# Mainflux Reviews
**Vendor:** Mainflux  
**Category:** [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About Mainflux
Mainflux is a secure, scalable, open-source IoT platform written in Go and deployed in Docker.




## Mainflux Reviews
  ### 1. Advanced Software Infrastructure and Middleware Platform

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Manjinder Singh D. | IT Systems Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Mainflux?**

Mainflux provides flexibility in terms of device connectivity and data ingestion. It supports various communication protocols, such as MQTT, HTTP, CoAP, and WebSocket, allowing devices with different capabilities to connect to the platform easily.

**What do you dislike about Mainflux?**

Setting up and configuring the platform, understanding its features, and developing custom applications may require time and effort. But can be mastered with some time.

**What problems is Mainflux solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Mainflux supports integration with other systems and platforms, allowing our company to combine IoT data with external services, applications, or cloud platforms. This enables the creation of end-to-end IoT solutions that seamlessly interact with existing infrastructure.



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## Mainflux Features
**Device Recognition**
- Device Discovery
- Device Types
- Dashboard

**Platform**
- Dashboard
- Plan Information
- Connection Status
- SIM Management
- Account Alerts
- Subscription Billing

**Functionality**
- Platform
- Multi-Language Support
- Performance
- Help Guides
- Ease of Use
- Patches & Updates
- Integrations

**Monitoring**
- Device Status
- Alerts & Notifications
- Analytics

**Reporting**
- Data Usage
- Available Bandwidth
- Cost Analytics

**Provisioning**
- Remote Configuration
- Event Triggering
- Device Diagnostics & Repair
- Firmware Updates

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