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Azure IoT Hub

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/iot-hub
Cloud Infrastructure
Few Days

Connect, monitor, and manage billions of IoT assets

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Overview

Azure IoT Hub is a cloud-hosted solution that enables highly secure and reliable two-way communication between IoT applications and the devices they manage. It provides per-device authentication, built-in device management, and scaled provisioning capabilities to connect virtually any device and extend solutions from cloud to edge.

Features

17 features across 10 categories

Analytics(1)

AI and Analytics DistributionAI

Distribute intelligence including AI and advanced analytics across a range of devices while reducing costs and enabling offline operation

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Communication(2)

Bidirectional Communication

Establish bidirectional communication with billions of IoT devices using device-to-cloud telemetry and cloud-to-device messages

Cloud-to-Device Messages

Reliably send commands and notifications to connected devices and track message delivery with acknowledgement receipts

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Connectivity(3)

Custom Protocol Gateway

Customize the Azure IoT protocol gateway to perform protocol translation in the cloud

Multi-Protocol Support

Support for HTTPS, AMQP, AMQP over WebSockets, MQTT, and MQTT over WebSockets protocols

Protocol Translation via IoT Edge

Extend IoT Hub to support custom protocols using IoT Edge to create a field gateway for protocol translation on the edge

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Data Collection(1)

Device-to-Cloud Telemetry

Send device telemetry data to understand device state and define message routes to other Azure services without writing code

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Device Management(3)

Built-in Device Management

Built-in device management capabilities for managing connected devices

Device Update for IoT Hub

Comprehensive platform to publish, distribute, and manage over-the-air updates for IoT devices from tiny sensors to gateway-level devices

IoT Hub Device Provisioning Service

Register and provision devices with zero touches in a highly secure and scalable way, supporting any type of IoT device compatible with IoT Hub

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Edge Computing(1)

Azure IoT Edge Support

Easily create and deploy IoT Edge modules to transmit code and services between cloud and edge devices

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Integration(1)

Azure Event Grid Integration

Full integration with Azure Event Grid for serverless compute, simplifying IoT application development

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Reliability(1)

Automatic Message Resend

Automatically resend device messages as needed to accommodate intermittent connectivity

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Scalability(1)

Scaled Provisioning

Scaled provisioning to handle billions of IoT devices

Security(3)

Per-Device Authentication

Set up individual identities and credentials for each connected device to help retain confidentiality of messages

Security-Enhanced Communication Channel

Security-enhanced communication channel for sending and receiving data from IoT devices

Selective Device Access Revocation

Selectively revoke access rights for specific devices as needed

Pricing

Basic Tier

Custom
  • ✓Foundational IoT security
  • ✓Per-device authentication
  • ✓Highly scalable device support
  • ✓Seamless upgrade path to Standard

Standard Tier

Custom
  • ✓Device management
  • ✓Azure IoT Edge support
  • ✓All Basic tier features

Free Trial

Free
  • ✓$200 credit to use within 30 days
  • ✓Free amounts of popular services
  • ✓Free amounts of 55+ other services

Pay-as-You-Go

Custom
  • ✓No upfront cost
  • ✓No termination fees
  • ✓Pay only for what you use
  • ✓55+ always-free services after 12 months

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Azure IoT Hub. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Azure IoT Hub alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 17 features.

Buy Azure IoT Hub

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Azure IoT Hub saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 17 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

Azure Event GridAzure IoT EdgeAzure Services