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AWS IoT Events Alternatives

Should you replace AWS IoT Events?

Samsara is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for AWS IoT Events.

AWS IoT Events

Current
Hybrid Payg
4.3/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

AWS IoT Events alternatives

See how AWS IoT Events compares to 8 alternative apps you can switch to.

SamsaraBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$324/yr$27/monthSamsara is a good fit if: you operate a commercial fleet requiring DOT compliance, driver safety monitoring, and real-time vehicle diagnostics.
LosantWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Losant is a good fit if: you need to orchestrate complex IoT device fleets with custom business logic and real-time data processing.
Ibm Watso...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Ibm Watson Iot Platform is a good fit if: you are maintaining legacy IBM infrastructure with immediate plans to migrate to a supported platform.
Siemens I...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$180/yr$15/monthSwap AWS agility for Siemens depth when your factory floor demands industrial-grade digital twins, not just cloud events.
Cumulocit...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Cumulocity trades AWS service mesh convenience for enterprise-grade device management and OT/IT convergence features.
Ptc Thing...Not RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Ptc Thingworx is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Azure Iot...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$5/yr$0/monthAzure Iot Central is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Azure Iot...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$120/yr$10/monthAzure Iot Hub is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Samsara and Losant selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
AWS IoT E...

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AWS IoT Events

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Samsara

$540

Fleet Essentials ($27/month)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Losant

$6,000

Developer

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
AWS IoT E...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Samsara

--

After $15,000 estimated migration cost.

Losant

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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
AWS IoT E...

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Samsara

80/100

Samsara is built exclusively for organizations managing physical fleets and heavy equipment. Operations managers, safety directors, and fleet coordinators gain immediate visibility, while administrative or creative teams have no use case. Success requires field deployment of cellular-connected hardware units in every tracked asset.

Losant

70/100

Losant excels for engineering teams building connected products and managing industrial device fleets. DevOps and hardware teams benefit from its visual workflow engine and MQTT support, but product managers and business analysts struggle with its technical query language and device-centric interface. Non-technical stakeholders typically require engineer proxies to extract insights.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
AWS IoT E...

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Samsara

high

Samsara is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $15,000 one-time cost.

Losant

medium

Losant is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
AWS IoT E...

4.3/5.0

25 reviews

Samsara

4.5/5.0

2955 reviews

Losant

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82 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
AWS IoT E...

No migration needed

Samsara

8 weeks

High

Samsara is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $15,000 one-time cost.

Losant

6 weeks

High

Losant is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
AWS IoT E...

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Samsara

$15,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Losant

$8,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
AWS IoT E...

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Samsara

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Supports 250 native integrations.

Losant

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Supports 45 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
AWS IoT E...

100%

Samsara

85%

  • Requires physical hardware installation per vehicle
  • 3-5 year contracts typically mandatory
  • Dash cams often face driver privacy resistance
  • Limited offline functionality in dead zones
Losant

75%

  • Pricing escalates quickly with device/message volume
  • Steep learning curve for Losant Query Language
  • Limited native BI visualization vs dedicated analytics tools
  • Device provisioning complexity for large heterogeneous fleets
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
AWS IoT E...
SOC 1SOC 2SOC 3ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018PCI DSSHIPAAFedRAMPGDPR
Samsara
SOC 2 Type IIGDPRISO 27001FedRAMP Authorized
Losant
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
AWS IoT E...

You already standardize on this app.

Samsara

You operate a commercial fleet requiring DOT compliance, driver safety monitoring, and real-time vehicle diagnostics

Losant

You need to orchestrate complex IoT device fleets with custom business logic and real-time data processing

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
AWS IoT E...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Samsara

You need software-only project management or lack physical assets requiring cellular-connected IoT sensors

Losant

You need a general-purpose workflow tool or only require simple device monitoring without custom logic