Compare the Top IoT Development Platforms with a Free Trial as of December 2025

What are IoT Development Platforms with a Free Trial?

IoT development platforms are suites of tools that provide the software, hardware and services needed to develop and manage applications for connected devices. These platforms allow developers to access remote collection points, such as sensors or other networks, to control the devices and interact with them in real time. They also provide multiple development environments, allowing developers to develop applications with an array of languages, frameworks and protocols. IoT development platforms offer secure data storage and communication capabilities to ensure the security of data collected from connected devices. Compare and read user reviews of the best IoT Development platforms with a Free Trial currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    AWS IoT

    AWS IoT

    Amazon

    There are billions of devices in homes, factories, oil wells, hospitals, cars, and thousands of other places. With the proliferation of devices, you increasingly need solutions to connect them, and collect, store, and analyze device data. AWS has broad and deep IoT services, from the edge to the cloud. AWS IoT is the only cloud vendor to bring together data management and rich analytics in easy-to-use services designed for noisy IoT data. AWS IoT offers services for all layers of security, including preventive security mechanisms, like encryption and access control to device data, and service to continuously monitor and audit configurations. AWS brings AI and IoT together to make devices more intelligent. You can create models in the cloud and deploy them to devices where they run 2x faster compared to other offerings. Optimize operations by easily creating digital twins of real-world systems. Run analytics on volumes of IoT data easily—without building an analytics platform.
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    Altair SmartWorks
    As organizations pursue their digital transformation strategy for the Internet of Things (IoT), some seek the “built-in” expertise of turn-key PaaS solutions while others want the flexibility of highly customizable offerings that adapt to their existing ecosystem. In either case, Altair SmartWorks delivers advanced IoT technology within an open-architecture environment to drive the innovation that fuels sustained competitiveness. Altair SmartWorks was built for optimal flexibility, from its extensive compatibility with third party hardware, communication technologies, and applications to its innovative licensing and global partner ecosystem. Altair SmartWorks is also integrated with Altair HyperWorks, a leading simulation platform, and Altair PBS Works’ high-performance computing cloud technology, allowing its users to implement highly scalable IoT projects and realize their digital twin strategy.
    Starting Price: $10 per user per month
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    WolkAbout IoT Platform

    WolkAbout IoT Platform

    WolkAbout Technology

    In WolkAbout, we've built a complete IoT application enablement platform and user-friendly tools to allow system integrators, product and service providers to develop and rapidly bring industrial-grade digital applications to market. Additionally, our experienced team helps our clients with system integration and building customised apps that add value to their businesses. Our innovative spirit, deep industry insights and unmatched digital technology expertise are the foundation of everything we do. With 50+ employees and 8 centres globally, WolkAbout is transforming the value chains across industries ranging from manufacturing to oil&gas!
    Starting Price: $1500/month
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    Storyboard

    Storyboard

    Crank AMETEK

    Storyboard is an embedded GUI development framework that accelerates the design and delivery of modern UX for tomorrow’s IoT and wearable devices. With its Rapid Design Import and Iteration Technology, embedded developers around the world are able to create products that offer unmatched GUI experiences (graphics, voice, and audio), uniquely optimized for all operating systems and platforms, including resource-constrained MCU and MPU platforms. Storyboard aligns embedded developers with the iterative change processes of designers — using popular tools like Sketch and Photoshop — helping manufacturers achieve high-quality UX without sacrificing performance or development time. With only a few mouse clicks, developers use Storyboard to visualize changed assets and rapidly assess, accept, or reject elements in a timesaving manner. This accelerated workflow allows teams to refine their products at any stage in their development cycle.
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    Qt

    Qt

    Qt Group

    Software requirements are increasing exponentially, but your team's capacity is not! Qt 6's tools & APIs empower designers and developers to create more! Build consistently branded 2D & 3D applications with a custom or native look & feel, using designer and developer-friendly tools, a leaner, yet more powerful QML language, and a flexible graphics architecture. From microcontrollers (MCUs) to supercomputers, Qt 6 and our massive ecosystem provide everything you need to design, develop, and deploy software for your entire product line. Create applications that are beautiful in the front end and powerful in the back end, with the same codebase for any hardware, any OS, or bare metal. Qt Group is a global software company with a strong presence in more than 70 industries and is the leading independent technology behind 1+ billion devices and applications. Qt is used by major global companies and developers worldwide.
    Starting Price: $302 per month
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    AWS IoT ExpressLink
    Quickly connect devices to the cloud and easily access over 200 AWS services. Lower development costs by offloading the networking and cryptography tasks to the module. Connect devices with minimal redesign effort, no matter your processor size or resource constraints. Easily monitor device fleet health and manage security updates at scale. AWS IoT ExpressLink powers a range of hardware modules developed and offered by AWS Partners. The connectivity modules include software implementing AWS-mandated security requirements, making it faster and easier for you to securely connect devices to the cloud and seamlessly integrate with a range of AWS services. Modernize industrial applications without redesigning the application from scratch. AWS IoT ExpressLink offers out-of-the-box connectivity for all types of devices, regardless of resource constraints. Get consumer products to market in a fraction of the time and at a lower cost.
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    Kaa

    Kaa

    KaaIoT Technologies

    With IoT microservices architecture baked by Kubernetes, you can scale infinitely, scale only what is needed, all with extreme performance and fault-tolerance. Stream data from your IoT devices to any data analytics system via pre-integrated Kafka channel. Change device behavior based on processing results. The company behind the platform has over 25 years of experience in IoT, Telecom and Big Data. We used all our profound knowledge to create the best IoT Platform that can serve big enterprises as well as small startups. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Out-of-box authentication & authorization for users with open OAuth2 / UMA interface. Connect and manage IoT devices via the cloud using graphical UI or REST API. Collect and visualize telemetry using a built-in dashboard or 3rd party tools like Grafana.
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