# Best IoT Development Tools - Page 3 *By [Bijou Barry](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/bijou-barry)* IoT development tools are software development solutions specifically targeted to developers building IoT applications. These tools may include integrated development environments (IDEs), command line interface (CLIs), software development kits (SDKs), libraries and frameworks of code, or APIs that are tailored to IoT developers. IoT developers can use these tools when building web, mobile, and device applications. IoT development tools may be used on top of [IoT platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms) when building IoT applications, or in conjunction with [IoT device management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management). To qualify for inclusion in the IoT Development Tools category, a product must: - Provide assistance to developers when specifically building IoT applications - Be used separately or on top of an IoT platform ## How Many IoT Development Tools Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 61 ### Category Stats (Jun 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.36/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **New Reviews This Quarter**: 7 - **Buyer Segments**: Small-Business 50% │ Mid-Market 36% │ Enterprise 14% Represents the distribution of reviewers across all products in this category. - **Top Trending Product**: AWS IoT (+0.19%) - Among all products in this category, AWS IoT recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: June 18, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank IoT Development Tools Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 800+ Authentic Reviews - 61+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which IoT Development Tools Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [AWS IoT](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [TagoIO](https://www.g2.com/products/tagoio/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [TagoIO](https://www.g2.com/products/tagoio/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [AWS IoT](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Golioth](https://www.g2.com/products/golioth/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Canto Canto is a comprehensive digital asset management (DAM) platform that helps organizations centrally manage, organize, and distribute digital content from creation through final delivery. It serves as a single source of truth for marketing, creative, brand, and product teams that need fast, reliable access to approved, channel-ready assets. Designed for scale, Canto supports 4,000+ global brands across industries including retail, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, education, and professional services. Teams use Canto to manage images, videos, documents, and product-related assets in one intuitive system—reducing content sprawl, eliminating version confusion, and improving cross-team collaboration. At its foundation, Canto is a unified DAM platform with optional DAM for Products functionality, enabling organizations to manage both brand assets and product-specific content in a single environment. This ensures that every team—across regions and channels—works from accurate, up-to-date content. Key capabilities include: Centralized Asset Library - Store, organize, and manage all digital assets in one searchable platform with permissions and governance controls. AI-Powered Search & Metadata - Quickly find assets using AI-driven visual search, auto-tagging, and metadata enrichment, including visually similar matches. Single Source of Truth for Brand & Product Content - Maintain consistent, approved assets across campaigns, channels, and markets with confidence. Brand Studio - Enable non-designers to create on-brand content using customizable templates—without design software or bottlenecks. Approval Hub - Streamline review and approval workflows, reduce feedback cycles, and accelerate content sign-off across stakeholders. Media Publisher - Publish images and videos directly to key channels, simplifying distribution and reducing manual steps. Canto is ideal for organizations that: - Manage large volumes of digital or product content - Need strong brand consistency across teams and regions - Want faster content creation, approval, and distribution - Require AI-driven search and automation to improve efficiency By combining asset management, AI automation, collaboration tools, and brand governance, Canto helps teams move content faster—without sacrificing accuracy or brand integrity. 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[Iven](https://www.g2.com/products/iven/reviews) Iven provides IoT Platform that was specifically designed for connected products across multiple vertical markets. Iven is an IoT enabler company that offers an easy, rapid & affordable IoT Platform for the companies that are seeking for IoT solutions. **Who Is the Company Behind Iven?** - **Seller:** [Iven](https://www.g2.com/sellers/iven) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Esentepe, TR - **Twitter:** @ivenCorp (130 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivencorp (20 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 2. [Leverege](https://www.g2.com/products/leverege/reviews) The Leverege IoT Platform provides you with the tools you need to quickly build tailored solutions and then deploy them to production. **Who Is the Company Behind Leverege?** - **Seller:** [Leverege](https://www.g2.com/sellers/leverege) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Rockville, US - **Twitter:** @leverege (1,291 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/leverege/ (53 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 3. [macchina](https://www.g2.com/products/macchina/reviews) macchina.io is an open source software toolkit for quickly building embedded applications for the Internet of Things that run on Linux-based devices like the Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone, RED Brick or Galileo/Edison. **Who Is the Company Behind macchina?** - **Seller:** [Applied Informatics Software Engineering](https://www.g2.com/sellers/applied-informatics-software-engineering) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @macchina_io (435 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 4. [Mainflux](https://www.g2.com/products/mainflux/reviews) Mainflux is a secure, scalable, open-source IoT platform written in Go and deployed in Docker. