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Buildroot vs RIOT OS

Buildroot logo
BuildrootEmbedded Systems Development
FreePublished price
RIOT OS logo
RIOT OSEmbedded Systems Development
FreePublished price
Buildroot logo
Buildroot
Embedded Systems Development

Making Embedded Linux Easy

RIOT OS logo
RIOT OS
Embedded Systems Development

The friendly Operating System for the Internet of Things

Overview
CategoryEmbedded Systems DevelopmentEmbedded Systems Development
What it isSimple and efficient tool for generating embedded Linux systems through cross-compilation.Friendly operating system for IoT supporting 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Buildroot is free, open-source software. It has no subscription or numeric commercial plan; engineering support may be purchased independently from consultants.
Free
RIOT is a free, open-source real-time operating system released under the LGPLv2.1. There is no paid tier, license fee, or commercial edition from the project; it is community/aca…
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20012013
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemoteRemote

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