Cloud Integration (1 reviews) - IoT Connectivity (1 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (1 reviews) - Limited Customization (1 reviews) ### Golioth Pros: - IoT Connectivity (8 reviews) - Ease of Use (5 reviews) Cons: - Poor Documentation (4 reviews) - Slow Performance (4 reviews) ### IBM Watson IoT Platform **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (61 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (53 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (63 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS IoT Core #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Golioth #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: INDIVIDUAL Price: Free Per Month Key Features: - Single seat - Unlimited devices - Includes 1 project [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### IBM Watson IoT Platform #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: IoT Platform - Connection Service Price: Starting at $500.00 USD* per instance per month Description: Pre-integrated ready-to-run IoT solution to quickly get started. <br><br> - 1,000 sensor type devices included<br> - Technical support included<br> - Minimum one month <br><br> *Price shown excludes any applicable taxes [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### IoT Analytics Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Golioth** | N/A | N/A | | **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Sources | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Stability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Metrics | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Operational Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Device Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Golioth** | 8.5/10 | 18 | | **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Device Recognition | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Types** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Monitoring | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Status** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Provisioning | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | ### IoT Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Core** | 7.3/10 | 5 | | **Golioth** | 8.4/10 | 9 | | **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Design | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Interface** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Testing** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Hardware Support** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Deployment** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Application Control | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | ### IoT Development Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Golioth** | 8.2/10 | 55 | | **IBM Watson IoT Platform** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Platform** | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | 7.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | Not enough data | 8.6 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 8.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Patches & Updates** | Not enough data | 8.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms) **Unique to Golioth (2):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools) **Unique to IBM Watson IoT Platform (2):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS IoT Core | Golioth | IBM Watson IoT Platform | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 43.8% | 84.8% | 47.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 18.8% | 12.1% | 23.8% | | **Enterprise** | 37.5% | 3.0% | 28.6% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Golioth - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 13.6% - **Research:** 7.6% - **Computer Software:** 6.1% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.0% - **Computer Hardware:** 3.0% - **Defense & Space:** 3.0% - **Farming:** 3.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.0% - **Other:** 36.4% #### IBM Watson IoT Platform - **Computer Software:** 19.0% - **Information Services:** 9.5% - **Accounting:** 4.8% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.8% - **Computer Hardware:** 4.8% - **Construction:** 4.8% - **Education Management:** 4.8% - **Environmental Services:** 4.8% - **Government Administration:** 4.8% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8% - **Other:** 33.3% --- ## Alternatives ### 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) - [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) - [Fogwing IIoT 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reviews) - [Telnyx IoT](https://www.g2.com/products/telnyx-iot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (69 reviews) - [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews) ### Alternatives to IBM Watson IoT Platform - [Google Cloud IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-iot-core/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Azure IoT Central](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews) - [Azure IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews) - [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews) - [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews) - [ThingSpeak](https://www.g2.com/products/thingspeak/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews) - [TrendMiner](https://www.g2.com/products/trendminer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (179 reviews) - [ThingWorx Industrial IOT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thingworx-industrial-iot-platform/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS IoT Core No discussions available for this product. ### Golioth No discussions available for this product. ### IBM Watson IoT Platform No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-iot-core-vs-golioth-vs-ibm-watson-iot-platform)