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Mainflux?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Mainflux?** - **Seller:** [Mainflux](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mainflux) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Belgrade, RS - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/mainflux (5 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 5. [MOBILINQ - IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mobilinq-iot-platform/reviews) MOBILINQ - IoT platform, helps in gaining vertical solutions capabilities and maximize IoT revenue streams from an integrated, accessible, and easy to activate global enterprise and consumer IoT services ecosystem. We offer service-based billing tailored to meet the needs of your IoT operations, accounting not only for connectivity but also for devices, applications, and bundled IoT services with API orchestration for a secure and comprehensive interface for enterprise and developer access to deliver IoT services and unified experience across the globe. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate MOBILINQ - IoT platform?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind MOBILINQ - IoT platform?** - **Seller:** [Globetouch](https://www.g2.com/sellers/globetouch-956cfd23-f67c-4718-b0f4-9d324b6010b5) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** San Ramon, US - **Twitter:** @GlobetouchInc (449 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/airlinq (199 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 6. [Peridio](https://www.g2.com/products/peridio/reviews) Peridio helps IoT and embedded device companies manage software deployment with optimized reference platforms, adaptable integrations, binary management and software distribution, device access and observability, and operational safety and security. **Who Is the Company Behind Peridio?** - **Seller:** [Peridio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/peridio) - **Year Founded:** 2020 - **HQ Location:** Nashville, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/peridio/about/ (10 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 7. [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) Read more about our product here: https://www.qt.io/product Programming should be fast, easy and fun. That’s why we have been focusing on improving software development for the last 25 years, and with the amount of applications and devices growing every day, efficiency has become more important than ever. Qt has everything you need to quickly and cost-effectively design, develop, test, deploy and maintain your software for any project. Focus on creating the best user experiences instead of coding what’s already been coded for you. Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company with a strong presence in more than 70 industries and is the leading independent technology behind millions of devices and applications. Qt is used by major global companies and developers worldwide, and the technology enables its customers to deliver exceptional user experiences and advance their digital transformation initiatives. Qt achieves this through its cross-platform software framework for the development of apps and devices, under both commercial and open source licenses. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 53 **How Do G2 Users Rate Qt?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Qt?** - **Seller:** [Qt Group](https://www.g2.com/sellers/qt-group) - **Year Founded:** 1995 - **HQ Location:** Espoo, Finland - **Twitter:** @qtproject (21,456 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/qt-quality-assurance/ (20 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market #### What Are Qt's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Compatibility (2 reviews) - Cross-Platform Compatibility (2 reviews) - Fast Development (2 reviews) - User Interface (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Learning Curve (2 reviews) - Complex Usability (1 reviews) - Difficulty (1 reviews) - Lack of Customization (1 reviews) - Limited Features (1 reviews) ### 8. [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/products/rayven/reviews) What is Rayven? Rayven is an operational software platform that delivers an AI data fabric - connecting every system, data source, and data stream across a business into a single managed environment, then letting teams build custom apps, AI agents, workflow automations, dashboards, and MCP servers for direct AI model connectivity on top. It is the platform for organisations that need to act on operational data in real-time, deploy AI that actually works in production + build software that fits the way their business operates - without replacing existing systems or waiting 18 months for results. The Problem Rayven Solves Most organisations already have the systems and data they need. The challenge is fragmentation. ERP systems, SCADA platforms, IoT devices, databases, cloud tools, and files all generate valuable data - but it sits in silos, impossible to act on in real-time. The result: manual reporting, disconnected workflows, and AI projects that fail before reaching production. Industry research shows 95% of AI projects never ship - most because the underlying data layer is not clean, connected, or ready. Rayven builds that foundation first, then activates it. The Rayven Platform Rayven operates across five unified layers, delivered as a single managed environment: - Integration: More than 600 pre-built connectors pull data from IT, OT, IoT, files, APIs, databases, and data streams - bidirectionally, in real-time. Connects industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet) alongside cloud platforms, business systems, and proprietary tools. - Data: All connected data lands in a single managed platform - structured, governed + AI-ready. Real-time processing, ETL pipelines, data lakes, and AI model training handled in one place. - Execution: Automation rules, predictive models + agentic AI run directly on live operational data. Rules-based logic, machine learning, and goal-seeking autonomous agents all operate in one