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Apache IoTDB vs Datacake
Both stand on iot analytics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Apache IoTDB provides a range of ingestion paths, query features and deployment options for IoT time-series data. For Java applications where write performance matters, its documentation recommends the Java Native API rather than JDBC inserts.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Datacake combines sensor dashboards, alert rules, integrations, and device templates, with a five-device free plan and paid tiers starting at €25 per month. Review device capacity and data-retention terms when choosing a plan.
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| Apache IoTDB | Datacake | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Hobby: €25 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | iotdb.apache.org | datacake.co |
| On iot analytics software | #1 of 24 | #5 of 24 |
Apache IoTDB: what it does well
- Open-source database with downloadable binaries and source.
- Supports SQL and multiple ingestion methods.
- Offers time alignment and time-series computation.
- Documents data and cluster access permissions.
What to know first
- REST service is disabled by default.
- JDBC inserts may not provide high-performance writing.
- Version 1.0 changed SQL syntax conventions.
- UDFs need changes for the separated API module.
Datacake: what it does well
- Builds real-time dashboards without coding.
- Alerts can be sent by email, SMS, or webhook.
- Every plan includes unlimited LoRaWAN gateways.
- Native iOS and Android apps support onboarding and alerts.
What to know first
- The free plan supports five devices.
- Hobby costs €25 per month.
- Paid Hobby, Light, Standard, and Plus plans retain data for one year.
- Some plans need an add-on to extend retention to two years.
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