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Datacake vs TagoIO

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.

Datacake

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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TagoIO

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

TagoIO brings device connectivity, data handling, dashboards, and application deployment into one platform. Review plan limits and Data Input costs against the scale of a deployment.

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The facts

DatacakeTagoIO
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planHobby: €25 a monthStarter: $49 a month
Plans published64
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedatacake.cotago.io
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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.

TagoIO: what it does well

  • Supports more than 500 types of IoT devices.
  • Devices connect through HTTPS or MQTT.
  • Free plan includes 5 devices and 5 dashboards.
  • Offers branded customer portals and mobile apps.
  • Publishes 99.9% monthly uptime for eligible accounts.

What to know first

  • Starter costs $49 per month.
  • Free plan is limited to 5 devices and 5 dashboards.
  • Received-data costs accrue through Data Input operations.

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