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At a Glance
AWS IoT Core
AWS IoT Core
Star Rating
(17)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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IBM Watson IoT Platform
IBM Watson IoT Platform
Star Rating
(22)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $500.00 USD* per instance per month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that IBM Watson IoT Platform excels in its ease of use, with a score of 9.2, making it user-friendly for small businesses. In contrast, AWS IoT Core has a slightly lower ease of use rating at 8.5, which some users find less intuitive.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Watson IoT Platform offers robust device discovery features, allowing for seamless integration of various device types. However, AWS IoT Core is noted for its extensive API capabilities, which some users find more flexible for custom integrations.
  • G2 users highlight the strong analytics capabilities of AWS IoT Core, particularly its ability to provide real-time insights and monitoring, scoring 9.0 in product direction. Conversely, IBM Watson IoT Platform has received mixed reviews regarding its analytics, with some users feeling it lacks depth in visualizations.
  • Users on G2 report that IBM Watson IoT Platform shines in its quality of support, scoring 8.5, which is higher than AWS IoT Core's 8.2. Many users appreciate the responsive customer service and resources available for troubleshooting.
  • Reviewers mention that AWS IoT Core's performance and stability are highly rated, with users noting its reliability in handling large-scale deployments. In contrast, some users of IBM Watson IoT Platform have reported occasional performance issues during peak usage times.
  • Users say that IBM Watson IoT Platform's application design and templates are particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to quickly deploy IoT solutions. However, AWS IoT Core is praised for its lifecycle management features, which some users find essential for maintaining device performance over time.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS IoT Core
No pricing available
IBM Watson IoT Platform
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Starting at $500.00 USD* per instance per month
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Free Trial
AWS IoT Core
No trial information available
IBM Watson IoT Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
13
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.1
13
9.2
11
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.3
11
8.5
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
6.5
10
Features by Category
IoT Analytics PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
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Data Sources
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Analytics
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Metrics
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IoT Device Management PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
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Device Recognition
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Monitoring
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Provisioning
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Application Design
6.0
5
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6.0
5
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7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
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Application Control
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS IoT Core
AWS IoT Core
IBM Watson IoT Platform
IBM Watson IoT Platform
AWS IoT Core and IBM Watson IoT Platform are categorized as IoT Platforms
Unique Categories
AWS IoT Core
AWS IoT Core has no unique categories
IBM Watson IoT Platform
IBM Watson IoT Platform is categorized as IoT Device Management Platforms and IoT Analytics Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS IoT Core
AWS IoT Core
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
IBM Watson IoT Platform
IBM Watson IoT Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.6%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS IoT Core
AWS IoT Core
Computer Software
37.5%
Information Technology and Services
31.3%
Hospitality
6.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.3%
Education Management
6.3%
Other
12.5%
IBM Watson IoT Platform
IBM Watson IoT Platform
Computer Software
19.0%
Information Services
9.5%
Oil & Energy
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.8%
Other
57.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS IoT Core
AWS IoT Core
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AP
anna p.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

AWS IoT Core makes it easy to use aws services like aws lambda , s3 , Kinesis etc. which enables us to build IoT applications . It also enables to connect IoT devices to cloud . It also supports MQTT message transfer which is necessary for IoT devices...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Yuvraj S.
YS
Yuvraj S.
Verified User in Computer Software

Quite expansive compared to other company which I think attract less small companies to show interest in this. Also there were some issue when I was using like that time multi factor authentication show some compatible issue with AWS core sdk.

IBM Watson IoT Platform
IBM Watson IoT Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Construction

IBM Watson IoT platform is a great educational platform to learn features on IBM products. Its easy to use and intuitive so makes it easy to find topics and quickly identify what it is i need to learn. The courses give a general view which is good but more...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JM
James M.
Verified User in Computer Hardware

Security was not as strong as we would have liked. We also found the rest of the Watson platform to be lacking compared to competitors (Azure, AWS). The admin panel was also weak, billing and closing accounts was a pain as well.

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Discussions
AWS IoT Core
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IBM Watson IoT Platform Discussions
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