AWS IoT Core vs Azure IoT Hub in August 2026

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AWS IoT Core

IoT Device Management Software

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Azure IoT Hub

IoT Device Management Software

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Overview

Description

Without the need to provision or manage servers, AWS IoT Core allows you to connect IoT devices to the AWS Cloud. AWS IoT Core can handle billions of devices and trillions of messages, and it can reliably and securely process and route those messages to AWS services and other devices. Without provisioning or managing servers, you can effortlessly connect, manage, and scale your device fleets. Choose between MQTT, HTTPS, MQTT over WSS, and LoRaWAN as your desired communication protocol. Mutual authentication and end-to-end encryption protect device connections and data. Filter, transform, and act on device data in real-time, according to your business requirements. Create industrial IoT applications for quality control, maintenance, and remote monitoring. Create connected home automation, security, and monitoring apps, as well as home networking apps. Develop solutions for applications involving connected, autonomous, shared, and electric vehicles (EVs). Create commercial traffic monitoring, public safety, and health monitoring applications. Read more

Azure IoT Hub provides a cloud-hosted solution back end to connect virtually any device. Extend your solution from the cloud to the edge with per-device authentication, built-in device management, and scaled provisioning. Security-enhanced communication channel for sending and receiving data from IoT devices. Full integration with Azure Event Grid and serverless compute, simplifying IoT application development. Compatibility with Azure IoT Edge and Azure Stack for building hybrid IoT applications. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $10.00.

SW Score & Breakdown

98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

60%
Momentum

66%
Popularity

70%

94% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

60%
Momentum

61%
Popularity

66%

Features

Total Features	9 Features	9 Features
Common Features for All	Alerts (Notifications) Triggers an instant notification via Voice, SMS, Email, RSS Feeds, or Push Notifications in case of an event or outage. Configuration Management Provisioning to maintain computer hardware and software, in the desired state and modify device configuring easily Data Collection (Telemetry) Collects telemetry data from devices and stores it for analysis Device Authentication Secures devices with unique identities and role-based access. Device Onboarding Registers new IoT devices onto the network and assigns security credentials Device Scalability Manage and process large-scale operations while supporting thousands or millions of connected devices. Firmware Updates Provides remote updates to device firmware and applications. Remote Device Monitoring Tracks device status, health, and activity in real-time from a central dashboard. Security Controls Encrypts communication between devices and servers + 6 More - Show Less	Alerts (Notifications) Triggers an instant notification via Voice, SMS, Email, RSS Feeds, or Push Notifications in case of an event or outage. Configuration Management Provisioning to maintain computer hardware and software, in the desired state and modify device configuring easily Data Collection (Telemetry) Collects telemetry data from devices and stores it for analysis Device Authentication Secures devices with unique identities and role-based access. Device Onboarding Registers new IoT devices onto the network and assigns security credentials Device Scalability Manage and process large-scale operations while supporting thousands or millions of connected devices. Firmware Updates Provides remote updates to device firmware and applications. Remote Device Monitoring Tracks device status, health, and activity in real-time from a central dashboard. Security Controls Encrypts communication between devices and servers + 6 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	Available

Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $10.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	AWS IoT Core Others	Basic $10.00 $10.00 per month Standard / Free $25.00 $25.00 per month
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