Monnit vs ControlByWeb: Which is Best for Your Application?
See how ControlByWeb® stacks up against Monnit®† for your next edge data application. We’re confident you’ll be impressed by the capability and ease of use of our IoT relays.
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Monnit | |
| Relay | Yes | No |
| Inputs |
– Digital – Analog – Modbus RS-485 |
Proprietary sensors, limited options |
| Gateway | Included | Additional Cost |
| Application | Flexible, Monitoring & Control | Monitoring Only |
| Open Platform | Yes | No |
| Cloud | Yes (Optional) |
Yes |
| Cloud Pricing | $11.99/yr Per Device |
– Complex fee structure – Multiple cloud and software options – Confusing alert and heartbeat add-ons |
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Monnit makes high-quality IoT wireless gateways that work through a cellular, Ethernet, or WiFi connection. It’s a relatively simple solution for sharing data with external systems. ControlByWeb also provides a wireless monitoring solution while adding logical control. This means a more flexible device that’s even easier to set up and use, thanks to if-this-then-that logic builder and embedded UI—no software necessary.
More Than a Gateway
Wireless gateways are often used to share data from temperature and humidity sensors, but they don’t provide any kind of logical control. ControlByWeb controllers bring scheduled and conditional logic for true temperature monitoring and control at the edge.
Why Choose ControlByWeb®
Flexibility
- Our devices are versatile and used across many applications, from industrial automation to environmental monitoring.
- Choose from a robust set of I/O options that support a broad range of level, temp, ultrasonic, and many other sensors.
- Easily integrate with your existing setup thanks to an open REST API platform and support for popular protocols like MQTT. There’s no “walled garden” restricting hardware/software options.
Capability
- Go beyond a simple gateway with on-board conditional and scheduled logic and an intuitive task builder.
- Control relays with automation or manually through the web-based UI using any standard web browser. Demo the platform.
- ControlByWeb devices are broadly compatible, making them a fixture of industrial IoT applications. See our case studies.
Simplicity
- Setting up and using controllers is easy and intuitive enough for most end users, and parent-child accounts allow you to give clients an appropriate level of access.
- ControlByWeb relays offer a browser-based UI and no software or file explorer, making them more secure by design.
- Our knowledge base and support team make it easy to configure and troubleshoot your system.
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More Features, Less Complexity
ControlByWeb was founded by IoT engineers who saw a gap in the market for simple, cost-effective monitoring and/or control. That philosophy carries through all our controllers. Every relay includes the Task Builder, which simplifies logical control down to a few clicks thanks to an if-this flow and drop-down menus. They’re also perfectly capable as data gateways with compatibility for a range of sensors and other third-party hardware and software. Whether or not you need logic, ControlByWeb has the drop-in solution for your edge data application.
Where other companies offer a deceptive “suite” of software with compounding costs, we have a single optional subscription and no hidden costs. The ControlByWeb Cloud enhances remote device management and data logging for less than $1/device per month. (This contrasts Monnit’s “notification credits” that are required for every sensor alert.)
Upgrade Your Edge Data Solution
Choosing ControlByWeb means opting for a more capable, flexible, and cost-effective IoT solution. Our devices offer advanced features and broad compatibility, making them the ideal choice for any application. Our in-house sales engineers and support team are only a call or message away to determine an ideal solution for your project or troubleshoot an existing system.
Experience the difference with ControlByWeb and take your IoT projects to the next level.
Common Monitoring & Control Applications
Agricultural Temperature & Humidity Control
Warehouse Temperature Monitoring System
Server Room Temperature Monitoring
WiFi Freezer Alarm & Refrigeration Monitoring Systems
Data Acquisition and SCADA Integration
Smart Greenhouse Automation System
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