One integration, 500+ devices
Connect your platform to 72 data sources and more than 500 devices at once, with less development time and easier maintenance than integrating each one.
Feature comparison
ROOK compared with integrating each device directly
Choosing the right platform decides your time to market, your users' experience and how actionable the data is. This is what changes when one integration replaces many. Last reviewed September 30, 2026.
| Capability | Direct integrationsOne per device vendor | ROOKOne integration |
|---|---|---|
| Supported devices | Only the vendors you build and maintain | 500+ through one integration |
| Integration model | A separate integration for each device | Single API integration |
| Data normalization | Each vendor's own schema and units | Normalized, structured data |
| Data delivery | Each vendor's API limits and cadence | Webhooks as soon as devices sync, plus API queries |
| Device compatibility | Whatever your team has integrated | Apple, Google, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura and more |
| Developer support | Each vendor's documentation | Documentation, SDKs and a support team |
| Data quality | Varies across devices | Standardized and deduplicated |
| Scalability | Work grows with every new source | Built for large user bases |
ROOK in numbers
The scale behind a single integration
Normalized data from the wearables your users already own, delivered to your app so your team can focus on building.
- 5M+
- Connected devices
- 72
- Data sources
- 6.5B
- Health documents processed per year
Trusted by innovators
Why teams choose ROOK
What your team gains by building on ROOK
Less integration work, data that is ready to use, and a platform that grows with you.
Normalized, structured data
Metrics arrive in one structure, so comparing devices takes no transformation work from your team.
Scalable for growth
From thousands to millions of users, ROOK handles the data volume without the overhead of multiple integrations.
Developer-focused tools
Detailed documentation, SDKs and sample code shorten the time to market and avoid common integration pitfalls.
Continuous delivery
Health data reaches your backend through APIs and webhooks, ready for health, wellness and insurance decisions.
Built for compliance
ROOK operates under a HIPAA-aligned security program, signs BAAs with covered entities, and processes EU personal data under GDPR as a data processor.
Switching providers
Migrate to ROOK without downtime
ROOK works with you from day one, so the change of provider is planned step by step.
A plan for your stack
Specialists in moving from other providers build a personalized migration plan around your current setup.
Engineering at every endpoint
ROOK engineers work with your team on the integration, data mapping and testing of each endpoint.
Support until you switch
A dedicated Customer Success contact is available by Slack, email or phone for the whole migration.
Detailed comparisons
ROOK side by side with each alternative
In-depth comparisons from the ROOK blog, one platform at a time.
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Build on better health data
Imagine what you can build with ROOK.
Connect the sources your users rely on, standardize what comes back, and build workflows that respond to change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about switching to ROOK
How ROOK differs, how a migration works, pricing and compliance.
How is ROOK different from other wearable APIs?
ROOK connects wearables and health devices through a single integration and delivers normalized, structured data through APIs and webhooks, so your team does not integrate or maintain each device separately.
Read the API overviewCan we migrate to ROOK from another provider without downtime?
Yes. A dedicated Customer Success contact, ROOK engineers and a migration team work with you on a personalized plan, data mapping and testing, so the change of provider stays safe and fast.
Talk to the teamHow do I get started with ROOK?
Create a portal account and follow the guided setup, then read the technical documentation. The ROOK Handbook helps you organize the integration project.
Create an accountHow much does ROOK cost?
Pricing depends on your plan, usage volume and the products or add-ons you need. For unique requirements or large-scale needs, the ROOK team can tailor a solution.
See pricingIs ROOK HIPAA and GDPR compliant?
ROOK operates under a HIPAA-aligned security program, signs BAAs with covered entities, and processes EU personal data under GDPR as a data processor.
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Still have questions?Our team can review your sources and use case with you.
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