ThingSpeak

thingspeak.com
Analytics
Weekend Project

IoT Analytics - Data collection in the cloud with advanced data analysis using MATLAB

How to Replace ThingSpeak

Overview

ThingSpeak is an IoT analytics platform service that allows you to aggregate, visualize, and analyze live data streams in the cloud. You can send data to ThingSpeak from your devices, create instant visualization of live data, and send alerts. The platform combines data collection with MATLAB-powered analysis tools for comprehensive IoT project management.

Features

13 features across 8 categories

API(2)

MQTT API

MQTT API for data integration

RESTful API

RESTful API for data integration

Analysis(1)

MATLAB Analytics and Visualizations

Analyze and visualize your data with MATLAB

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Automation(2)

Event Scheduling

Schedule events for automated actions

Trigger Reactions

Trigger automated reactions based on data analysis

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Data Collection(1)

Real-time Sensor Data Collection

Collect real-time sensor data from IoT devices

Also in: Insider CDP, Lytics, monday.com

Data Management(4)

Data Aggregation

Aggregate data streams in the cloud

Data Collection

Send sensor data privately to the cloud

Private Channels

Collect data in private channels for secure data management

Public Channels

Share data with public channels

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Integration(1)

App Integrations

Integration with third-party applications

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Notifications(1)

Alerts

Send alerts based on data conditions

Also in: Jira Service Management, Juro, Smartsheet

Visualization(1)

Live Data Visualization

Create instant visualization of live data

Also in: Ironclad, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for ThingSpeak. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ThingSpeak alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 13 features.

Buy ThingSpeak

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 ThingSpeak saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 13 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

ArduinoBeckhoffESP32ESP8266LibeliumLoRaWANMATLABParticle devicesRaspberry PiSenetSimulinkThings Network