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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Contact Us 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available
Blynk IoT platform
Star Rating
(28)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Star Rating
(195)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Particle excels in its Device Discovery capabilities, allowing for seamless integration of new devices into the network, while Blynk IoT platform users mention that its Device Workflows feature provides a more intuitive way to manage device interactions.
- Reviewers mention that Particle's Data Security rating of 8.7 is a strong point, ensuring robust protection for sensitive information, whereas Blynk's rating of 8.0 indicates room for improvement in this area.
- G2 users highlight Particle's Analytics capabilities, scoring 8.3, which provide valuable insights into device performance, while Blynk users report a higher score of 8.7, indicating a more comprehensive analytics suite that aids in decision-making.
- Users on G2 appreciate Particle's Application Deployment ease, scoring 8.7, which simplifies the process of launching applications, while Blynk's score of 8.6 shows it also offers a solid deployment experience, but with slightly less user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Particle's Customization options, with a score of 7.4, allow for tailored solutions, but Blynk's higher score of 7.4 indicates that it may offer more flexible customization features that cater to diverse user needs.
- Users say that Particle's Help Guides are rated at 7.8, providing decent support for users, while Blynk's higher score of 8.5 suggests that its documentation and support resources are more comprehensive and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blynk IoT platform
FREE
Free
For exploration and early prototyping
- 400 Hardware Connectors (firmware libraries)
- WiFi, Ethernet, Cellular, BLE connectivity support
- Blynk.Cloud
Particle
FREE support for up to 100,000 Data Operations per month
Contact Us
100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available
- Add-Ons Available
Free Trial
Blynk IoT platform
Free Trial is available
Particle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
12
8.6
123
Ease of Use
9.0
13
8.8
124
Ease of Setup
8.6
7
8.6
49
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.8
48
Quality of Support
8.1
12
8.2
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
8.4
45
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
11
8.4
107
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
7.5
53
Not enough data
6.3
31
Not enough data
7.4
44
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.3
48
Application Design
9.0
7
7.3
62
7.4
7
7.2
54
8.6
7
7.7
48
9.0
7
7.4
53
7.6
7
8.2
61
8.6
7
8.7
56
Application Control
7.3
5
7.9
29
7.8
6
8.4
43
8.0
5
8.7
43
8.7
5
8.4
48
8.1
6
8.4
39
8.7
5
8.3
43
Systems Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
IoT Capabilities
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
5.8
30
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.4
45
Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management - Edge AI Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blynk IoT platform and Particle are categorized as IoT Development Tools and IoT Platforms
Unique Categories
Blynk IoT platform has no unique categories
Particle is categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Industrial IoT, and Edge AI Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blynk IoT platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Particle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Education Management
10.7%
Computer Software
10.7%
Consumer Services
7.1%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
39.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Higher Education
7.2%
Computer Software
6.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.9%
Other
70.0%
Discussions
What is Blynk and why it is used in IoT?
1 Comment
SS
Blynk is used in IoT applications because it allows users to easily create custom user interfaces for their devices, without the need for extensive...Read more
What is Blynk app used for?
1 Comment
IL
So many different use cases! Many smart home device manufacturers build consumer facing apps for their devices using Blynk's no-code app builder....Read more
Blynk IoT platform has no more discussions with answers
How do I get started with Particle device?
2 Comments
RL
The easiest way is to get one of their development kits, then you just need to open up a browser and start coding using the device reference alongside the...Read more
Can you use a local IDE?
2 Comments
RN
Yes. We use Visual Studio Code. There are plenty of Particle tools available for VS code platform.Read more
Does the studios team only review engagements that are implementing with Particle Hardware and Device Cloud?
1 Comment
Official Response from Particle
Yes - with thousands of solutions being developed and deployed using our platform, we’ve seen it all and can quickly make recommendations on how to improve...Read more
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