Losant
Enterprise IoT application enablement platform for connected device solutions
About Losant
Losant is an enterprise IoT application enablement platform that helps organizations securely build, manage, and scale connected device solutions. Its low-code visual workflow engine and drag-and-drop dashboards allow engineering teams to go from prototype to production faster than traditional IoT development. Now a SUSE company, Losant serves Fortune 500 clients in industrial manufacturing, telecommunications, and OEM markets.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low-code visual workflow engine significantly reduces IoT development time
- Comprehensive edge-to-cloud coverage with native industrial protocol support
- Multi-tenancy and white-labeling built in for OEMs and product companies
- Strong enterprise security with ISO 27001 certification and flexible deployment
- Excellent documentation with Losant University and active developer community
Cons
- Pricing jumps sharply between tiers with payload-based billing hard to predict
- Dashboard builder and admin UI lag behind competitors in modern design
- Enterprise pricing is opaque requiring sales contact
- Some deployments still require pairing with third-party infrastructure
Key Features
Visual Workflow Engine
Drag-and-drop workflow builder with hundreds of pre-built nodes for edge and cloud logic, supporting custom nodes and protocol integrations.
Edge Compute
Deploy logic to edge devices with industrial protocol connectors including Modbus, OPC UA, BACnet, and SNMP with store-and-forward.
Digital Twin Management
Model complex physical environments as digital twins with device tagging, bi-directional command and control, and MQTT support.
Real-Time Dashboards
Customizable dashboards with multiple widget types, Jupyter notebook integration, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance.
Multi-Tenancy & White Labeling
Built-in multi-tenancy for OEMs to build and serve end customers under a fully white-labeled interface.
End-User Auth & SSO
Built-in user management, single sign-on, and role-based access controls for enterprise deployments.
Flexible Deployment
Runs on Losant managed cloud, your own cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), or fully on-premises with ISO 27001 certification.
Extensive Integrations
Cloud service integrations with AWS, GCP, Azure, npm package support, REST API, and webhook connectivity.