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An IoT Software Platform to Monitor Nearly Everything

Simplicity and data accessibility are cornerstones of Monnit. Our versatile sensors monitor nearly anything from -80°C vaccine-freezers in hospitals, clinics, and labs to walk-in or reach-in coolers in stores to machinery and facilities for some of the world’s largest manufacturers.

Monnit Sensors collect and send data to be analyzed in our cloud, mobile, or local/on-premises software—iMonnit®. It’s your IoT data. We help you own it. You can even send it to third-party applications and your cloud using webhooks or APIs to use the sensor data in deep analytics functions or with AI and machine-learning tools.

If a sensor’s preconfigured parameters change, iMonnit alerts you that there’s an issue you need to handle immediately. Then, you can make corrections to preserve resources, maintain assets, and protect people.

Access Sensor Data Your Way

You don’t need programming or IT experience beyond installing an app on your smartphone, easily configuring the sensors in the app, and viewing the data in the cloud or on your laptop or PC. Our iMonnit Software helps you analyze data in charts and graphs and get alerts via email, text, push notification, or voice call when sensors detect a change you need to know.

From IoT hardware to software, Monnit offers a cost-effective operational model where you purchase the hardware upfront and pay for low annual subscriptions of iMonnit Software licenses and data plans.

Top iMonnit Software Versions

We offer a complimentary, basic version of iMonnit Cloud Software to start. However, for more robust monitoring, sensor configuration, and data analysis, we provide iMonnit Premiere and Enterprise.

Our iMonnit Premiere™ is a cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that we maintain and update for users worldwide. The main features include:

• Monitoring up to five IoT sensor networks per account
• Advanced sensor configuration, notifications, and mapping
• Automated and extended historical data logging and reporting
• Availability via a browser and the iMonnit Mobile App
• Real-time monitoring dashboards
• Alerts via SMS, email, push notifications, or voice call
• User management by location and role-based permissions

For on-premises data hosting and IoT sensor network management, iMonnit Enterprise™ extends iMonnit Premiere, enabling organizations with sensitive data and use requirements to configure and manage up to 20 large Monnit Sensor networks.

You can use iMonnit Enterprise to host the software on your server behind your firewall and enjoy many of the same advanced features of iMonnit Premiere. The iMonnit Enterprise features are ideal for high-security environments, including government, insurance, finance, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and other critical sectors.

iMonnit Mobile App

• Sensor onboarding and provisioning
• Quick viewing of current readings
• Managing notifications or alerts
• Remote monitoring for field techs and teams

APIs & Integrations

Monnit Mine™ is a unique IoT solution as a software developer’s kit that enables organizations to create their own application programming interface (API) to redirect data away from Monnit’s servers.

With an API, you can export Monnit Sensor data to your applications and direct-to-third-party platforms hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Core, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud IoT, or Custom MQTT brokers. Beyond a one-time license fee, no royalties are ever required—a boon to software companies incorporating Monnit products.

Associated APIs and integrations include:

• iMonnit API (REST): Enables integration with third-party platforms (like ERP, MES, CMMS, or custom dashboards).
• SNMP & Serial Modbus Support: Some gateways allow direct integration into building automation or SCADA systems.
• MQTT or JSON data streams: For IoT/IIoT integration into AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or private brokers.

Gateways & Local Management

Monnit ALTA® Wireless Sensors communicate with our various gateways. You can configure management depending on the gateway type:

• Cellular Gateways—Send data directly to iMonnit Cloud.
• Ethernet Gateways—Local or cloud routing possible.
• USB Gateways—Can connect to a local PC/server running iMonnit Enterprise or a custom application.

Summary

• If you want simple plug-and-play: iMonnit Cloud (Basic or Premiere).
• If you want secure, offline control: iMonnit Enterprise.
• If you want deep integration: APIs, MQTT, Modbus, or SNMP.
• If you want remote or in-field convenience: iMonnitMobile App.

