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# Hologram vs Particle Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Hologram** [

4.5/5(63)

](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews#reviews)

**Particle** [

4.5/5(195)

](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Hologram**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** · IoT Connectivity

**Particle**
 **Contact Us** 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available · FREE support for up to 100,000 Data Operations per month 

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Hologram**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 8 responses

**Particle**
5 months

Based on 15 responses

Return on Investment

**Hologram**
11 months5 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

**Particle**
16 months

Based on 9 responses

Perceived Cost

**Hologram**
$$$$$

**Particle**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Hologram**
9%

**Particle**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Hologram**
[
API Integration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2238794&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Custom Dashboards (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2238840&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2238821&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2238854&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Particle**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Hologram**
 ![Hologram screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/172421/5ebaef5f15758b2d237df143-sim-back-floating.png)

**Particle**
 ![Particle screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/158585/tracker-one-iso-closed-plugged-1000x.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Hologram**

8.5

8.548

**Particle**

8.6

8.6123

Ease of Use

**Hologram**

9.0

9.049

**Particle**

8.8

8.8124

Ease of Setup

**Hologram**

8.9

8.933

**Particle**

8.6

8.649

Ease of Admin

**Hologram**

8.6

8.632

**Particle**

8.8

8.848

Quality of Support

**Hologram**

8.0

8.043

**Particle**

8.2

8.2112

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Hologram**

8.6

8.632

**Particle**

8.4

8.445

Product Direction (% positive)

**Hologram**

8.5

8.539

**Particle**

8.4

8.4107

Features

IoT Platforms[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

10

8.1

72

 Application Design

Interface

9.7(won by 2.4)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

62

Templates

9.0(won by 1.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

54

Device Workflows

9.8(won by 2.1)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

48

Testing

8.8(won by 1.4)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

53

Hardware Support

8.5(won by 0.3)

9

8.2

61

Application Deployment

9.0(won by 0.3)

10

8.7

56

 Application Control

Data Migration

7.5

6

7.9(won by 0.4)

29

Data Syncronization

8.6(won by 0.2)

7

8.4

43

Data Security

10.0(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

43

Integrations

9.5(won by 1.1)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

48

Lifecycle Management

9.8(won by 1.4)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

39

Analytics

8.9(won by 0.6)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

43

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Connectivity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Event Triggered Actions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prototype Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.7

69

Functionality

Ease of Use

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

55

File Management

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

53

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

6.3(won by default)

31

Customization

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

44

Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

53

Help Guides

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

52

Patching & Updates

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

48

IoT Device Management Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

18

Not enough data

Device Recognition

Device Discovery

7.4(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Device Types

7.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Dashboard

8.8(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Monitoring

Device Status

9.1(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Alerts & Notifications

9.1(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Analytics

8.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Provisioning

Remote Configuration

7.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Event Triggering

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Device Diagnostics & Repair

7.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Firmware Updates

6.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

IoT Connectivity Management[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

24

Not enough data

Platform

Dashboard

9.1(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Plan Information

8.6(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Connection Status

9.2(won by default)

22

Not enough data

SIM Management

9.4(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Account Alerts

8.2(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Subscription Billing

7.9(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Reporting

Data Usage

8.7(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Available Bandwidth

8.9(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Cost Analytics

8.0(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Industrial IoT[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

15

Not enough data

Systems Management

Device Discovery

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

System Integration

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Remote Access

8.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Workflows

8.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Hardware

9.1(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Dashboard

9.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

IoT Capabilities

Process Automation

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Security

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Safety

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Environmental Conditions

8.1(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Resource Optimization

8.5(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Product Quality

8.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

8.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Analytics

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Industrial IoT

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Development Tools[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.2

69

Functionality

Platform

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

58

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

5.8(won by default)

30

Performance

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

59

Help Guides

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

57

Ease of Use

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

60

Patches & Updates

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

53

Integrations

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

45

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Manufacturing[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warehouse Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Configurator

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supply Chain Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Material Requirements Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sustainability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unattended Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lot Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

MES

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capacity Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Edge AI Platforms[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms

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

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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Hologram](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/39c4b5f711febe13e4dd7e8ba1120dcc/hologram.svg "Hologram")](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews)

Hologram

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

69.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.6%

[![Particle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fe960af3f54277a63d7dc714883d9cee/particle.svg "Particle")](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews)

Particle

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

72.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

15.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

69.4%

72.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

29.0%

15.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

1.6%

12.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Hologram](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/39c4b5f711febe13e4dd7e8ba1120dcc/hologram.svg "Hologram")](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews)
Hologram

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

9.7%

Farming

9.7%

Automotive

6.5%

Environmental Services

4.8%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

4.8%

Other

64.5%

[![Particle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fe960af3f54277a63d7dc714883d9cee/particle.svg "Particle")](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews)
Particle

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%

FAQs

## Hologram vs Particle FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Hologram vs Particle?

Hologram and Particle are both highly rated IoT Device Management Platforms, but Hologram stands out for its ease of setup and customer support, while Particle is noted for its robust hardware and software ecosystem.

| [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) | [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (63 reviews) | 4.5/5 (195 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.9 | 8.6 |
| 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Customer Support | Hardware and Software Reliability |

### How do the pricing models of Hologram and Particle compare?

Hologram and Particle are rated at parity for value, with both products receiving strong satisfaction scores for pricing and cost-related dimensions.

- **Hologram:** In recent reviews, many reviewers highlight Hologram's clear pricing structure and cost-effectiveness for IoT connectivity, especially for low data consumption devices.
- **Particle:** Reviewers note that Particle's platform is cost-effective for development and prototyping, but mention that scaling up with Particle can become pricey, particularly for large fleets or consumer products.

