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What is MODE?
MODE (BizStack) is the leading system integration platform for commercial real estate and physical AI, designed to unify building data from HVAC, lighting, access control, energy management, and enterprise applications into one seamless unified data layer. Founded in 2014 in Silicon Valley, MODE transforms fragmented systems into a single source of truth, giving owners and operators unprecedented control, efficiency, and insight into their physical environments.
The platform's flagship feature is the BizStack AI Assistant, the world's first IoT solution with generative AI, which allows users to chat with their building data using natural language. Users can ask questions like "Which building has the highest energy cost this month?" and get instant answers without needing technical skills or complex dashboards. The assistant integrates seamlessly with collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Direct, empowering every worker to become a data expert.
MODE supports over 50 types of sensors and systems from 47 manufacturers, enabling rapid onboarding of new sensors in days rather than weeks. The platform offers industry-agnostic AI that automatically maps and understands physical environments, eliminating the need for custom development. Key solutions include environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity, and air quality; energy management systems for sustainability goals; and specialized applications for cold storage, facility management, and manufacturing.
The platform is designed for businesses seeking operational excellence, including commercial real estate owners, facility managers, construction companies, civil engineering firms, and manufacturers. MODE's smart Gateway collects large-scale data securely stored in the cloud for real-time analysis, with customizable and automated data analysis based on business needs.
MODE pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
MODE BizStack is priced as a subscription based on deployment scope with straightforward pricing and no surprise costs. Starting from $1,000/month, pricing scales with deployment size and data volume. Every plan includes full platform access — data ingestion, dashboards, alerts, reports, and API. All plans include gateway and cloud-based data source connections, flexible Entity Tree and access control configuration, and onboarding and deployment support. For those evaluating before committing, MODE offers POC (proof of concept) arrangements — interested parties can reach out to discuss. There is no publicly available free tier.
MODE pros
- Supports over 50 sensor types from 47 manufacturers
- BizStack AI Assistant enables natural language queries of building data
- Industry-agnostic platform with automatic environment mapping
- No custom development required for deployment
- Rapid onboarding - sensors up and running in days not weeks
- Integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Direct
- Connects HVAC, lighting, access control, and energy systems into unified layer
- Instant installation with existing systems - no costly fees or downtime
- 24/7 AI assistant available as digital co-pilot for property teams
- Reduces operational costs - one case showed 21% reduction ($80,000 savings)
- 40% reduction in inspection time at mountain tunnel site
- Environmental monitoring for regulatory compliance and workplace safety
- Energy management solutions for sustainability goals and demand response
- Developer Console for monitoring usage and managing device inventory
- Smart Modules including TSDB, SDS, Video, Webhooks, Google Analytics, Kinesis
- POC arrangements available before committing to subscription
- Full platform access included in every plan with no surprise costs
MODE cons
- Starting price of $1,000/month may be expensive for small businesses
- Pricing scales with deployment size and data volume - costs can increase
- No transparent free tier - only POC arrangements available for evaluation
- Enterprise-focused - may not suit individual developers or hobbyists
- Requires subscription commitment after POC evaluation
- Limited public documentation compared to open-source IoT platforms
- Primarily focused on commercial real estate and enterprise use cases
- Gateway hardware required for physical machine connectivity
Frequently asked questions about MODE
What is MODE BizStack?
MODE BizStack is an industry-agnostic IoT solution that uses AI to automatically map and understand your physical environment. It is the leading system integration platform for commercial real estate that connects HVAC, lighting, access control, energy management, and enterprise applications into one seamless unified data layer, transforming fragmented systems into a single source of truth.
What is the BizStack AI Assistant?
The BizStack AI Assistant is the world's first IoT solution with generative AI. It allows users to engage with IoT data using natural language, answering questions like 'Which building has the highest energy cost this month?' without needing technical skills. It integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Direct, and is available 24/7 as a digital co-pilot for property teams and decision-makers.
How many sensors does MODE support?
MODE supports over 50 types of sensors and systems from 47 manufacturers. The platform allows for rapid onboarding of new sensors, ensuring you're up and running in days, not weeks.
What industries can use MODE BizStack?
BizStack is industry-agnostic and works across diverse industries including commercial real estate, civil engineering, facility management, energy management, construction, cold storage, and manufacturing. The AI automatically maps and understands your physical environment without custom development.
How much does MODE BizStack cost?
MODE BizStack starts from $1,000/month and scales with deployment size and data volume. Every plan includes full platform access with data ingestion, dashboards, alerts, reports, and API. MODE offers POC arrangements for evaluation before committing to a subscription.
What is the Developer Console?
The Developer Console is the center of all IoT projects on MODE. It is where you monitor project usage, manage your device inventory, configure your mobile apps, and set up integration with other cloud services. It also includes device and app simulators for prototyping and troubleshooting.
What Smart Modules are available?
Smart Modules are plug-in features you can add to your project. The available Smart Modules are TSDB (Time Series Database), SDS, Video, Webhooks, Google Analytics, and Kinesis. These can be found under the Smart Modules tab in the Developer Console.
Does MODE require custom development?
No, MODE BizStack eliminates the need for custom development. The platform uses AI to automatically map and understand your physical environment, simplifying deployment across diverse industries and enabling rapid scaling in real time.
What environmental factors can BizStack monitor?
BizStack monitors key environmental factors including temperature, humidity, and air quality. This ensures regulatory compliance, improves workplace safety, and enhances product quality by providing actionable insights to protect your business.
How does MODE handle data security?
Large-scale data collected by MODE's smart Gateway is securely stored in a cloud system, quickly retrieved, and used for real-time analysis. The system configuration is optimized to easily and securely connect the physical machine, the gateway, and the cloud system.