# Azure IoT Central vs Cumulocity Comparison | | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 24 | 13 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Azure IoT Central **Not enough data** ### Cumulocity Pros: - User Interface (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Beginner Difficulty (2 reviews) - Difficult Customization (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure IoT Central #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Cumulocity #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### IoT Analytics Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Cumulocity** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Sources | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Stability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Metrics | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Device Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Operational Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Device Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Cumulocity** | N/A | N/A | #### Device Recognition | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **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 | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **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 | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Central** | 9.4/10 | 12 | | **Cumulocity** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Design | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **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 | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **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 Edge Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Central** | N/A | N/A | | **Cumulocity** | N/A | N/A | #### Edge | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Local processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Edge Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Edge Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Edge Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Operations | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Performance | Feature | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Containerization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Stability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms) **Unique to Azure IoT Central (1):** [Stream Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/stream-analytics) **Unique to Cumulocity (2):** [IoT Edge Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-edge-platforms), [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure IoT Central | Cumulocity | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 46.7% | 46.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.7% | 23.1% | | **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 30.8% | ### 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% #### Cumulocity - **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4% - **Computer Software:** 15.4% - **Telecommunications:** 7.7% - **Retail:** 7.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.7% - **Law Enforcement:** 7.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 7.7% - **Chemicals:** 7.7% - **Automotive:** 7.7% - **Other:** 7.7% --- ## 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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" ### Cumulocity No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-iot-central-vs-cumulocity)