M2M represent the connections between machines to machines ,in M2M refers to the direct connection between two machines either using wired or wireless communication channels without human interaction , whereas IoT stand for Internet of Things, is based on a communication media likes sensors that can collect and analyze data in real-time. IoT is designed to be highly scalable because devices may also be included in the network and integrated into existing networks with minimal issues.
Difference Between M2M and IoT
Basis |
IoT |
M2M |
protocol Using |
IoT has used internet protocols like FTP, Telnet, and HTTP. |
Communication technology and Traditional protocols are uses in M2M technology. |
Connection type used |
The connection is a point to point |
The connection is via Network and using various communication types. |
Scope |
It has a wide range of devices, yet the scope is large. |
It has a limited Scope for devices. |
Open API Support |
IoT technology supports Open API integrations. |
In M2M technology, there is no Open API support. |
Business Type |
IoT has Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B). |
In M2M Business to Business (B2B) communication only. |