Particle
particle.ioBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
An Integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service
How to Replace ParticleOverview
Features
40 features across 8 categories
AI/ML(1)
Machine learning model deployment and execution on edge devices
Application Development(6)
Pre-built templates and patterns for common IoT use cases
Developer command-line tool for device management and development
Collection of drivers and libraries for device development
RESTful API for accessing platform functionality
Browser-based development environment for coding Particle applications
IDE-integrated development environment for Particle applications
Cloud Infrastructure(7)
Cloud data pipeline for processing and routing device data
Cloud infrastructure component for handling real-time data events
Third-party integrations for connecting to external services
Data storage and synchronization mechanism for device state
Cloud storage of location data with configurable retention periods
Cloud infrastructure component for location tracking and fusion
Cloud-based logic execution for data processing and automation
Edge Infrastructure(3)
Runtime environment for executing code on microcontrollers and edge devices
Over-the-air software and model updates deployable to any device from KB-scale microcontrollers to GB-scale edge computers
Support for running Particle on Linux-based devices and edge computers
Management and Oversight(5)
Device configuration management
Single portal for monitoring and managing all devices, software, and data
Analytics and insights into device performance and usage
Management of software releases and versions across device fleet
Connectivity vitals and system health monitoring
Network and Connectivity(9)
5G wireless connectivity abstraction layer
Embedded SIM connectivity solution for cellular devices
Enhanced embedded SIM connectivity solution with additional features
LoRaWAN wireless connectivity abstraction layer
LTE wireless connectivity abstraction layer
Ability to transport data across multiple radio types seamlessly
API method for publishing data from devices to cloud
Satellite wireless connectivity abstraction layer for remote areas
Wi-Fi wireless connectivity abstraction layer
Security(5)
Security features for protecting devices from threats
Edge-to-cloud encryption for secure data transmission
MFA security feature for account protection
Enterprise SSO authentication integration
SOC 2 Type II compliance certification
Supported Devices(4)
Hardware development kits for getting started with Particle
Gateway devices for network connectivity and edge processing
Single-board computer support including Tachyon 5G SBC with AI accelerator
Integrated system-on-module components for device manufacturers
Pricing
Free
- ✓100 devices
- ✓100K Data Operations per month
- ✓Edge computing
- ✓OTA software updates
- ✓Drivers and libraries
- ✓Network & connectivity (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, LoRaWAN)
- ✓Particle.publish()
- ✓Encryption
- ✓Data automation features (Data pipeline, Ledger, Logic, Location Fusion, REST API, Integrations)
- ✓Console
- ✓Software releases
- ✓Configuration
- ✓Edge-to-cloud encryption
- ✓Community support
- ✓Online device store
- ✓3 day location data retention
Basic
- ✓100 devices per block
- ✓720K Data Operations per month per block
- ✓Monthly billing
- ✓Edge computing
- ✓OTA software updates
- ✓Network & connectivity
- ✓Particle.publish()
- ✓Encryption
- ✓Data automation features
- ✓Console
- ✓Software releases
- ✓Configuration
- ✓Multi-factor authentication
- ✓SOC 2 compliance
- ✓Email support
- ✓Online device store
- ✓Volume discounts available
- ✓90 day location data retention
Plus
- ✓100 devices per block
- ✓5M Data Operations per month per block
- ✓Monthly billing
- ✓Edge computing
- ✓OTA software updates
- ✓Edge ML
- ✓Device protection
- ✓Multi-radio transport
- ✓Network & connectivity
- ✓Data automation features
- ✓Console
- ✓Software releases
- ✓Configuration
- ✓Multi-factor authentication
- ✓SOC 2 compliance
- ✓Email support
- ✓Online device store
- ✓Volume discounts available
- ✓90 day location data retention
Professional
- ✓Custom configuration
- ✓Includes Basic or Plus packages at discounted rates
- ✓Premium support options
- ✓Premium connectivity options
- ✓6+ months location data retention
- ✓Discounted or free SoMs and gateways
- ✓Annual billing
- ✓Priority device inventory
- ✓Negotiated pricing
- ✓Optional custom web integrations
- ✓Optional premium carrier support (Verizon)
- ✓Uptime SLA
- ✓Optional single sign-on
Enterprise
- ✓Custom configuration
- ✓Customized Data Operations packages
- ✓Dedicated support team
- ✓Particle Watchdogs
- ✓Certification, design, and implementation services
- ✓Enterprise-grade security and compliance features
- ✓Discounted or free SoMs and gateways
- ✓Annual billing
- ✓Reserved inventory
- ✓Negotiated pricing
- ✓Optional custom web integrations
- ✓Optional premium carrier support (Verizon)
- ✓Uptime SLA
- ✓Single sign-on (SSO)
- ✓Optional Particle Watchdogs
- ✓Optional implementation services
- ✓Optional certification-as-a-service
- ✓Optional design & engineering services
- ✓6+ months location data retention
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