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Compare and Contrast Costs and Features

Here’s a breakdown of the costs, features, and benefits of the various iMonnit versions. To spark the idea of what will work best for your organization, review these quick summaries about iMonnit Basic (limited cloud), iMonnit Premiere (cloud), and iMonnit Enterprise (on-premises), alongside integration capabilities via APIs.

iMonnit Basic (Cloud)

• Cost: Always free using Monnit Sensors.
• Features:
  • Supports only one network and registered user.
  • Includes limited configuration, sensor alerts, and inactivity alerts.
  • Sensor Heartbeat Interval: approximately two hours and 10 minutes.
  • Limited data history (typically three months).
  • No advanced features—no multi-user access, mapping, API access, or advanced notifications.

iMonnit Premiere (Cloud—Annual Subscription)

• Cost: Starts at $45–$79 per year per location, depending on the plan and number of sensors.
  • Additional pricing examples:
    • Up to 100 sensors: $325/year/location.
    • Up to 250 sensors: ~$666.26/year/location (MSRP example).
• Features:
  • Advanced configuration, data export, calibration, sensor mapping, automated reporting, multiple user access, and API access.
  • Measurement Heartbeat Interval can go down to one second.
  • Supports multiple networks per account (up to five) and unlimited users.
  • History retention typically up to one year, depending on data limits (e.g., 5,000 records).
  • Accessible via the Internet and mobile app. Supports email, SMS, push notifications, voice alerts (may require credits), and in-app alerts.
• Pros:
  • Quick to set up.
  • Full-featured cloud dashboard and alerts.
  • Scales flexibly with sensor count.
• Cons:
  • Recurring annual subscription.
  • Data hosted off-site in Monnit’s cloud.
  • Some notifications (e.g., SMS/voice) may incur credit costs.

iMonnit Enterprise (On-Premises, Self-Hosted)

• Cost:
  • Licensing tiers (perpetual or annual), depending on the number of sensors:

  • Up to 250 sensors	~$750
    Up to 1k sensors	~$2,900
    Up to 2k sensors	~$5,500
    Up to 5k sensors	~$12,250

  • An alternative pricing example shows up to 250 sensors for approximately $599 (permanent license).
  • Maintenance fee: typically 20% annually for updates.
  • Free 60-day trial for up to 10 sensors.
• Features:
  • Same feature set as iMonnit Premiere, with full control and on-site data hosting.
  • Supports email and SMS alerts, data export, and notification control.
• Requirements:
  • Company server with Windows Server, IIS, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
  • Setup assistance (optional): ~$500 for full install, ~$200 per two support hours.
  • Optional database tuning services (for large datasets) range from $600–$2,400/year.
• Pros:
  • Full control over sensor data and infrastructure.
  • Ideal for organizations needing data sovereignty or air-gapped setups.
• Cons:
  • Higher upfront cost and more complex setup.
  • Requires internal IT expertise or paid support.
  • Ongoing maintenance and version upgrades.

API & Integration Options (e.g., Monnit Mine)

• Monnit Mine: A customizable open-platform solution for integrating sensor data into your systems.
  • Requires gateway unlocking (around $50 per gateway).
  • Ideal for routing data directly to your own applications or back-end systems.
• iMonnit Premiere and Enterprise support full API access for custom integrations.
• Pricing for these integrations is typically included within the Premiere subscription or Enterprise license—certain OEM capabilities (like Monnit Mine) may be extra.

A Bird’s Eye View

Recent News

• Monnit News Briefs September 2025
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• Monnit Next Wi-Fi Sensors Honored as a 2025 Product of the Year
• Monnit Wins the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Water Monitoring Solution of the Year Award
• Monnit Wins the 2025 Private Wireless Network Innovation Award

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Invest in the IoT Smarter with iMonnit

In the above articles, we've sought to give you the combined picture of iMonnit's quantified features and benefits. Now, here are some key considerations regarding iMonnit's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) or true value during your IoT network's lifecycle.

iMonnit Premiere (Cloud)

• Pros: Low upfront cost, hassle-free, scalable, secure, and fully managed.
• Cons: Recurring annual fee, data stored externally, variable depending on sensor count.

iMonnit Enterprise (On-Prem)

• Pros: Long-term cost savings with perpetual licenses, complete data control, and privacy and security compliance.
• Cons: Higher upfront cost, complex deployment, requires ongoing IT resources and maintenance.

TCO Takeaways

• Short-term or small deployments (up to 100 sensors): Cloud Premiere is cost-effective and low effort.
• Mid-sized rolling setups (~250 sensors): Cloud still competitive—$750/year vs. Enterprise triggers ~$1,099 upfront (plus maintenance).
• Large, long-term installations (>1,000 sensors): Enterprise perpetual could pay off over 3–5 years, provided you can absorb upfront costs.

What do you want to calculate next?

• Budget comparison over X years (e.g., 3–5 year cloud vs. on-prem costs)?
• TCO, including support, tuning, and maintenance for iMonnit Enterprise?
• Suggestions on whether subscription vs. perpetual makes sense given your usage duration?

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