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Particle
Particle provides a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables developers and businesses to build, connect, and manage intelligent devices.
Our verdict
Who it's for
An integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service for intelligent devices, from hardware to cloud.
Who should look elsewhere
Specific pricing details are not immediately available on the main pages.
Pros
- +Comprehensive end-to-end IoT solution from hardware to cloud.
- +Strong emphasis on security with built-in features and best practices.
- +Reliable multi-radio connectivity simplifies global deployments.
- +Developer-friendly tools and extensive documentation accelerate development.
- +Scalable platform capable of managing millions of messages and updates monthly.
Cons
- −Specific pricing details are not immediately available on the main pages.
- −Some features like 'Configuration' and 'Insights' are listed as 'COMING SOON'.
- −Requires some hardware knowledge for development board integration.
Key features
- ✓Over-the-air (OTA) software and model updates
- ✓Multi-radio wireless connectivity (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, LoRaWAN)
- ✓EtherSIM and EtherSIM+ for intelligent profile switching and global connectivity
- ✓Real-time data automation infrastructure (Event Bus, Location Fusion, Ledger, REST API)
- ✓Device management console with security and compliance features
- ✓Built-in hardware and device security (encrypted messages, hardware keys, access controls)
- ✓Developer tools: CLI, Workbench, Web IDE, Blueprints, Edge ML
- ✓Support for various hardware: Particle modules, gateways, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, BeagleBone
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | 100 devices; 100K Data Operations; Edge computing |
| Basic | $299 | month | 100 devices per block; 720K Data Operations per block; Edge computing |
| Plus | $599 | month | 100 devices per block; 5M Data Operations per block; Edge computing |
| Professional | — | month | "Basic" or "Plus" packages at discounted rates; Custom devices; Custom Data Operations |
| Enterprise | — | month | Customized Data Operations packages; Dedicated support team of Particle Watchdogs; Certification, design, and implementation services |