# AWS IoT, ThingSpeak vs Azure IoT Hub Comparison | | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 108 | 15 | 44 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (63 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (63 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (62 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS IoT #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### ThingSpeak #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure IoT Hub #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### IoT Analytics Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Sources | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **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** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | 8.8/10 | 8 | #### Device Recognition | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Device Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Monitoring | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Provisioning | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | ### IoT Security Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | 7.9/10 | 5 | #### Connected Device Security | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | | **Identity Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Behavior Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Incident Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **IoT Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **OTA Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | | **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | ### IoT Development Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS IoT** | 8.8/10 | 18 | | **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Platform** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patches & Updates** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to AWS IoT (1):** [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools) **Unique to ThingSpeak (1):** [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms) **Unique to Azure IoT Hub (2):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS IoT | ThingSpeak | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 35.6% | 33.3% | 44.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 21.1% | 40.0% | 7.9% | | **Enterprise** | 43.3% | 26.7% | 47.4% | ### By Industry #### AWS IoT - **Computer Software:** 15.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6% - **Telecommunications:** 3.3% - **Automotive:** 3.3% - **Broadcast Media:** 3.3% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.3% - **Higher Education:** 2.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Other:** 40.0% #### ThingSpeak - **Information Technology and Services:** 46.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 13.3% - **Real Estate:** 6.7% - **Financial Services:** 6.7% - **Design:** 6.7% - **Construction:** 6.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7% - **Capital Markets:** 6.7% #### Azure IoT Hub - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.4% - **Computer Software:** 18.4% - **Accounting:** 5.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 5.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.3% - **Consumer Electronics:** 5.3% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.6% - **Chemicals:** 2.6% - **Other:** 26.3% --- ## 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Top Discussions ### AWS IoT No discussions available for this product. ### ThingSpeak - Title: [What is ThingSpeak software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-thingspeak-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Is a platform helping you to track data acquire from either physical or virtual assets (devices, data from some webservices, etc.) specially enhancing the..." - Title: [What are the features of ThingSpeak?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-thingspeak) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Mainly real time viewer for IoT system signals" ### Azure IoT Hub No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-iot-vs-thingspeak-vs-azure-iot-hub)