Balena
UnclaimedPowerful IoT device management made simple with secure container-based technology.
Visit WebsiteTL;DR - Balena
- Manages IoT Linux devices using secure container technology.
- Enables remote deployment, monitoring, and OTA updates for device fleets.
- Offers robust security features and compliance for edge IoT solutions.
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Pricing Plans
Free
$0/year
- Recommended for 10-49 devices
- 1 User included
- Standard support
- Response time: best effort
- 30 Devices included
Prototype
$159/month
- Recommended for 10-49 devices
- 1 User included
- Standard support
- Response time: best effort
- 30 Devices included
- $3 / additional device / month
Pilot
$329/month
- Recommended for 50-999 devices
- 3 Users included
- Priority support
- Response time: best effort
- 60 Devices included
- $2 / additional device / month
- Credits available for volume discounts
Production
$1,439/month
- Recommended for 1k to 1M devices
- 5 Users included
- Dedicated support
- Response time: 60 minutes
- 110 Devices included
- $2 / additional device / month
- Credits available for volume discounts
Enterprise
Contact sales
- Everything from Production +
- On-premise / bespoke deployment
- 24/7 support
- Onboarding and training
- Dedicated account management
- Quarterly product reviews
- Extended Support Release (ESR)
About Balena
Balena provides a comprehensive platform for developing, deploying, managing, and scaling fleets of IoT Linux devices. It leverages secure container-based technology to enable over-the-air (OTA) updates, full API and SDK access, and Linux OS updates. The platform supports a wide range of device types, offering flexibility for various IoT projects.
This solution is designed for developers, product managers, and engineers working with IoT devices, from small-scale prototypes to large-scale deployments of hundreds of thousands of devices. It simplifies the complexities of IoT fleet management by providing tools for secure provisioning, remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous updates, ensuring resilience and compliance with security standards like the EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Balena aims to accelerate IoT development cycles and enhance operational efficiency by providing a unified platform that covers the entire device lifecycle, from initial development and deployment to ongoing management and secure decommissioning. Its focus on security, scalability, and ease of use makes it suitable for businesses looking to build and maintain robust IoT solutions.
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Balena FAQ
Balena is a powerful IoT device management platform that uses secure container-based technology to help users develop, deploy, manage, and scale fleets of IoT Linux devices. It provides tools for OTA updates, remote monitoring, security, and compliance.
Balena offers a free plan for up to 10 devices. Paid plans start at $159/month for the Prototype plan (up to 30 devices), $329/month for the Pilot plan (up to 60 devices), and $1,439/month for the Production plan (up to 110 devices). Additional devices and users can be added for an extra cost, and custom enterprise plans are available.
Yes, Balena offers a free plan that includes your first 10 devices. This free plan supports 10 microservices devices across all fleets you create.
Balena is for developers, product managers, and engineers who need to manage and scale fleets of IoT Linux devices. It's suitable for anyone building and deploying IoT solutions, from small-scale projects to large enterprise-level deployments requiring robust security and compliance.