Comparison
Cloud Studio IoT vs
Compare Cloud Studio IoT with Ubidots. See how native LoRaWAN support, white-label capabilities, and SCADA integration set Cloud Studio apart.
Pricing Comparison
Ubidots pricing based on publicly available information as of 2025. Visit ubidots.com 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
U
Ubidots
STEMFree
Educational and prototyping tier
- 3 devices
- 10 variables/device
- Community support
Growth$4.50/device/mo
Per-device pricing for growing teams
- 20 variables/device
- Email support
- API access
IndustrialCustom
Enterprise features with white-label
- White-label
- Multi-tenant
- SLA
- Dedicated support
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cloud Studio IoT | Ubidots |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Low-code, 30 vertical templates, 8 Solution SKUs | Drag-and-drop, strongest 'time to first dashboard' in market |
| Pricing | From EUR 100/mo (50 dev), Flex EUR 550/mo (250 dev, dedicated) | $4.50/device/month (20 vars/device limit); STEM free (3 dev) |
| White-Label | 3-level branding (Instance > Client > User), included from Flex | Full customization (domain, logo, colors, app) — premium add-on |
| Multi-Tenancy | Native 3-level isolation (Instance > Client > Facility) | Available on Industrial plan only |
| Mobile App | Native Gear Studio (iOS/Android) | No native app, web responsive only |
| Protocol Support | MQTT, HTTP, LoRaWAN, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC-UA, 400+ codecs | MQTT, HTTP, TCP/UDP, LoRaWAN, Modbus (via gateways), Sigfox, NB-IoT |
| On-Premise Deployment | Available (Elite tier) | Cloud-only (private cloud via negotiated Enterprise only) |
| Notification Channels | 23+ channels | Email, SMS, webhooks, Telegram, voice calls |
| Device Integrations | 18 driver families, 9 NS integrations, 400+ codecs | 200+ device/gateway integrations; UbiFunctions (Node.js/Python) |
| Analytics & AI | Built-in rules engine, reports, FIWARE Compatible | Synthetic variables, scheduled reports; no native AI/ML |
Why Teams Choose Cloud Studio IoT over Ubidots
Native LoRaWAN Without Workarounds
Cloud Studio IoT connects natively to major LoRaWAN network servers including Actility, ChirpStack, TTN, Loriot, and Helium. Ubidots requires custom HTTP integrations or third-party plugins to handle LoRaWAN payloads, adding complexity and maintenance overhead.
Full White-Label on Every Plan
Cloud Studio IoT includes white-label capabilities on all plans, letting system integrators deploy branded IoT portals for their customers. Ubidots restricts white-label to its higher-tier enterprise plans, making it costly for smaller integrators.
Industrial SCADA and Modbus Ready
Cloud Studio IoT supports Modbus TCP/RTU natively and offers SCADA-style dashboards for industrial monitoring. Ubidots focuses primarily on cloud analytics and visualization, lacking built-in support for industrial protocols like Modbus.