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Best Losant alternatives in 2026

Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate

Cite this list: Toolradar, best Losant alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/losant

3 direct alternatives to Losant and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.

Quick answer

  • Node-RED is the top alternative to Losant on our list, followed by Ubidots and Particle.
  • 3 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Node-RED.
  • Highest rated: EMnify, 4.9 out of 5 from 92 ratings, Mar 2026.
Publications that cover the tools tracked here
  • TechCrunch
  • Bloomberg
  • The Information
  • Fortune
  • The Verge
  • 8 alternatives
  • 3 direct
  • 3 with a free plan

Top 3 alternatives to Losant

  1. Node-RED logo

    Node-RED

    #1 Top pick

    Flow-based programming for IoT

    Pricing

    Free

    4.6 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 26 ratings, Sep 2026

    Our take

    Best overall

  2. Ubidots logo

    Industrial IoT platform for predictive maintenance, efficiency, and digital transformation.

    Starting price

    From $99 /mo

    Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026

    4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 22 ratings, Sep 2026

  3. Particle logo

    An integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service for intelligent devices, from hardware to cloud.

    Starting price

    From $299 /mo

    Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026

Losant vs 8 alternatives

Losant and its alternatives compared on starting price (cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026), free plan and average user rating, and how directly each replaces it.
Losant logo
Losant Compared tool
Price: Contact sales Free plan: No 4.5 out of 5, from 5 ratings on G2 (5)
Node-RED logo
Node-RED
Price: Free Free plan: Yes 4.6 out of 5, from 26 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (26) Direct alternative
Ubidots logo
Ubidots
Price: $99/mo Free plan: No 4.8 out of 5, from 22 ratings across G2 and Capterra (22) Direct alternative
Particle logo
Particle
Price: $299/mo Free plan: Yes n/a Direct alternative
Rhombus Systems logo
Rhombus Systems
Price: $12.42/mo Free plan: No 4.6 out of 5, from 610 ratings on G2 (610) Same category as Losant
Telnyx logo
Telnyx
Price: Not published Free plan: No 4.4 out of 5, from 808 ratings across G2, Capterra and SourceForge (808) Same category as Losant
Arduino Cloud logo
Arduino Cloud
Price: $1.67/mo Free plan: Yes 4.5 out of 5, from 147 ratings on G2 (147) Same category as Losant
EMnify logo
EMnify
Price: Not published Free plan: No 4.9 out of 5, from 92 ratings on G2 (92) Same category as Losant
PortaOne Telecom Billing logo
PortaOne Telecom Billing
Price: $1/mo Free plan: No 4.5 out of 5, from 111 ratings across G2, SourceForge and Capterra (111) Same category as Losant

Why people consider alternatives to Losant

Losant is an Enterprise IoT Platform designed to accelerate the creation of IoT products and solutions. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for connecting, visualizing, and automating devices and data, enabling businesses to gain…

Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:

  • Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
  • Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
  • Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
  • A specific feature gap you have hit in iot platforms.

The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (IoT platforms) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Losant" fit the category but replace Losant less directly.

Losant by the numbers

Losant compared with 84 IoT Platforms tools on Toolradar, as of Nov 2026
Metric Losant Peer median Position (1 is best)
Free plan No 36% have one n/a
Listed as an alternative to 4 tools 3 #28 of 84 (joint)

Listed as an alternative to: #32 on 2026-10-16 to #28 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 84 tools, 1 is best).

Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All IoT Platforms data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.

Cite this: Toolradar, “Losant by the numbers”, Nov 2026.

IoT Platforms leaderboards from Toolradar data

Toolradar ranks IoT Platforms tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.

CSV download of these IoT Platforms leaderboards, licensed CC BY 4.0

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit

Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.

Counted among 17 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.

Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit, IoT Platforms tools on Toolradar, as of Nov 2026
# Tool Entry plan
1 PortaOne Telecom Billing $1/mo
2 1NCE $10/mo, billed monthly
3 Rhombus Systems $12.42/mo, billed yearly
4 Kaa IoT Platform $15/mo, billed monthly
5 Conserv $24.58/mo, billed yearly

A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 17 of 84 IoT Platforms tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “IoT Platforms leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All IoT Platforms statistics.

8 alternatives to Losant

Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Losant" follow, ranked the same way.

  1. 1
    Node-RED logo

    Node-RED

    100% free Cheaper than Losant

    Flow-based programming for IoT

    4.6 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 26 ratings, Sep 2026

    Free

  2. 2
    Ubidots logo

    Ubidots

    Paid Higher rated by users

    Industrial IoT platform for predictive maintenance, efficiency, and digital transformation.

    4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 22 ratings, Sep 2026

    From $99/mo, billed monthly

  3. 3
    Particle logo

    Particle

    Free plan Cheaper than Losant

    An integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service for intelligent devices, from hardware to cloud.

    From $299/mo, billed monthly; free plan available

  4. 4
    Rhombus Systems logo

    Rhombus Systems

    Paid

    Cloud-managed physical security system with AI-powered insights and open integration capabilities.

    4.6 /5 on G2 · 610 ratings, Sep 2026

    From $12.42/mo, billed yearly

    Same category as Losant

  5. 5
    Telnyx logo

    Telnyx

    Pay per use

    Global communications platform

    4.4 /5 across G2, Capterra and SourceForge · 808 ratings, Sep 2026

    Price not published

    Same category as Losant

  6. 6
    Arduino Cloud logo

    Arduino Cloud

    Free plan Cheaper than Losant

    Build, control, and monitor your IoT projects with an all-in-one cloud platform.

    4.5 /5 on G2 · 147 ratings, Oct 2026

    From $1.67/member/mo, billed yearly; free plan available

    Same category as Losant

  7. 7
    EMnify logo

    EMnify

    Paid Higher rated by users

    Integrate, manage, and scale global IoT connectivity with full control and security.

    4.9 /5 on G2 · 92 ratings, Mar 2026

    Price not published

    Same category as Losant

  8. 8
    PortaOne Telecom Billing logo

    PortaOne Telecom Billing

    Paid

    Leading UCaaS and billing platform for telecom service providers and MVNOs.

    4.5 /5 across G2, SourceForge and Capterra · 111 ratings, Sep 2026

    From $1/mo

    Same category as Losant

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Losant?

Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Losant are Node-RED, Ubidots, Particle. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.

Is there a free alternative to Losant?

Yes. Node-RED is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Flow-based programming for IoT). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.

Why do people look for Losant alternatives?

Common reasons teams switch away from Losant: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in iot platforms. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.

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