====== Integration with IoT platform ====== * Ideas for solutions / addons * GPS tracking * tracker * UI (map etc) ===== IoT Platforms Market Share ===== * my estimation: * 1. AWS IoT Cloud * 2. MS Azure IoT * ... * Overviews * https://6sense.com/tech/iot-platform * not good * old data * not really about platform as software products, but about protocols and something like this etc. ===== Finding IoT Platforms lists ===== ==== IoT Platforms lists ==== * [[https://kiloiot.io/blog/best-iot-platform/|What Is the Best IoT Platform in 2026? An Honest Guide]] by Kilo * relatively honest article * [[https://techtidesolutions.com/rankings/best-open-source-iot-platform/|Top 30 Best Open Source Iot Platform Picks for Building Scalable Iot Solutions]] * [[https://promeraki.com/blog/open-source-iot-platforms|9 Best Open-Source IoT Platforms Compared in 2026]] * [[https://thectoclub.com/tools/best-open-source-iot-platforms/|10 Best Open Source IoT Platforms for 2026]] * [[https://sumatosoft.com/blog/top-5-iot-platforms-for-software-development|Top 5 IoT Platforms for Custom Development in 2026: A Pros/Cons Guide for Buyers and Builders]] * [[https://kiloiot.io/compare/|IoT Platform Comparisons]] made by Kilo. In original order (08.09.2026): * ThingsBoard * Ubidots * Datacake * TagoIO * Losant * akenza * The Things Stack * ChirpStack ==== Searching with Google AI ==== * Prompt: * i'm searching for an iot product (free at least in the basic version). it must have a vibrant free and paid addons marketplace. The addons should be written in Java or Kotlin. please find me at least 30 alternatives. * Result (08.08.2026) * Finding a single IoT ecosystem that matches all four of your specific constraints (free tier, extensive free/paid marketplace, and Java/Kotlin-native add-on architecture) is highly targeted. The Java/Kotlin requirement narrows the market significantly, as most lightweight IoT tools rely on Node.js/Python or C/C++.The industry standard that perfectly mirrors your criteria is **openHAB** (and its commercial sister ecosystems like **Eurotech Everyware**), alongside **ThingsBoard** and the **Eclipse IoT** ecosystem.To give you exactly 30 alternatives, they are grouped by their relationship to the Java/Kotlin ecosystem, tier structure, and marketplace dynamics. * Group 1: The Core Match (Free, Java/Kotlin, Rich Marketplace) * These platforms natively compile their plugins, drivers, or modules using Java or Kotlin and offer expansive add-on ecosystems. * **openHAB** * Totally free/open-source. It features a massive marketplace for "Bindings" (add-ons) completely written in Java. * Decision: NOT YET * no marketplace * all plugins should be free / open source * **ThingsBoard** (Community Edition) * Free basic version. Its data converters and integrations leverage Java/Kotlin rule nodes, backed by an official extensions marketplace. * Decision: DO NOT USE IT(!) * company supports war in Ukraine * BUT: use their really big marketplace to get inspirations for plugins etc: * https://thingsboard.io/iot-hub/ * **Eclipse Kura** * Free, Java-based IoT edge gateway framework. Plugins are written as Java OSGi modules, accessible via the Eclipse Marketplace. * Decision: NOT YET * not clear * whether it has a big community * whether it has many commercial users * **ScadaBR** * Free, open-source Automation and IoT system written entirely in Java, featuring modular drivers for industrial protocols. * Decision: NOT * last release at 2021 or something like this * not good english support (the site is portuguese) * **ioBroker** * Free core. While mostly JavaScript-centric, it includes a massive marketplace of 500+ "Adapters" (add-ons) that natively interface with Java applications and JVM daemons. * Decision: CHECK IT (!) * Denis Haev from Ludwigshafen * **OpenRemote** * Free open-source asset management platform. Built on Java, it utilizes Java-based protocols and extensions via a modular system. * Group 2: Industrial IoT (IIoT) Platforms (JVM-Based) * These robust environments feature clear "Free/Developer" basic