# AWS IoT Core vs Hologram Comparison

| | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 63 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS IoT Core

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

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

### Hologram

Pros:
- API Integration (1 reviews)
- Custom Dashboards (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS IoT Core

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Hologram

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: IoT Connectivity

Price: Contact Us

Description: Own your IoT deployment with Hologram's cellular SIM cards and easy-to-use monitoring dashboard. Our seamless, global coverage, multi-carrier network and support specialists are here to help you connect and manage your IoT devices.

Key Features:
- Cellular IoT SIM Cards
- Global Cellular Connectivity
- Device Management Dashboard

[Learn more about Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Device Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hologram** | 8.1/10 | 18 |

#### Device Recognition

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Device Types** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Status** | Not enough data | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 

#### Provisioning

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Core** | 7.3/10 | 5 |
| **Hologram** | 9.1/10 | 10 |

####  Application Design

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interface** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Testing** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Hardware Support** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Application Deployment** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

####  Application Control

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

### IoT Connectivity Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hologram** | 8.7/10 | 24 |

#### Platform

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 
| **Plan Information** | Not enough data | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Connection Status** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **SIM Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (22 reviews) | 
| **Account Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Subscription Billing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Usage** | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Available Bandwidth** | Not enough data | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | 

### Industrial IoT

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hologram** | 8.7/10 | 15 |

#### Systems Management

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **System Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 

#### IoT Capabilities

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Resource Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Product Quality** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Predictive Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI -  Industrial IoT

| Feature | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms)


**Unique to Hologram (3):** [IoT Connectivity Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-connectivity-management), [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [Industrial IoT Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/industrial-iot)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS IoT Core | Hologram | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 43.8% | 69.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.8% | 29.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.5% | 1.6% | 

### 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%

#### Hologram

- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 9.7%
- **Farming:** 9.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.5%
- **Environmental Services:** 4.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 40.3%

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## 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)
- [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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- [Couchbase](https://www.g2.com/products/couchbase/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (150 reviews)
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### AWS IoT Core

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### Hologram

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