Audience
Companies in need of an IoT fleet management platform
About balena
Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected Linux devices. We provide infrastructure for fleet owners so they can focus on developing their applications and growing their fleets with as little friction as possible. Our tools are designed to work well together as a platform, but you can also pick and choose the components you need for your project, and adapt them to your particular use case. We know that no two IoT projects are the same and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. If you're eager to learn more about the inner workings of balena, you're in luck. The core balena platform, or what we call balenaCloud, encompasses device, server, and client-side software, all designed to get your code securely deployed to a fleet of devices.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$109 per month
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balena
Founded: 2013
United Kingdom
www.balena.io/what-is-balena/
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Platforms Supported
Cloud
Linux
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Documentation
Videos
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Online
balena Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does balena work with?
balena works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does balena support in their product?
balena supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does balena offer?
balena offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does balena integrate with?
balena integrates with: balenaCloud, balenaOS, and CrateDB.
Q: What type of training does balena provide?
balena provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: How much does balena cost?
Pricing for balena starts at $109 per month.
