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Thinger.io: cost, fit and limits
Thinger.io is an IoT platform that connects devices to dashboards, a REST API and an MCP server, sold as dedicated cloud instances on AWS in three sizes or as a private cloud and on-premise deployment.
What to know first
Thinger.io runs each plan on its own server: Small at EUR 45 per month for 100 devices, Medium at EUR 179 for 1,000 and Large at EUR 319 for 2,500, with yearly billing shown beside each. A custom Private Cloud and On-Premise option covers dedicated regions or your own hardware. The site puts a Works with your AI setup up front, using scoped tokens and an MCP server for outside agents.
Thinger.io at a glance
| Maker | Not stated on the vendor pages, Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | EUR 45 per month for Small, or EUR 540 billed yearly |
| API access | Yes |
| Category | Best AI IoT Platforms in 2026, rank 3 of 13 |
| Website | thinger.io/ |
Who Thinger.io is best for
Teams experimenting with AI agents on devices
Scoped tokens, a CLI and an MCP server let Claude, Cursor, Codex or Gemini read data and call declared device resources, with each action limited to what the token allows.
Companies with strict perimeter policies
The On-Premise option runs the full platform on the customer's own servers, and Private Cloud plans use TLS-only edge connectivity, a private subnet and an isolated account.
Integrators who need predictable server-sized pricing
Each plan states vCPU, RAM, storage and device count, so a buyer can match a project to a server size instead of estimating message volume.
Thinger.io plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Small | EUR 45 per month (EUR 540 billed yearly) | M1 server with 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 100 devices, 40 GB storage and community support. |
| Medium | EUR 179 per month (EUR 2,148 billed yearly) | M2 server with 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 1,000 devices, 80 GB storage and white labeling. |
| Large | EUR 319 per month (EUR 3,828 billed yearly) | M3 server with 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 2,500 devices, 320 GB storage, white labeling and unlimited customers. |
| Private Cloud and On-Premise | Custom quote | A dedicated cloud region or the full platform on your own servers, run by your IT team with vendor support. |
Checked November 2026.
What Thinger.io does
- MCP server and scoped tokens
- AI agents connect through the Thinger CLI with tokens limited to chosen resources, so an agent can read telemetry or trigger a device action without receiving full account access.
- Declared device resources
- Devices expose resources such as pins that can be switched from a dashboard, the REST API or an AI agent, which keeps control paths consistent across all three.
- Field access through the CLI
- The Thinger CLI reaches Linux units in the field and installs tools on them, which helps technicians who maintain remote gateways without opening a separate remote desktop tool.
- Edge security model
- Edge connectivity runs over TLS only on the Private Cloud plans, with a private subnet and an isolated account, and the security diagram lists OIDC and MFA.
- On-premise per project
- A per-project On-Premise option keeps data within the customer's perimeter for policies that rule out a shared cloud. This suits public bodies and factories that cannot send telemetry to a shared service.
How Thinger.io handles your data
Every Thinger.io plan runs the platform on a dedicated AWS instance in the region the customer chooses, and the Private Cloud plans add TLS-only edge connectivity, a private subnet and an isolated account. The pricing page lists storage per plan at 40, 80 and 320 GB but gives no other retention rules. The pages we read did not state whether customer data trains any model, did not name a security certification and did not identify the legal entity behind the service. Ask for those items before putting personal data on the platform.
Where Thinger.io falls short in practice
- No permanent free plan. The pricing page shows a Start for Free button but no free plan card, so a hobbyist cannot tell how long the free period lasts or what it covers before signing up.
- Provider details are missing. The pages read do not name the company behind the product or its headquarters, which complicates procurement, contracts and a data processing agreement for a European buyer.
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Thinger.io: common questions
How does Thinger.io let an AI agent control a device?
Devices declare resources such as pins, and an MCP server plus scoped tokens let an agent read data or call those resources through the Thinger CLI. The token defines which resources are reachable, so you can limit an agent to read-only access.
What does the Small plan include?
Small costs EUR 45 per month, or EUR 540 billed yearly, and runs an M1 server with 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB storage and 100 devices. Support is through the community, and white labeling starts on Medium. Support at that tier is through the community only.
Where is my Thinger.io data hosted?
Each plan runs on a dedicated AWS instance in the region you choose, according to the pricing page. The pages read did not list available regions or a certification, so confirm the region list with the vendor. Ask the vendor which regions exist.
Can I run Thinger.io on my own servers?
Yes, the Private Cloud and On-Premise option runs the full platform on your servers, operated by your IT team with vendor support. It is priced as a custom quote, so expect a sales conversation before you see an amount. Plan for staff time to patch and back up the system.
Is there a free plan?
The pricing page shows a Start for Free button but no free plan card, and the pages read did not state the length or limits of that offer. Confirm the terms in the sign-up flow before building anything you plan to keep.