# What is Ubidots?

We're an Internet of Things Development Platform helping thousands of **IoT Entrepreneurs**, **System Integrators**, and **Businesses** launch and scale their IoT projects without having to hire a software team.

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Ubidots provides 3 tiers to power your IoT Development cycle:

* [**Ubidots STEM**](https://ubidots.com/stem): A free tier for makers, students, researchers, and hobbysts learning about the possibilities of IoT.
* **Ubidots Cloud**: Our main deployment, offered under the traditional SaaS model (Software as a Service). See [public pricing](https://ubidots.com/pricing).
* **Ubidots Enterprise**: For customers requiring dedicated support, service levels, and/or support for large volumes of devices or data.
  * Optional: Ubidots Private Cloud deployment