# Google Cloud IoT Core, ThingSpeak vs AWS IoT Core Comparison

| | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 15 | 17 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Google Cloud IoT Core

**Not enough data**

### ThingSpeak

**Not enough data**

### AWS IoT Core

Pros:
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)
- IoT Connectivity (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Google Cloud IoT Core

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ThingSpeak

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AWS IoT Core

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Analytics Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |

#### Device Recognition

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Provisioning

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Triggering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Diagnostics & Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firmware Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | 7.3/10 | 5 |

####  Application Design

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 

####  Application Control

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Syncronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |
| **ThingSpeak** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS IoT Core** | N/A | N/A |

#### Connected Device Security

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IoT Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OTA Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Google Cloud IoT Core (4):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [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 ThingSpeak (1):** [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms)

**Unique to AWS IoT Core (1):** [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Google Cloud IoT Core | ThingSpeak | AWS IoT Core | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.3% | 33.3% | 43.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.0% | 40.0% | 18.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 20.7% | 26.7% | 37.5% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### ThingSpeak

- **Information Technology and Services:** 46.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 13.3%
- **Real Estate:** 6.7%
- **Financial Services:** 6.7%
- **Design:** 6.7%
- **Construction:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7%
- **Capital Markets:** 6.7%

#### AWS IoT Core

- **Computer Software:** 37.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.3%
- **Hospitality:** 6.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.3%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 6.3%
- **Banking:** 6.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Google Cloud IoT Core

- [IBM Watson IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Azure IoT Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-hub/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (702 reviews)
- [Azure IoT Central](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [ThingsBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/thingsboard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Esper](https://www.g2.com/products/esper/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (238 reviews)
- [TrendMiner](https://www.g2.com/products/trendminer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (179 reviews)

### Alternatives to ThingSpeak

- [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 (702 reviews)
- [ThingsBoard](https://www.g2.com/products/thingsboard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [AWS IoT Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-analytics/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [TrendMiner](https://www.g2.com/products/trendminer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (179 reviews)
- [Seeq](https://www.g2.com/products/seeq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (150 reviews)
- [SensorCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sensorcloud/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Elastic Observability](https://www.g2.com/products/elastic-observability/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [Ubidots](https://www.g2.com/products/ubidots/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2 reviews)

### Alternatives to AWS IoT Core

- [IBM Watson IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Azure IoT Central](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-iot-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (417 reviews)
- [ThingWorx Industrial IOT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thingworx-industrial-iot-platform/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Pelion IoT Connectivity](https://www.g2.com/products/pelion-iot-connectivity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [EMQX](https://www.g2.com/products/emqx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Golioth](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Fogwing IIoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/fogwing-iiot-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (30 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Google Cloud IoT Core

No discussions available for this product.

### ThingSpeak

- Title: [What is ThingSpeak software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-thingspeak-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Is a platform helping you to track data acquire from either physical or virtual assets (devices, data from some webservices, etc.) specially enhancing the..."
- Title: [What are the features of ThingSpeak?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-thingspeak) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mainly real time viewer for IoT system signals"

### AWS IoT Core

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-cloud-iot-core-vs-thingspeak-vs-aws-iot-core)