### What are the best alternatives to Hologram and Particle?

The top three alternatives to Hologram and Particle are Blynk IoT platform, emnify, and Visual Studio.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hologram](https://www.g2.com/products/hologram/reviews) | 4.5/5 (63 reviews) | Small-Business | Clear pricing structure, cost-effective for low data usage | Customer Support |
| [Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews) | 4.5/5 (195 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost-effective for prototyping, higher cost at scale | Hardware and Software Reliability |
| [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (28 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [emnify](https://www.g2.com/products/emnify/reviews) | 4.9/5 (92 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4004 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which IoT Device Management Platforms features should I prioritize when comparing Hologram and Particle?

Buyers should prioritize Dashboard, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, API Integration, and Remote Management when comparing Hologram and Particle.

- **Dashboard:** Hologram is frequently praised for its easy-to-navigate dashboard (all-time mentions: 1); Particle is also noted for a powerful device management dashboard in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** Hologram scores 8.9; Particle scores 8.6.
- **Quality of Support:** Hologram scores 8.0; Particle scores 8.2.
- **API Integration:** Hologram has 1 all-time mention for API integration; Particle is noted for robust documentation and developer tools in recent reviews.
- **Remote Management:** Hologram has 1 all-time mention for remote management; Particle is cited for OTA updates and remote device control in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Hologram vs Particle?

Hologram's headline strength is customer support, while Particle's is hardware and software reliability.

- **Hologram strengths:** Customer support (all-time mentions: 1), easy setup, reliable connectivity, intuitive dashboard, robust API, and global coverage.
- **Hologram trade-offs:** Limited customization (all-time mentions: 1), limited features (all-time mentions: 1), occasional latency issues, and some concerns about long-term pricing flexibility.
- **Particle strengths:** Hardware and software reliability, fast deployment, strong documentation, OTA updates, and a supportive developer community.
- **Particle trade-offs:** Higher costs when scaling, depreciation of hardware features, and some reviewers note customer service can be inconsistent.

### Is Hologram or Particle better for small businesses?

Hologram is the better fit for small businesses, as both products are most popular in the small-business segment, but Hologram's recent reviews emphasize ease of use and cost-effectiveness for small deployments.

- **Hologram:** Small-Business segment; reviewers highlight straightforward setup, transparent pricing, and strong support for small-scale and startup deployments.
- **Particle:** Small-Business segment; reviewers note ease of prototyping and robust tools, but mention higher costs at scale and some hardware depreciation concerns.

### Which IoT Device Management Platforms platform has better integrations?

Hologram and Particle are at parity for integrations, as neither product has recent reviewer-cited third-party integration mentions above the publish floor.

- **Hologram:** In recent reviews, API integration is mentioned as a strength, but no specific third-party tools are cited.
- **Particle:** Reviewers highlight robust documentation and developer tools, but do not cite specific third-party integrations in recent reviews.

### How do Hologram and Particle compare on customer support?

Hologram and Particle are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with Hologram at 8.0 and Particle at 8.2, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Hologram:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and knowledgeable support, with several citing positive experiences with technical assistance and customer service.
- **Particle:** Reviewers note fast and well-informed support, but some mention inconsistent follow-up on support tickets and occasional challenges with customer service responsiveness.

### Which is easier to implement, Hologram or Particle?

Hologram is rated slightly higher for Ease of Setup at 8.9 versus Particle's 8.6, a difference below the materiality threshold, indicating near parity.

- **Hologram:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with easy device provisioning and intuitive onboarding, especially for small deployments.
- **Particle:** Reviewers highlight quick setup and a low threshold for getting started, but note a steeper learning curve for advanced features and scaling.

### Which product has better Dashboard?

Hologram is favored for Dashboard, with reviewers frequently citing its intuitive and detailed dashboard as a key strength.

- **Hologram:** Dashboard is a recurring theme in reviews, with all-time mentions for custom dashboards (1) and positive feedback on visualization, device management, and ease of use.
- **Particle:** Reviewers note a powerful device management dashboard and console, with positive sentiment around monitoring, OTA updates, and device status visibility.

Alternatives

**Hologram Alternatives**

 ![emnify](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/31e8450e2e1fb4c1c43a59710e98303b/emnify.svg "emnify")

[
emnify
](/products/emnify/reviews)

 ![Datadog](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1498834114/datadog.svg "Datadog")

[
Datadog
](/products/datadog/reviews)

 ![SAP Business Technology Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b5f8f986beca96ab0027c693ee762fb9/sap-business-technology-platform.svg "SAP Business Technology Platform")

[
SAP Business Technology...
](/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews)

 ![Portainer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/823a192a63347dfd3ef633ab29c8797c/portainer.svg "Portainer")

[
Portainer
](/products/portainer/reviews)

**Particle Alternatives**

 ![Blynk IoT platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/57a76149c31596b1a79884f4729728df/blynk-iot-platform.svg "Blynk IoT platform")

[
Blynk IoT platform
](/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews)

 ![Visual Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/646c72569089375221819d6efbe819a0/visual-studio.svg "Visual Studio")

[
Visual Studio
](/products/visual-studio/reviews)

 ![Eclipse](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/99f6b354a419d817b55329e62b0ea83f/eclipse.svg "Eclipse")

[
Eclipse
](/products/eclipse/reviews)

 ![Xcode](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565953/xcode.svg "Xcode")

[
Xcode
](/products/xcode/reviews)

## Hologram vs Particle

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Hologram easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with Particle.

- Reviewers felt that Particle meets the needs of their business better than Hologram.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Particle is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Hologram over Particle.