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Alibaba Cloud IoT Platform vs Cumulocity IoT
Both stand on iot device management platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Visit Alibaba Cloud IoT Platform 
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb
Cumulocity IoT combines device connectivity, management, analytics, and deployment choices for IoT operations. Consider the trial device limit and annual Starter cost when assessing fit.
Visit Cumulocity IoTThe facts
| Alibaba Cloud IoT Platform | Cumulocity IoT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Starter: €215 a year |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | alibabacloud.com | cumulocity.com |
| On iot device management platforms | #15 of 18 | #11 of 18 |
Alibaba Cloud IoT Platform: what it does well
Cumulocity IoT: what it does well
- Supports HTTP REST, MQTT, LWM2M, and certified gateways.
- Device management includes remote troubleshooting and replacement.
- Offers real-time analytics and dashboards.
- Supports air-gapped on-premises deployment.
- The 30-day trial allows up to 10 devices.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Starter costs €215 a month billed annually.
- The trial is limited to 10 connected devices.
- Starter includes 30-day data retention.
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