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OpenWrt vs RIOT OS

OpenWrt logo
OpenWrtEmbedded Systems Development
Free / Open SourcePublished price
RIOT OS logo
RIOT OSEmbedded Systems Development
FreePublished price
OpenWrt logo
OpenWrt
Embedded Systems Development

The Linux operating system targeting embedded devices

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 isOpen-source Linux operating system for embedded devices providing a fully writable filesystem for customizing wireless router firmware.Friendly operating system for IoT supporting 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers.
Pricing
Published priceFree / Open Source
OpenWrt is free and open-source (GPL) router/embedded Linux firmware with no paid tier, subscription, or vendor licensing. There is genuinely no purchase price; the project is com…
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
Founded20042013
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersCommunity ProjectRemote

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