Comprehensive comparison of FactoryDB with AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, Siemens MindSphere, and ThingWorx. See why European pharmaceutical manufacturers choose open-source over proprietary platforms.
| Platform | Initial Cost | Annual Cost | 5-Year Total | Vendor Lock-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FactoryDB | €40-60K | €20-30K | €140-210K | None (Open-Source) |
| AWS IoT Core | €80K+ | €60K+ | €380K+ | High (Proprietary) |
| Azure IoT Hub | €75K+ | €55K+ | €350K+ | High (Microsoft) |
| Siemens MindSphere | €300K+ | €80K+ | €700K+ | Very High |
| ThingWorx (PTC) | €250K+ | €70K+ | €600K+ | Very High |
*Costs based on typical pharmaceutical manufacturing deployment (€100M revenue facility). Hidden costs (consulting, integration, data export fees) not included.
| Feature | FactoryDB | AWS IoT | Azure IoT | Siemens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Source | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| European Data Hosting | ✓ Yes (CH/LV) | Limited | Limited | Partial |
| GDPR Compliant | ✓ Full | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Pharma Specialization | ✓ Yes | ✗ Generic | ✗ Generic | ✗ Generic |
| MQTT Native | ✓ Yes | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on |
| Implementation Time | 30-90 days | 3-6 months | 3-6 months | 6-18 months |
Data Location: FactoryDB keeps all data in Europe (Switzerland/Latvia). AWS IoT may store data in US, creating GDPR and Cloud Act concerns.
Cost Structure: FactoryDB offers fixed pricing (€40-60K + €20-30K annual). AWS uses consumption-based pricing that can escalate unpredictably.
Vendor Lock-in: FactoryDB uses open standards (MQTT). AWS uses proprietary APIs and services, making migration difficult.
Philosophy: FactoryDB is open-source and transparent. Azure is proprietary and closed.
Specialization: FactoryDB specializes in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Azure is general-purpose IoT.
Pricing: FactoryDB: €140-210K over 5 years. Azure: €350K+ over 5 years.
FactoryDB: €50K implementation + €25K annual = €175K over 5 years
Siemens MindSphere: €300K implementation + €80K annual = €700K over 5 years
Savings with FactoryDB: €525K over 5 years
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