Vs datacake
The code-first Datacake alternative
Datacake is great for no-code. If you'd rather write a few lines of Python than click through schemas, Data is your home.
For developers
Send JSON, skip the setup
| Feature | Data | Datacake |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow | Code-first (HTTP API) | UI-first (wizards) |
| Devices and fields | Automatic on first send | Defined by hand |
| Payload decoder | Not needed (send JSON) | Required (JavaScript) |
| Dashboards | Grafana | Fixed templates |
| Best for | Developers and engineers | Non-technical users |
Dynamic ingestion
Don't define fields in a UI. Send {"metric": "temp", "value": 25} and the metric appears.Grafana freedom
Data gives you full Grafana to build the dashboards you want, alongside the ones made for you.Fewer clicks
Managing 100 devices by hand is painful. Send from code, and every device shows up on its own.Built for those who code.
Skip the drag-and-drop. Send from your terminal.