execution environment. - Presentation: Custom apps, dashboards, portals, conversational interfaces, and mobile applications deployed from the same platform - built for specific workflows, not generic reporting. - Security, Governance + Hosting: Role-based access control, data lineage, audit trails, AES-256 encryption, data residency controls, and enterprise-grade infrastructure - included as standard. AI Capabilities Rayven includes ten native AI capabilities built directly into the platform: 1. Custom AI agents (goal-seeking, action-taking) 2. Predictive analytics and machine learning 3. Conversational analytics 4. Real-time and continuous model training 5. AI-led workflow automation 6. Multimodal processing (documents, video, images, audio) 7. Anomaly and risk detection 8. Forecasting and optimisation 9. Vision and edge AI inference 10. Generative operational summaries MCP server support enables direct connectivity for AI models including Claude, GPT, and others. What Gets Built Rayven customers build and deploy: - Custom operational apps and field applications. - AI agents that monitor conditions, detect anomalies + take corrective action autonomously. - Predictive maintenance and performance models running on live plant data. - Real-time dashboards and executive reporting tools. - Workflow automations spanning IT and OT systems. - Customer and partner portals. - Data pipelines and integration layers. - White-label software products delivered under partner brands. Key Differentiators vs. Point solutions (Zapier, MuleSoft, Power BI, DataRobot): point solutions do one thing well but force teams to stitch together five separate tools to cover integration, data, AI, presentation, and governance. Rayven replaces the stack. vs. Traditional enterprise platforms (SAP, Oracle, Palantir): enterprise platforms take 12-18 months and seven figures to implement. Rayven deploys in two to 12 weeks at fixed scope and fixed price. vs. Low-code app builders (Mendix, OutSystems): app builders handle the presentation layer but do not solve the underlying data and integration problem. Rayven covers the full stack. Technology Compatibility Rayven is fully technology-agnostic and works alongside existing systems: - Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud + AWS - Business systems: SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, and Microsoft 365 - OT platforms: Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, and Ignition - Industrial protocols: OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, and EtherNet/IP - IoT devices: any device with a data output - Custom and proprietary systems via API, webhook, or direct connector Nothing needs to be replaced. Every existing investment is preserved. Who Uses Rayven Rayven serves businesses from growth-stage to large enterprise across 24+ industries globally - manufacturing, mining, construction, infrastructure, logistics, utilities, financial services, healthcare, agriculture, government, and more. Customers across Australia, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. Named customers include Anglo American, Fulton Hogan, Glencore, Vodafone, NSW Ports, CSIRO, Collective Intelligence, Ramjack, and AngloGold Ashanti. Delivery Options - DIY: Full platform access. Internal teams build and deploy independently. - Done-For-You: Australia-based delivery team. Fixed scope, fixed price, two to 12 weeks from brief to go-live. - Hybrid: Guided delivery first, with the customer's team taking increasing ownership over time. By the Numbers - More than 600 pre-built connectors. - Ten native AI capabilities. - More than 240 deployments live globally. - Rated 5/5 across more than 140 independent reviews. - Deploys 66% faster than traditional development. - Two to 12 weeks to first working solution. - Rayven exists to close the gap: 95% of AI projects never reach production (industry average). **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 29 **How Do G2 Users Rate Rayven?** - **Quality of Support:** 9.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Rayven?** - **Seller:** [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rayven) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Sydney, AU - **Twitter:** @RayvenIOT (56 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/rayveniot/ (33 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Retail - **Company Size:** 69% Mid-Market, 52% Small-Business #### What Are Rayven's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (61 reviews) - Features (49 reviews) - Automation (44 reviews) - Customization (42 reviews) - Data Management (36 reviews) **Cons:** - Learning Curve (32 reviews) - Difficult Learning (30 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (25 reviews) - Complex Setup (21 reviews) - Setup Complexity (19 reviews) ### 9. [SysSCRIPT IoT Scripting](https://www.g2.com/products/sysscript-iot-scripting/reviews) SysSCRIPT is a beginner-friendly scripting solution that anyone can use for Machine To Machine applications or the Internet of Things. **Who Is the Company Behind SysSCRIPT IoT Scripting?** - **Seller:** [Systech Corporation](https://www.g2.com/sellers/systech-corporation) - **Year Founded:** 1981 - **HQ Location:** San Diego, US - **Twitter:** @SystechCorp (76 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/166229 (92 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 10. [WolkAbout IoT Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wolkabout-iot-platform/reviews) WolkAbout IoT Platform is the "heart and brain" of an IoT solution which integrates any device, transforms real-time readings into meaningful data and combines different devices and services into a complete IoT solution. **Who Is the Company Behind WolkAbout IoT Platform?