Comparison
Cloud Studio IoT vs
Compare the low-code IoT platform with the Swiss IoT connectivity solution. Discover which platform matches your project needs.
Pricing Comparison
Akenza pricing based on publicly available information as of 2025. Visit akenza.io for current pricing.
Cloud Studio IoT
Maker€0/mo
Get started free with prototyping essentials
- 3 devices
- 1 user
- Community support
Starter€100/mo
For small deployments with professional support
- 50 devices
- 5 users
- Email support
- White-label
Most Popular
Flex€550/mo
Dedicated infrastructure for scaling projects
- 250 devices
- Dedicated infra
- Multi-tenancy
- LoRaWAN
EliteCustom
Enterprise-grade with on-premise and SLA
- Unlimited devices
- On-premise
- SLA
- Custom integrations
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Akenza
Free€0/mo
Basic connectivity for small projects
- 10 devices
- Limited features
- Community support
Elemental$1.50/device/mo
Pay-as-you-go connectivity pricing
- $0 base
- Per-device billing
- Basic support
Expert$599/mo
Professional tier with white-label
- + $1.30/device/mo
- White-label
- SLA
- Dedicated support
Competitor pricing shown is based on publicly available information and may change. Visit their website for current pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cloud Studio IoT | Akenza |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Model | BYO connectivity + 9 NS integrations | Connectivity-as-a-Service (LoRaWAN, LTE-M, NB-IoT from console) |
| Pricing | Flex EUR 550/mo (250 dev, dedicated instance, flat) | Elemental $0 base + $1.50/device/mo; Expert $599/mo + $1.30/dev |
| LoRaWAN Integration | 9 NS integrations (Actility, ChirpStack, TTN, Loriot, Helium) | Native (TTN/TTI, Actility ThingPark, Swisscom, Netmore) |
| Industrial Protocols | MQTT, HTTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA, SCADA native | MQTT, HTTP, LoRaWAN (no Modbus/OPC-UA/SCADA) |
| AI Features | IoT + Computer Vision convergence (Movitherm) | Genio AI: natural language data queries |
| White-Label | 3-level branding included from Flex | Expert tier only ($599/mo) |
| On-Premise Deployment | Available (Elite tier) | Cloud SaaS only, no on-premise option |
| Mobile App | Native Gear Studio (iOS/Android) | Web responsive dashboards only |
| Cloud Connectors | REST API, webhooks | Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT, GCP Pub/Sub, InfluxDB, Kafka, webhooks |
| Vertical Solutions | 30 finished verticals, 8 Solution SKUs | IoT middleware; vertical assembly by SIs |
Why Teams Choose Cloud Studio IoT
30+ Industry Verticals, Not Just Buildings
While Akenza specializes in smart buildings and facility management, Cloud Studio IoT serves over 30 industry verticals including energy, agriculture, smart cities, logistics, water management, and industrial manufacturing with pre-built templates for each.
Proven City-Scale Deployments
Cloud Studio IoT powers city-scale IoT infrastructure including the Buenos Aires smart city project with over 100,000 connected devices. The platform is architected for massive scale from the ground up, not limited to building-level deployments.
40+ Partners, Global Reach
Cloud Studio IoT has built a global partner ecosystem of over 40 certified system integrators, resellers, and technology partners. This ecosystem ensures local support, implementation expertise, and industry-specific knowledge wherever your project is deployed.