Best IoT Device Management Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: ThingsBoard is ranked #1 of 19 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Datacake and Ubidots. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Datacake. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kaa IoT Platform at $9.99/mo.
IoT device management platforms are for managing connected devices and related tasks across deployments. Compare deployment options, device provisioning, firmware updates, and remote commands to understand the capabilities listed for each platform. Supported protocols and device limits can further help you assess fit for your connected-device environment. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide a way to compare the listed terms alongside technical features. The ranking begins with ThingsBoard, Datacake, and Ubidots. OpenRemote, Bevywise IoT Platform, Tuya IoT Development Platform, Losant Enterprise IoT Platform, and Kaa IoT Platform are also among the first entries.
19 IoT device management platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Device limit | Device provisioning | Firmware updates | Remote commands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThingsBoard | 7.9 | $39/mo | Yes | 49 /mo | 50 devices | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | Datacake | 7.8 | €25/mo | Yes | — | 25 devices | — | — | — | View |
| 3 |  Ubidots | 7.8 | $99/mo | Yes | 99 /mo | 50 devices | — | — | — | View |
| 4 |  OpenRemote | 7.4 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 5 | Bevywise IoT Platform | 6.8 | — | No | — | 500 devices | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 6 | Tuya IoT Development Platform | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 7 | Losant Enterprise IoT Platform | 6.3 | $250/mo | Yes | 250 /mo | 1,000 devices | — | — | — | View |
| 8 |  Kaa IoT Platform | 6.2 | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 | Arduino IDE | 6.1 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 10 | Mender | 6.0 | $34/mo | Yes | 34 /mo | 50 devices | — | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Thinger.io | 6.0 | — | Yes | — | 100 devices | — | — | — | View |
| 12 | Digi IoT Device Simulator | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 13 | Akenza | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 14 | Alibaba Cloud IoT Platform | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 15 | Digi Remote Manager | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 16 | Exosite Murano | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 17 | Nokia IMPACT | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 18 | Sierra Wireless AirVantage | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 19 | Cumulocity IoT | 5.1 | €215/mo | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which IoT device management platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ThingsBoard is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 7.9. Datacake is second and Ubidots third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 19 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kaa IoT Platform has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.