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Datacake vs Tuya IoT Development Platform

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.

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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Tuya IoT Development Platform

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Tuya provides a cloud-based set of core device-management functions with support for five listed protocols. Consider whether cloud deployment and quote-based pricing fit the needs of the project.

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The facts

DatacakeTuya IoT Development Platform
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Web
Lowest paid planHobby: €25 a monthFree or on request
Plans published63
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedatacake.coiot.tuya.com
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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.

Tuya IoT Development Platform: what it does well

  • Supports device provisioning, firmware updates and remote commands
  • Lists Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, NB-IoT and cellular
  • Available on Android, iOS and the web

What to know first

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • Deployment is cloud-based

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