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OpenWrt vs Zephyr Project

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OpenWrtEmbedded Systems Development
Free / Open SourcePublished price
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Zephyr ProjectEmbedded Systems Development
FreePublished price
OpenWrt logo
OpenWrt
Embedded Systems Development

The Linux operating system targeting embedded devices

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Zephyr Project
Embedded Systems Development

A proven RTOS ecosystem, by developers, for developers

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.Open source real-time operating system for connected resource-constrained devices supported by the Linux Foundation.
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
Zephyr RTOS is an open-source project and does not sell a paid vendor subscription as the core product. Commercial support may be available from ecosystem vendors, but that is not…
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20042016
Team size1-10 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersCommunity ProjectRemote

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