Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale, with over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 deploying connected IoT devices powered by Particle. High-profile customers include NASA, SpaceX, Jacuzzi, and Keurig.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Particle holds significant market position in IoT platform-as-a-service with deep enterprise penetration and global developer reach. Acquired by Digi International in January 2026, providing strategic backing, though post-acquisition integration and operational independence remain uncertain. Strong customer base and established technology differentiate the company.
Top Insights
Massive developer and enterprise reach: 240k+ developers and 160+ enterprise customers including Fortune 100 companies and mission-critical organizations like NASA and SpaceX
Acquisition by Digi International (January 2026) positions Particle as part of a larger IoT and embedded systems conglomerate with enhanced resources
Comprehensive platform span from hardware to cloud connectivity, providing end-to-end IoT solution stack that reduces customer fragmentation and increases stickiness
Strong product-market fit in IoT infrastructure, recognized as major player in IDC Marketscape 2018 assessment and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2015
Named Competitors
AWS IoT Core — Cloud IoT platform for device connectivity and management
Azure IoT Hub — Cloud-based IoT device platform and management service
Google Cloud IoT — Cloud IoT device connectivity and management platform
Velotic — Industrial IoT platform combining Proficy, Kepware, and ThingWorx for process automation and device connectivity
Cumulocity — Industrial IoT platform for device management and application enablement
Exosite — Industrial IoT platform for device connectivity and cloud analytics
Recent Developments
(January 2026) Acquired by Digi International, a major shift in corporate ownership and strategic direction
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