Alternatives to FreeRTOS

10 alternatives

  1. 1Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    Zephyr Project

    Embedded Systems Development

    Open source real-time operating system for connected resource-constrained devices supported by the Linux Foundation.

    Multi board hardware support and abstractionCommunity driven development and governanceComprehensive documentation and developer resources
  2. 2Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    RIOT OS

    Embedded Systems Development

    Friendly operating system for IoT supporting 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers.

    Free planDeveloper ToolsSecurity
  3. 3Embedded Systems Development

    OpenWrt

    Embedded Systems Development

    Open-source Linux operating system for embedded devices providing a fully writable filesystem for customizing wireless router firmware.

    Free planNetwork SecurityAPI Management
  4. 4Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    Mongoose OS

    Embedded Systems Development

    IoT firmware development framework for ESP32, ESP8266, and other microcontrollers with cloud integration.

    Free planIoT PlatformsReal-Time Data Synchronization
  5. 5Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    Yocto Project

    Build Systems

    Open source embedded Linux build system for creating custom Linux distributions for IoT devices.

    Free planTiered plansDeveloper ToolsOpen Source Management
  6. 6Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    MicroEJ

    Embedded Systems Development

    Virtual execution environment (VEE) and SDK for smart devices and industrial embedded software.

    Free planIoT PlatformsIndustrial IoT Platforms
  7. 7Embedded Systems Development

    Beckhoff TwinCAT

    Industrial IoT Platforms

    PC-based automation software transforming industrial PCs into real-time controllers with IEC 61131-3 programming.

    Real time plc and motion control programmingIntegrated engineering environment with visual studioModular function extensions

    Price$200+ one-time

  8. 8Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    Buildroot

    Embedded Systems Development

    Simple and efficient tool for generating embedded Linux systems through cross-compilation.

    Free planConfiguration Management ToolsIoT Platforms
  9. 9Embedded Systems Development, IoT Platforms

    LVGL

    UI Component Libraries

    Light and versatile embedded graphics library for building beautiful UIs for any MCU or display.

    Responsive layout systemMulti language typography support
  10. 10Embedded Systems Development

    Mission Embedded

    Embedded Systems Development

    Austrian embedded software specialist providing industrial control platforms for mobility, rail and healthcare clients.

    ISO 27001