OpenRemote
OpenRemote: A broad, self-hosted IoT stack for teams that need connectivity and control. Ranked #19 of 24 in IoT Analytics Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source deployments needing broad connectivity.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source deployments needing broad connectivity
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Founded2015
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Broad protocol agents spanning MQTT, Modbus, LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, and more
- Dashboards, telemetry, maps, geofencing, and automation in one platform
- Self-hosting, multi-tenancy, APIs, edge gateways, and forecasting support
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting places deployment and operational responsibility on the organization
- Professional Community includes community support rather than issue-focused email support
- Managed hosting, custom mobile apps, and SLAs are limited to Managed Service
Our verdict on OpenRemote
OpenRemote is an open-source IoT platform for professional integrators, manufacturers, and organizations managing connected assets. Its scope covers asset and attribute modeling, device connectivity, automation, dashboards, historical telemetry, maps, geofencing, multi-tenancy, and APIs. Browser-based applications are complemented by Android and iOS consoles, while self-hosted deployments and edge gateways support distributed environments. It is best suited to teams that want broad protocol coverage and control over deployment rather than a narrowly focused device-monitoring tool.
Connectivity is a central strength. Protocol agents support HTTP, MQTT, Modbus, LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, SNMP, Serial, TCP, UDP, KNX, and Velbus, with REST, MQTT, and WebSocket APIs for application access. OpenWeather, Hawkbit, Keycloak, and PostgreSQL are also listed integrations. Automation can use When-Then, Flow, and Groovy rules, while dashboards and Insights widgets present live and historical information. Maps, custom map layers, and geofencing extend the platform into location-aware operations. Edge gateways and manager interconnects make the architecture relevant to distributed deployments, and a machine-learning forecasting service adds analytical depth.
The free Professional Community offering includes the full-featured platform, self-hosting, AWS Marketplace access, and community support. Support Voucher adds email support for issues, training, and consultancy. Managed Service adds managed hosting, company CI/CD, a custom mobile app, a service-level agreement, training, and consultancy; paid services are available by request. Organizations choosing OpenRemote should be prepared to manage a self-hosted platform or budget for services that reduce that responsibility. It is a strong fit for open-source deployments with varied protocols and complex asset models, while teams seeking a fully managed experience from the outset should consider the Managed Service tier.
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OpenRemote fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Device limit | Not verified |
| Data retention | Not verified |
| Stream processing | Real-time |
| Custom dashboards | Yes |
| SQL querying | Not verified |
| Anomaly detection | Not verified |
| Machine learning tools | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 16 integrations: HTTP, SNMP, Modbus, MQTT, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | openremote.io |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
OpenRemote integrations
OpenRemote lists 16 integrations on its own site.
- HTTP
- SNMP
- Modbus
- MQTT
- Bluetooth
- LoRaWAN
- Serial
- TCP
- UDP
- KNX
- Velbus
- OpenWeather
- Hawkbit
- Keycloak
- PostgreSQL
- TimescaleDB
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