Nabto
Danish connectivity layer that lets an app reach a camera or device directly, with the device deciding who may connect
Quick Overview
| Company | Nabto ApS |
|---|---|
| Category | IoT Platforms |
| Headquarters | Aarhus, Denmark |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Denmark (EU) |
| Data Location | EU-only hosting available |
| Open Source | Open source SDKs (WebRTC) |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Nabto Edge can be hosted on your own infrastructure |
| Main Features | WebRTC signalling, STUN and TURN, camera authentication, per-camera access control, CoAP request/response, TCP tunnelling, open source SDKs, on-device authorisation |
| Pricing | Nabto WebRTC on demand from EUR 0.24 per device per month for the first 1,000 devices, falling to EUR 0.035; Nabto Edge priced per project (checked 30 October 2026) |
| Best For | Camera and consumer-device makers that need secure remote access without routing everything through a vendor cloud |
| Replaces | Particle device-to-cloud messaging for remote control |
Detailed Review
Nabto solves one problem: getting a phone app or browser to talk to a device that sits behind a router. The homepage states the design rule plainly, that the gatekeeper is the device and not the vendor cloud, so Nabto routes the connection but cannot open one.
Nabto ApS is registered in Aarhus, and the footer carries the years 2009 to 2026. The site highlights an EU-only hosting option and states that the connectivity layer is ready for the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Two Products for Two Kinds of Device
Nabto WebRTC is built for IP cameras: live audio and video, unlimited signalling, managed STUN and TURN, camera authentication and per-camera access control for one price per device.
Nabto Edge is for everything else: request and response over CoAP, data streaming, and TCP tunnels that reach an RTSP or HTTP service already running on the device.
Prices on the Page
Nabto publishes its volume blocks in euros. On demand, the first 1,000 devices cost EUR 0.24 each per month, the next 4,000 cost EUR 0.09, and the rate falls to EUR 0.035 for each device beyond 100,000, with no revenue share.
Reservations for 12 or 36 months start at 1,000 devices and cut the on-demand cost by 42 and 64 percent, according to the calculator. Relay and support are priced separately.
Direct Connections and Privacy
Because the device decides who may connect, the access rules live on the product and not in the vendor cloud. For a European camera or hearing-device maker that keeps the sub-processor out of the authorisation decision.
Limitations to Consider
Nabto is a connectivity component, not a platform: there are no dashboards, rules engine, fleet console or SIM management, so it sits next to tools such as Mender for updates or Datacake for data. Edge pricing is quoted per project. Reservations begin at 1,000 devices, and relay traffic and support cost extra.
Who Should Use Nabto
Manufacturers of cameras, heating controls, hearing aids and similar devices that need app-to-device access with EU hosting and device-side access control.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Device-side authorisation keeps access decisions on the device
- EU-only hosting option
- Published euro volume prices without revenue share
- Open source SDKs for WebRTC
- Operating from Denmark since 2009 according to its site
Cons
- Connectivity only, no dashboards or fleet console
- Edge needs a custom quote per project
- Relay and support billed separately
- Reservations start at 1,000 devices
Alternatives to Nabto
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
Mender
Norway · Open source OTA updates for Linux and RTOS fleets
See all European iot platforms or compare them directly against Particle device-to-cloud messaging for remote control on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not in the full sense. It provides secure remote connections between apps and devices, while dashboards, device management and data storage come from other tools.
The site states that EU-only hosting is available for Nabto WebRTC, and Nabto Edge can run on your own infrastructure.
On demand it starts at EUR 0.24 per device per month for the first 1,000 devices and declines in blocks. Relay traffic and support are charged separately.