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 +====== Integration with IoT platform ======
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 +  * 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]]
 +