# AWS IoT Device Management vs Azure IoT Central Comparison | | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 13 | 24 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (53.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS IoT Device Management #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure IoT Central #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### IoT Device Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Device Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Central** | N/A | N/A | #### Device Recognition | Feature | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Monitoring | Feature | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Device Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Provisioning | Feature | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT Device Management** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Central** | 9.4/10 | 12 | #### Application Design | Feature | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Interface** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | | **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Testing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | #### Application Control | Feature | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms) **Unique to Azure IoT Central (2):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [Stream Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stream-analytics) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS IoT Device Management | Azure IoT Central | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 53.8% | 46.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 15.4% | 26.7% | | **Enterprise** | 30.8% | 26.7% | ### By Industry #### AWS IoT Device Management - **Retail:** 15.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4% - **Banking:** 15.4% - **Manufacturing:** 7.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.7% - **Financial Services:** 7.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7% - **Computer Software:** 7.7% - **Computer Games:** 7.7% - **Architecture & Planning:** 7.7% #### Azure IoT Central - **Computer Software:** 33.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3% - **Program Development:** 6.7% - **Medical Devices:** 6.7% - **Media Production:** 6.7% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7% - **Automotive:** 6.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS IoT Device Management - [Azure IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews) - [Google Cloud IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-iot-core/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews) - [IBM Watson IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews) - [ThingsBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/thingsboard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews) - [JFrog](https://www.g2.com/products/jfrog-2024-03-28/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (122 reviews) - [emnify](https://www.g2.com/products/emnify/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews) - [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews) - [Golioth](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (66 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure IoT Central - [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) - [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (705 reviews) - [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Spotfire Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/spotfire-analytics/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (362 reviews) - [Tealium Customer Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/tealium-customer-data-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (474 reviews) - [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews) - [AWS IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-core/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS IoT Device Management No discussions available for this product. ### Azure IoT Central - Title: [What is the difference between IoT central and IoT hub?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-iot-central-and-iot-hub) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Central is more of a SaaS and IoT Hub more of a PaaS" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-iot-device-management-vs-azure-iot-central)