# Golioth, Google Cloud IoT Core vs Azure IoT Hub Comparison | | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 66 | 30 | 44 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (84.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Golioth Pros: - IoT Connectivity (8 reviews) - Ease of Use (5 reviews) Cons: - Poor Documentation (4 reviews) - Slow Performance (4 reviews) ### Google Cloud IoT Core **Not enough data** ### Azure IoT Hub **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (61 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (53 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (63 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Golioth #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: INDIVIDUAL Price: Free Per Month Key Features: - Single seat - Unlimited devices - Includes 1 project [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Google Cloud IoT Core #### 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 | |---|---|---| | **Golioth** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Sources | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | 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 | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | 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 | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Golioth** | 8.5/10 | 18 | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | 8.8/10 | 8 | #### Device Recognition | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Discovery** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Device Types** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Dashboard** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Monitoring | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Status** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Alerts & Notifications** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Analytics** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Provisioning | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Configuration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Event Triggering** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Firmware Updates** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | ### IoT Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Golioth** | 8.4/10 | 9 | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Design | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Interface** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Workflows** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Testing** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hardware Support** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Deployment** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Application Control | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Syncronization** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lifecycle Management** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Security Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Golioth** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | 7.9/10 | 5 | #### Connected Device Security | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | 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 | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Golioth** | 8.2/10 | 55 | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure IoT Hub** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Platform** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-Language Support** | 7.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Help Guides** | 8.6 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patches & Updates** | 8.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 8.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms) **Unique to Golioth (2):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools) **Unique to Google Cloud IoT Core (3):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms), [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions) **Unique to Azure IoT Hub (1):** [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Golioth | Google Cloud IoT Core | Azure IoT Hub | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 84.8% | 48.3% | 44.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 12.1% | 31.0% | 7.9% | | **Enterprise** | 3.0% | 20.7% | 47.4% | ### By Industry #### Golioth - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 13.6% - **Research:** 7.6% - **Computer Software:** 6.1% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.0% - **Computer Hardware:** 3.0% - **Defense & Space:** 3.0% - **Farming:** 3.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.0% - **Other:** 36.4% #### Google Cloud IoT Core - **Computer Software:** 13.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3% - **Education Management:** 10.3% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.9% - **Entertainment:** 6.9% - **Animation:** 3.4% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.4% - **Banking:** 3.4% - **Biotechnology:** 3.4% - **Other:** 31.0% #### 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% - 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Security](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-iot-ot-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (117 reviews) - [emnify](https://www.g2.com/products/emnify/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews) - [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Golioth No discussions available for this product. ### Google Cloud IoT Core 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/golioth-vs-google-cloud-iot-core-vs-azure-iot-hub)