Digi IoT Device Simulator vs Simplicity SDK
| Digi IoT Device Simulator | Simplicity SDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported languages | Python | C; C++ |
| Device simulator | Yes | — |
| Supported boards | Digi ConnectCore-based devices | Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 devices; board support varies by SDK and device |
| Deployment targets | Digi Remote Manager | Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 wireless/MCU devices; SiWx917 |
| Supported protocols | — | Bluetooth LE; OpenThread; Wi-Fi; proprietary wireless protocols (RAIL, Alpha integration, device-dependent) |
Both are listed in Best IoT Development Tools. On Freedom251, Digi IoT Device Simulator scores higher on our published basis.