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OpenRemote vs ThingsBoard: catalog facts
OpenRemote	ThingsBoard
Free Free and open source; the company also offers paid services.	Freemium The community edition is free to self-host; cloud and professional editions are paid.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Several rule engines, from when-then to Groovy scripts MQTT, HTTP/REST and WebSocket connectivity	Flexible dashboards with SCADA symbols Alarms and multi-channel notifications
Broad platform with a learning curve for small home setups Default setup uses a self-signed certificate	Some features are limited to the paid professional edition Complex for simple home use
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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