EMnify
German IoT connectivity platform running its own cloud-native mobile core, with eSIM, SGP.32 and an API-driven portal
Quick Overview
| Company | EMnify GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | IoT Platforms |
| Headquarters | Würzburg and Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Own mobile core, SIM and eSIM management, SGP.32 bootstrap connectivity, operator and network blocking per device, portal and API, cloud connect to AWS, usage control |
| Pricing | See website; free trial available (pricing page was not readable as plain text on 30 October 2026) |
| Best For | Fleets of cellular devices that need centralised control of SIMs, networks and usage |
| Replaces | Particle EtherSIM and cellular connectivity management |
Detailed Review
EMnify runs the cellular network core itself and puts a portal and API on top. The homepage frames this as full control: change a network policy, block an operator or pause a SIM without a ticket to a carrier.
The imprint lists EMnify GmbH with a registered office in Würzburg and an address in Berlin, entered at the Würzburg court under number 12268, with the Bundesnetzagentur as supervising authority.
Own Core, Many Networks
EMnify says its SuperNetwork covers 190+ countries and that devices can reach several networks per country. Operators and network types can be blocked at device level, which helps with roaming costs and with regional restrictions.
The site also lists ISO 27001 certification and an AWS IoT Competency Partner status.
eSIM and SGP.32
Besides physical IoT SIMs the product line includes instant eSIM connectivity and an SGP.32 bootstrap offering for the new IoT eSIM standard. Customer examples on the homepage mention more than 120,000 GPS trackers and dash cameras, and 1,800 consumer eSIMs on airline tablets.
Integration Into Your Stack
The portal is accompanied by an API, and a cloud connection to AWS through Transit Gateway is cited by a customer. That fits teams that already have a cloud backend and only need the carrier layer.
Limitations to Consider
No pricing was readable on the vendor pages at review time, so costs require a quote or the free trial. EMnify delivers connectivity only: dashboards, rules and updates need tools such as Datacake or Mender. Compared with the 1NCE flat fee at 1NCE, per-device cost planning is less transparent.
Who Should Use EMnify
Companies running cellular devices at scale, in vehicles, payment terminals or buildings, that want API-level control of connectivity from a European provider.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Operates its own mobile core
- Coverage in 190+ countries
- eSIM and SGP.32 offerings
- ISO 27001 certified
- Network blocking at device level
Cons
- Pricing not published on the reviewed pages
- Connectivity only
- Hosting location not stated
- Plan details require the sales or trial route
Alternatives to EMnify
Other European iot platforms worth comparing before you decide:
Datacake
Germany · No-code IoT dashboards, alerts and LoRaWAN server
Thinger.io
Spain · IoT cloud instance with fixed monthly price per size
akenza
Switzerland · Self-service IoT platform for LoRaWAN and building data
Nabto
Denmark · Peer-to-peer and WebRTC remote access for devices
See all European iot platforms or compare them directly against Particle EtherSIM and cellular connectivity management on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
It operates its own cloud-native mobile core and connectivity management platform, and uses mobile network operator partnerships for radio coverage.
Yes. The site lists instant eSIM connectivity, an advanced IoT eSIM and an SGP.32 bootstrap connectivity product.
The vendor does not show prices in the readable page text; a free trial and a contact route are offered.