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Apache IoTDB vs OpenRemote
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.
Visit Apache IoTDB Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
OpenRemote brings asset management, automation, protocol connectivity, dashboards, and access controls together in a self-hostable platform. Its AGPLv3 licensing and container-first deployment are key considerations for organizations evaluating it.
Visit OpenRemoteThe facts
| Apache IoTDB | OpenRemote | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | iotdb.apache.org | openremote.io |
| On iot analytics software | #1 of 24 | #2 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.
OpenRemote: what it does well
- Supports a broad range of built-in protocol agents
- Offers REST API and WebSockets
- Includes dashboard monitoring, trends, and threshold alerts
- Docker Compose deployment is provided
What to know first
- Commercial licenses are needed for the stated source-sharing exemption
- Community support is included in the free option
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