Edge Server
Your equipment floor, on your IT network.
Sensors, meters, valves, and machines on the operational technology (OT) side report to one $600 appliance. Your BMS, scripts, and Home Assistant read them back as BACnet/IP points and REST endpoints on your own subnet. Isolated or fully air-gapped, no subscription, and control keeps running when the internet drops.
How it works
The system, end to end.
Fig. 1 · the network
Everything you need, on site
Your sensors, your data, your control. Run locally with no cloud dependency.
Always-On Local Control
Edge Server runs fully on site. Sensors, controllers, and alerts keep working no matter what.
One Control Center
One screen for sensors, automation, alerts, tasks, and reports. Stop switching between tools and logins.
Air-Gapped If You Want It
Runs with no internet at all. Put it on an isolated VLAN or never connect it to the outside world. Nothing phones home.
Built for Growbud, Open to More
Works with Growbud sensors and controllers. It can also ingest other LoRaWAN devices.
Advanced Dashboards & Reporting
Optional advanced dashboards for historical trends, comparisons, and audits when you need deeper insight.
Provisioned in the USA, No Subscription
Imaged, hardened, and supported by Growbud in the United States, so the software supply chain is one you can audit. One price, no recurring fee.
OT in, IT out
What connects on each side
Field devices connect through the Controller and gateways. The Edge Server stores every reading and, with the Controller, serves it to the systems your IT team already runs. Any reading can drive any output, and the rules run on site.
OT: the equipment floor
- Modbus RTU master for up to 128 devices, or run as a Modbus slave
- BACnet MS/TP over RS-485, and CANopen
- LoRaWAN and Bluetooth sensors, including other LoRaWAN devices
- Valve outputs, relays, and leak and flow inputs on the Controller
- DIN-rail Modbus energy meters and the Power Meter Outlet
IT: your network and systems
- BACnet/IP points for your BMS, served locally
- REST API with OpenAPI 3.0 docs, the same API as the cloud
- Home Assistant integration: Controller valves, relays, and levels as native entities
- Your own LoRaWAN network server, if you already run one
- growbud.app for alerts and history, free with Growbud hardware
Missing a Modbus or CANopen device profile? Email support@growbud.io with the model and we can usually add it in days.
Deploy your way
One platform. Three ways to run it.
Your data should adapt as your facility grows. Start in the cloud, move on site, or run a hybrid setup. Configuration and historical data stay portable as you scale.
Start with Cloud for the fastest setup, or put an Edge on site for $600 and never depend on us being reachable. Your data and configuration move between them either way.
Growbud Cloud
Up and running in minutes.
Focus: Operational efficiency and remote access.
Access Growbud from anywhere with nothing to install. We handle updates, backups, and security. Your team always uses the latest version. Full REST API access connects Growbud to your existing tools and workflows.
Best for: Teams that want simplicity and quick setup.
Dedicated Cloud
Your own environment, managed by us.
Focus: Data isolation and enhanced security.
Get a private Growbud instance, fully separate from other customers. You get enterprise-grade security and data isolation with a managed service. We handle infrastructure and maintenance, so you get on-prem privacy without the IT burden. Complete API access supports custom integrations and reporting.
Best for: Organizations that need data separation without managing servers.
Fully On-Prem
Complete control on your network.
Focus: Security, compliance, and offline reliability.
Run Growbud entirely on your own network on the Edge Server appliance, $600 with no subscription. Your data never leaves your facility. The system works when the internet does not, or when there is no internet by design: isolated VLANs and fully air-gapped sites are the point, not an exception. Local BACnet/IP and REST endpoints integrate on your network.
Best for: Teams with regulatory, security, or offline requirements, and anyone who wants to own the box.
The hardware
One box. One price. Your network.
Edge Server is a small, quiet appliance that runs the entire platform on site. Plug it into the same switch as your gateways and it serves every room, greenhouse, walk-in, and floor on the property. It never needs the internet, and on a segregated or air-gapped network it never sees it.
Edge Server
$600
No subscription. Provisioned in the USA.
- Isolated or air-gapped. Runs with no internet. Nothing phones home, nothing depends on the cloud.
- AMD Ryzen 4-core / 8-thread, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB NVMe. Years of history for every device on the property.
- Gigabit Ethernet to gateways and the BMS, plus Wi-Fi, USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort for a local console.
- BACnet/IP and REST, served locally. The same API as the cloud, on your own subnet.
- Imaged, hardened, and supported in the USA by Growbud, so the software supply chain is one you can audit.
- 5 × 5 × 1.7 in, quiet and low power. A shelf in the pump house is enough.
Data continuity as you grow
The deployment path you choose today does not lock you in forever. Many facilities start with Growbud Cloud for immediate data collection. When technical or security needs change, we can migrate your full system, including historical trends and SOPs, to Dedicated or On-Prem.
No data loss. No system downtime. No vendor lock-in.
Integrate with Your Existing Systems
Growbud data does not have to live alone. The Growbud REST API gives programmatic access to sensor readings, thresholds, and device information, and the Edge Server publishes the same points over BACnet/IP to your BMS. Export history to your ERP or compliance platform. Trigger external workflows from environmental conditions. Build custom dashboards for your operation.
Available on every deployment option. Cloud, dedicated, or fully on-prem: API access works the same way.
Best for: Teams integrating Growbud with facility management systems, compliance reporting tools, or custom analytics platforms.
View API Documentation→Deployment Comparison
Deployment Speed
Cloud
Instant
Dedicated
Rapid
On-Prem
Guided Install
Maintenance
Cloud
Fully Managed
Dedicated
Fully Managed
On-Prem
Self-Managed
Connectivity
Cloud
Requires Internet
Dedicated
Requires Internet
On-Prem
Works Offline
Data Governance
Cloud
Secure Multi-tenant
Dedicated
Isolated Instance
On-Prem
On-Site Only
API Access
Cloud
Full REST API
Dedicated
Full REST API
On-Prem
REST API (local)
Migration Path
Cloud
→ Dedicated/On-Prem
Dedicated
→ On-Prem
On-Prem
Full Control
| Feature | Cloud | Dedicated Cloud | Fully On-Prem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment Speed | Instant | Rapid | Guided Install |
| Maintenance | Fully Managed | Fully Managed | Self-Managed, Growbud-supported |
| Connectivity | Requires Internet | Requires Internet | Works Fully Offline or Air-Gapped |
| Hardware | None | None | Edge Server, $600, no subscription |
| Data Governance | Secure Multi-tenant | Isolated Instance | On-Site Localization |
| API Access | Full REST API | Full REST API | Full REST API (local) |
| Migration Path | → Dedicated or On-Prem | → On-Prem | Full Control |
See It Running
A $600 box on your own network connects the equipment floor to your IT systems. Add devices and integrations when you're ready.