tiers and allow heavy customization via Java/Kotlin add-ons. * **Cumulocity IoT** (Software AG) * Offers a free developer trial. Microservices and protocol agents (add-ons) are explicitly built using their Java SDK. * **Eurotech Everyware Cloud** * Built entirely on top of Eclipse Kura (Java/OSGi). It offers developer entry tiers and a marketplace for enterprise IoT modules. * SiteWhere * An open-source, cloud-native IIoT platform built strictly on Java. It features a highly modular component architecture for custom engine extensions. * HiveMQ (Community Edition): Free MQTT broker. While the core is an IoT broker, its vast extension marketplace runs natively on a Java Extension SDK. * Mainflux (Magistrala): A cloud-native microservices platform. Free basic use, supporting Java/Kotlin service hooks via its messaging bus. * DeviceHive: Free open-source smart device management platform. Built using Java (Jakarta EE), allowing custom plugins via Java endpoints. * Group 3: Enterprise Cloud IoT Stacks with Free Tiers * Global cloud ecosystems that let you package add-ons, edge modules, or cloud functions using Java or Kotlin. * AWS IoT Core: Generous free tier. Features the AWS Marketplace, allowing you to deploy edge modules or Lambdas written in Java/Kotlin. * Azure IoT Hub: Free basic tier. Its marketplace features pre-built IoT Edge modules that support Java/Kotlin runtimes. * Google Cloud IoT (via Partners): Core infrastructure with free tier allowances. Supports an array of enterprise-grade Java marketplace applications. * Oracle IoT Cloud Service: Free tier credits. Deeply tied to the Java ecosystem, optimized for running Java ME and SE embedded add-ons. * IBM Watson IoT Platform (Maximo): Free limited trial tiers. Offers deep integration with IBM's cloud marketplace using Java-based container extensions. * ThingSpeak: Free for non-commercial projects. While famous for MATLAB integration, its webhooks and backend apps easily connect to Java environments. * Group 4: Device Management & Protocol Middleware * Frameworks focused on linking field hardware to databases. They feature free starter tiers and utilize Java/Kotlin plugin engines. * Eclipse Kapua: Free open-source modular platform for managing IoT gateways and smart devices. Entirely Java-based framework. * Eclipse Ditto: Digital twin platform. Free community version, built on Java, utilizing a plugin model for custom protocol mapping. * Eclipse Hono: Focuses on high-volume IoT data ingestion. Java-native stack with modular adapters. * Kaa IoT Platform: Free trial/basic tier available. Features a modular "Kaa Extensions" marketplace that supports Java SDK endpoints. * Blynk: Generous free basic tier for prototyping. While device code is C++, Blynk’s private server and plugins run on Java. * Particle: Free basic tier for up to 100 devices. Offers an integrations marketplace that seamlessly interfaces with JVM cloud modules. * Group 5: Rule Engines, Gateways, & Data Visualizers * These platforms are used to orchestrate IoT data. They are free at the basic level, offer extensive add-on stores, and run on Java. * Node-RED: Completely free. Primarily Node.js, but its massive palette (marketplace) includes specialized nodes to invoke Java classes and Kotlin scripts natively. * Thingsboard Gateway: Free companion to ThingsBoard. Highly modular plugin system with deep Java integration. * Grafana: Free open-source version. The definitive data visualization marketplace for IoT, allowing Java-backed data source plugins. * Apache NiFi: Completely free. A powerful data routing engine frequently used in IoT. Built entirely in Java, its "NAR" (NiFi Archive) marketplace format is Java-native. * Traccar: Free open-source GPS and IoT tracking platform. Built on Java, featuring a rich community marketplace for protocol extensions. * dizmo: Offers a free trial version. An integration platform for IoT that supports Java/Kotlin applets within its interface orchestration marketplace. ====== IoT Platforms List ====== [[IoT Platforms List]]