# Azure IoT Central vs Azure IoT Hub Comparison

| | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 44 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure IoT Central

#### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Device Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure IoT Central** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure IoT Hub** | 8.8/10 | 8 |

#### Device Recognition

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Device Types** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Status** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Provisioning

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure IoT Central** | 9.4/10 | 12 |
| **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A |

####  Application Design

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interface** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Workflows** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Testing** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Support** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Deployment** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

####  Application Control

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### IoT Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure IoT Central** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure IoT Hub** | 7.9/10 | 5 |

#### Connected Device Security

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Identity Lifecycle** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Behavior Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Incident Response** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **IoT Network Security** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **OTA Updates** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

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## 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)

**Unique to Azure IoT Hub (1):** [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure IoT Central | Azure IoT Hub | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 46.7% | 44.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.7% | 7.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 47.4% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### 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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## Alternatives

### 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 (723 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 (479 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 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)

### Alternatives to Azure IoT Hub

- [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 (723 reviews)
- [AWS IoT Device Management](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-device-management/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (13 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)
- [AWS IoT Device Defender](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-device-defender/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [JFrog](https://www.g2.com/products/jfrog-2024-03-28/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (140 reviews)
- [Palo Alto Networks IoT/OT Security](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-iot-ot-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [emnify](https://www.g2.com/products/emnify/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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"

### Azure IoT Hub

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-iot-central-vs-azure-iot-hub)