** - **Seller:** [WolkAbout](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wolkabout) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Prague, CZ - **Twitter:** @WolkAbout (5,373 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/9466705 (33 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 11. [Zoho IoT](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-iot/reviews) Zoho IoT is a flexible, low-code IoT platform that enables businesses to build and scale various IoT solutions on a single, unified platform like Industrial IoT (IIoT),Smart Buildings, Fleet Management, Energy Monitoring, Asset Tracking, Utilities Monitoring, and Connected Infrastructure solutions. The platform allows organizations to connect, manage, and monitor diverse devices such as sensors, meters, machines, PLCs, gateways, vehicles, and edge devices using 40+ IoT and industrial protocols like MQTT, OPC-UA, Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, CoAP, and HTTPS. Zoho IoT transforms real-time device data into interactive dashboards, alerts, automation rules, and AI-powered insights. With its low-code application development capabilities, Zoho IoT helps teams quickly create custom IoT applications, digital twins, workflows, and analytics tailored to different use cases, whether it’s building automation, energy optimization, fleet tracking, predictive maintenance, or remote asset monitoring. Zoho IoT also supports edge computing, device lifecycle management, rule-based automation, and enterprise-grade security, and integrates seamlessly with the Zoho ecosystem (Zoho Analytics, Zoho CRM, Zoho Creator, Zoho Desk), enabling end-to-end IoT solutions, OT-IT integration, and data-driven operational excellence across industries. **Who Is the Company Behind Zoho IoT?** - **Seller:** [Zoho](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zoho-b00ca9d5-bca8-41b5-a8ad-275480841704) - **Year Founded:** 1996 - **HQ Location:** Austin, TX - **Twitter:** @Zoho (137,880 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/38373/ (30,766 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** +1 (888) 900-9646 ## What Is IoT Development Tools? [IoT Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-management) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to IoT Development Tools? - [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms) - [IoT Device Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-device-management-platforms) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right IoT Development Tools? ### What You Should Know About IoT Development Tools ### What are IoT Development Tools? Internet of things (IoT) development tools are software development solutions that help developers build IoT applications. IoT developers can use these tools when building web, mobile, and device applications. IoT development tools may be used on top of [IoT platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms#learn-more)when building IoT applications or in conjunction with [IoT device management tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms#learn-more). As IoT devices become more commonplace in business strategies, the benefits are quickly emerging across the board. This includes business analytics and insights, improved efficiency, and creating a greater customer experience.  **What Does IoT Stand For?** IoT stands for the internet of things. IoT, in broad terms, connects and shares data across billions of devices and physical objects over the internet. There are a wide variety of use cases and capabilities for IoT applications, devices, and solutions that will be further discussed below.  ### What are the Common Features of IoT Development Tools? The following are some core features within IoT development tools:  **Ease of use** : IoT development systems often require more technical knowledge than no-code alternatives, but that does not mean they need to be difficult to use. IoT development tools can be simplified by adding features such as syntax highlighting, shortcuts, and completion aid automation.  **Integrations or APIs:** An API is a software intermediary that allows two applications to communicate with each other. IoT development tools will often come prebuilt with libraries of APIs, or protocols that help simplify certain development outcomes. Using these APIs, users can streamline the process of connecting and deploying devices, saving time and energy from manual coding. **Help guides:** As with many development tools and open-source tools, IoT development solutions will regularly provide documentation and help guides to assist with using the products to their fullest potential. These developer documents may provide information about product features, user commands, and general instructions for users. In some cases, documentation may provide detailed instruction for getting started, configuring different types of hardware, and troubleshooting, along with information about supported hardware and basic knowledge related to IoT technology and development. An [integrated development environment (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/articles/ide? __hstc=171774463.b1c0089bc673177da3fc54a6a3f4a2ac.1626185098825.1628519705570.1628522490904.61&__ hssc=171774463.4.1628522490904&__hsfp=4215824752) is a specific type of IoT software development for building applications that combines common developer tools into a single graphical user interface (GUI). Developers using the tools in this category will spend a significant amount of time writing and editing lines of code. ### What are the Benefits of IoT Development Tools? A few benefits of IoT development tools are listed below: **Programming:** Programming enables developers to design IoT solutions using popular IoT programming languages such as Python, Node.js, and Java. IoT development systems provide the means for programming IoT applications. This gives users a blank canvas in which developers can design the ideal IoT ecosystem for their respective business scenarios.  **Expanded use cases:** IoT development tools help expand existing IoT applications with unique functionalities and an increased range of connected devices. This includes building applications and improving integration with other IoT devices.  **Application development:** IoT app development helps provide APIs, documentation guides, and open-source code in some cases to support developers and a wide variety of application development scenarios.  ### Who Uses IoT Development Tools? While some organizations are still developing their IoT capabilities, many forward-thinking organizations have created IoT-specific job positions. Some of the most common IoT focused titles include: **IoT developers:** These individuals oversee the creation of devices or sensors, including programming software that allows devices to both connect with other systems and function properly on their own. Other responsibilities for IoT developers may include designing, coding, and testing features of products meant to connect to other devices. **IoT engineers:** IoT engineers develop innovative services that help users receive, control, and manage information. They are also in charge of developing and managing a vast array of IoT devices, platforms, software, hardware, and systems through a combination of data, technology, and research. **IoT solutions architects:** IoT solutions architects are involved in developing practical uses and applications of IoT technology. They typically work with engineers and salespeople to facilitate process development. ### Challenges with IoT Development Tools IoT development tools can come with their own set of challenges. **Security:** IoT technology includes numerous connected devices. This connectivity makes IoT devices and IoT applications common targets for hackers. Individuals who utilize IoT applications should be educated on how to avoid falling for potential cybersecurity threats.  **IoT gateways:** IoT gateways are key to the connectivity of IoT devices. Different devices can have different connectivity protocols: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, serial ports, Zigbee, and have various energy profiles. Gateways are located between the connected devices, IoT sensors, and the cloud, so the entire IoT ecosystem depends on them. **Operating systems:** Before starting IoT application development, several technical factors should be considered. First of all, the team has to evaluate the IoT devices they will work with. IoT devices generally have limited memory capacity. This means the developers have to choose the corresponding operating system. It should fit both the capabilities of the device and the requirements for its functionality. ### Which Companies Should Buy IoT Development Tools? For IoT development tools to be effective, organizations should have a base level of IoT infrastructure and applications already in existence at the organization.  **Companies with IoT infrastructure:** Companies who already have made the upfront investment in IoT technology can quickly unlock the full potential of IoT development tools. They can even take advantage of more advanced IoT development solutions, such as IDEs or command-line interfaces.  **Companies with less IoT infrastructure:** Companies with less IoT infrastructure should consider investing in technology such as IoT platforms or IoT device management to provide a foundation for the development tools. If not, they should consider less complex, no-code alternatives to IoT development tools.  ### How to Buy IoT Development Tools #### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for IoT Development Tools As an emerging technology, IoT is a new area for many organizations. Before investing in IoT development tools, organizations should make the upfront investment to be prepared and ready to implement IoT applications. This includes potentially hiring developers and other key IoT-focused positions, as well as investing in any additional devices needed to support IoT development.  Prioritization of requirements can aid the selection team in deciding what tool would best fit their company’s needs. Since IoT is an emerging technology, the development tools may change and develop over time.  #### Compare IoT Development Tools Products **Create a long list** Before choosing an IoT software development solution, organizations should consider the use cases for their organization, as well as how they would like to access and deploy the tools. The size of the organization, as well as the scope of the organization, are all key factors to consider as well. Many IoT software development tools are open-source tools. Deployment preference should also be considered. Many IoT software development tools offer cloud platforms and cloud services options, such as PaaS. Companies should also consider the development platform involved, such as iOS, Android, or Raspberry Pi.  **Create a short list** As IoT continues to develop as a technology, companies considering acquiring IoT technology should be adaptable to future needs and developments. Scalability, customization, and personalization should all be considered when selecting a vendor from a short list. Many IoT software development tools are complex, and therefore companies should ensure that the product is user friendly for their IoT team. The software development process can be simplified potentially through real-time updates, courtesy of automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.  **Conduct demos** Before investing in an IoT software development tool, organizations must take the time to meet with vendors to test out the software development tool. In particular, organizations should ensure that the IoT software development tool involved is compatible with other products and upcoming projects.  #### Selection of IoT Development Tools **Choose a selection team** Unlike IoT platforms, which have low code or no code, IoT software development systems are fairly complex and require an individual to have a background in the space. The selection team should therefore consist of IoT specialists, such as IoT developers, IoT engineers, and IoT solution architects. If an organization lacks these specialist roles, general software and application developers should be involved.  **Negotiation** Upon entering the negotiation stage, organizations should have a clear sense of the potential use cases they are hoping to solve with the IoT software development tool they are purchasing. They should have a short list of vendors who fit these use cases and can scale and grow in case additional business needs emerge. Pricing for IoT development tools will vary depending on the exact tool purchased, as well as the scale of IoT development projects. When purchasing these tools, it’s important to factor in any additional costs needed to acquire compatible IoT systems and resources.  **Final decision** If an organization has IoT specialists, the purchasing decision should be led and organized by them. These specialists would be the most informed members of the team and have the background knowledge to understand if the IoT software development tool is compatible with other IoT systems within the organization.