AWS IoT SiteWise vs Cumulocity IoT
AWS IoT SiteWise
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Cumulocity IoT
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| Figure | AWS IoT SiteWise | Cumulocity IoT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $200/mo | €17.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · IoT Analytics Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Integrations | SiteWise Edge can transfer collected data to Amazon S3, AWS IoT SiteWise, AWS IoT Core, Amazon Timestream, and Amazon Kinesis. | Cumulocity lists Microsoft, AWS, Google, and SAP among its featured partners. |
| Purpose | AWS IoT SiteWise is a managed service for collecting, storing, organizing, and monitoring industrial equipment data at scale. | Cumulocity is an IoT platform for connecting and managing equipment, contextualizing data, building applications, and supporting operational decisions. |
| Security | AWS IoT SiteWise uses TLS to encrypt communication over the internet, with data sent to AWS Cloud over MQTT or HTTPS. | Cumulocity states that it undergoes external audits including ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, and SOC 2. |
Plans
AWS IoT SiteWise
- SiteWise Edge Data Collection PackFree
- SiteWise Edge Data Processing Pack$200 a month
- AWS IoT SiteWisePriced on request
Cumulocity IoT
- Starter€215 a month
- BusinessPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Starter€215 a year
- Air-GappedPriced on request
- ConnectedPriced on request
In their own words
AWS IoT SiteWise
AWS IoT SiteWise is a managed service for collecting, storing, organizing, and monitoring industrial equipment data. Asset models structure information at enterprise, site, area, and machine levels. SiteWise Edge runs on local Linux or Microsoft Windows Server devices, gathering and processing data before sending it to AWS Cloud. It supports OPC-UA, MQTT, and partner protocols, and can transfer data to Amazon S3, AWS IoT SiteWise, AWS IoT Core, Amazon Timestream, and Amazon Kinesis. Storage includes hot and warm tiers plus a customer-managed cold tier using Amazon S3. The service offers real-time stream processing, custom dashboards, SQL querying, anomaly detection, and machine-learning tools. Internet communication uses TLS, with cloud transfer over MQTT or HTTPS; AWS KMS customer-managed keys can encrypt specified cloud values. The free Data Collection Pack transfers industrial data, while the Data Processing Pack costs $200 a month per active gateway. Broader SiteWise usage is paid with no listed price.
Cumulocity IoT
Cumulocity IoT connects and manages equipment, turns device data into context, and supports application building and operational decisions. Devices can connect through HTTP REST, MQTT, native LWM2M, LoRa Network Server integration, or certified gateways. Management tools cover onboarding, configuration, connectivity monitoring, remote troubleshooting, replacement, and over-the-air software and firmware updates. The platform normalizes device data and provides real-time analytics and dashboards; optional DataHub supports SQL queries through standard ODBC/JDBC interfaces. Deployment options include cloud SaaS and on-premises Cumulocity Edge, including air-gapped operation. Security controls include X.509 authentication, device-initiated connections, secure remote access, and fine-grained permissions; multi-tenancy and role-based access control manage separation and access. Starter costs €215 a month, billed annually, and includes 2.5M messages monthly, one tenant, 30-day data retention, and a 95% uptime guarantee. A 30-day trial supports up to 10 devices.