# Azure IoT Edge vs Azure IoT Hub Comparison | | Azure IoT Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 44 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure IoT Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure IoT Edge #### 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 Device Management Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | 8.8/10 | 8 | #### Device Recognition | Feature | Azure IoT Edge | 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 Edge | 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 Edge | 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 Security Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | 7.9/10 | 5 | #### Connected Device Security | Feature | Azure IoT Edge | 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 Edge | 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) | ### IoT Edge Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Edge | Feature | Azure IoT Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **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 Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **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 Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Edge AI Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure IoT Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms | Feature | Azure IoT Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Edge Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework and Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management - Edge AI Platforms | Feature | Azure IoT Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **Device Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Azure IoT Edge (2):** [IoT Edge Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-edge-platforms), [Edge AI Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/edge-ai-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 | Azure IoT Edge | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 45.5% | 44.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 27.3% | 7.9% | | **Enterprise** | 27.3% | 47.4% | ### By Industry #### Azure IoT Edge - **Telecommunications:** 18.2% - **Computer Software:** 18.2% - **Insurance:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Information Services:** 9.1% - **Industrial Automation:** 9.1% - **Hospitality:** 9.1% - **Higher Education:** 9.1% - **Design:** 9.1% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Azure IoT Edge - [AWS Greengrass](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-greengrass/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Portainer](https://www.g2.com/products/portainer/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (296 reviews) - [SUSE Rancher](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-rancher/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (151 reviews) - [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews) - [Userful Infinity Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/userful-infinity-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (169 reviews) - [Cumulocity](https://www.g2.com/products/cumulocity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (13 reviews) - [AWS Snowball](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-snowball/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (34 reviews) - [TagoIO](https://www.g2.com/products/tagoio/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (58 reviews) - [IBM Edge Application Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-edge-application-manager/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (10 reviews) - [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/products/rayven/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (29 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Azure IoT Edge No discussions available for this product. ### Azure IoT Hub No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-iot-edge-vs-azure-iot-hub)