An Integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service | Particle
Particle helps the world's most innovative companies power their connected machines, vehicles, and products.
Overview

Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
computer-science-advanced · internet-of-things-iot
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Pricing
Free Version & Paid Unlocks
Page kind
Service
Introduction
Particle: Integrated IoT Platform-as-a-Service
- Core Functionality: An end-to-end IoT platform designed for developer productivity, observability, and reliability, spanning from edge hardware to cloud infrastructure.
- Edge Infrastructure: Supports deployment of software and AI model updates to devices ranging from KB-scale microcontrollers to GB-scale edge computers.
- Features: Bare metal runtime, drivers/libraries, Particle on Linux, device protection, and OTA (Over-the-Air) updates.
- Connectivity: Provides an abstracted communications layer for various protocols including LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, and LoRaWAN.
- Features: EtherSIM, EtherSIM+, encryption, and multi-radio transport.
- Cloud & Management: Tools for real-time data automation, device monitoring, and fleet management.
- Features: Console, security/compliance, software release management, and device vitals.
- Hardware Support: Compatible with Particle’s own modules/gateways and third-party platforms including Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and BeagleBone.
- Platform Scale:
- 60 billion messages delivered per month.
- 12 million OTA software updates per month.
- 240,000 developers currently using the platform.
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