# Kontakt.io, ThingsBoard vs Google Cloud IoT Core Comparison | | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 19 | 7 | 30 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Kontakt.io #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### ThingsBoard #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Google Cloud IoT Core #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Business Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Reports | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Self Service | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Advanced Analytics | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Reports | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Location Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | 8.0/10 | 6 | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Cartography | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Map Design** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vector Mapping ** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Overlaying** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Analysis** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Distance Analysis ** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spatial Analysis** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Stream** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Design** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API Integrations** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Asset Tracking | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | 9.3/10 | 7 | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Asset Definition | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Asset Register - Asset Tracking** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Relationships - Asset Tracking** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Costs - Asset Tracking** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Asset Tracking | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Location - Asset Tracking** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Status - Asset Tracking** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **History - Asset Tracking** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Asset Tracking | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Digital Wayfinding | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | 8.6/10 | 5 | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Customization | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Enhance maps** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Themes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Update** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audio** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Create maps** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics - Digital Wayfinding | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Deployment** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Indoor and outdoor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Positioning systems** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Wayfinding | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Analytics Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Sources | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Device Recognition | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | ### Medical IoT | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Systems Management | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### IoT Capabilities | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Smart Medical Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patient Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Application Design | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Hardware Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Application Control | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Connected Device Security | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud 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 | ### Smart Spaces | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Kontakt.io** | N/A | N/A | | **ThingsBoard** | N/A | N/A | | **Google Cloud IoT Core** | N/A | N/A | #### Space Intelligence & Analytics - Smart Spaces | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Environmental Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Space Utilization Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Occupancy Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### IoT & Device Integration - Smart Spaces | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Smart Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API & System Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IoT Sensor Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Edge Data Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Space Management & Experience - Smart Spaces | Feature | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Digital Wayfinding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visitor & Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workplace Experience Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workspace & Room Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Kontakt.io (5):** [Medical IoT Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-iot), [Digital Wayfinding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-wayfinding), [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence), [Asset Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/asset-tracking), [ Smart Spaces Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/smart-spaces) **Unique to ThingsBoard (2):** [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms), [IoT Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-analytics-platforms) **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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Kontakt.io | ThingsBoard | Google Cloud IoT Core | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 44.4% | 50.0% | 48.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.9% | 33.3% | 31.0% | | **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 16.7% | 20.7% | ### By Industry #### Kontakt.io - **Computer Software:** 22.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 16.7% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 11.1% - **Research:** 5.6% - **Oil & Energy:** 5.6% - **Mining & Metals:** 5.6% - **Hospitality:** 5.6% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.6% - **Environmental Services:** 5.6% #### ThingsBoard - **Oil & Energy:** 25.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 25.0% - **Defense & Space:** 25.0% - **Computer Software:** 25.0% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Kontakt.io - [Agentforce Sales (formerly Salesforce Sales Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-sales-formerly-salesforce-sales-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25784 reviews) - [Samsara](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3988 reviews) - [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3650 reviews) - [Motive](https://www.g2.com/products/motive-technologies/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2970 reviews) - [MaintainX](https://www.g2.com/products/maintainx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1508 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[ThingSpeak](https://www.g2.com/products/thingspeak/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews) - [IBM Watson IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-watson-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (22 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) - [Cumulocity](https://www.g2.com/products/cumulocity/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (13 reviews) ### 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 (705 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) - [AWS IoT Core](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot-core/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews) - [ThingSpeak](https://www.g2.com/products/thingspeak/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Kontakt.io No discussions available for this product. ### ThingsBoard No discussions available for this product. ### Google Cloud IoT Core No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kontakt-io-vs-thingsboard-vs-google-cloud-iot-core)