FreeRTOS Alternatives

FreeRTOS is described as 'Real-time operating system kernel for embedded devices that has been ported to 35 microcontrollers. It is distributed under the MIT License' and is an app in the development category. There are four alternatives to FreeRTOS for Windows, BSD, Mac and Linux. The best FreeRTOS alternative is Zephyr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeRTOS are NuttX, embOs and RIOT.

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  1. Zephyr icon
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    Zephyr is a small real-time operating system for connected, resource-constrained devices supporting multiple architectures and released under the Apache License 2.0 backed by the Linux Foundation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Zephyr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FreeRTOS.

    • Zephyr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeRTOS.

    • Zephyr is Free and Open SourceFreeRTOS is also Free and Open Source
  2. NuttX icon
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    NuttX is a real-time operating system (RTOS) with an emphasis on standards compliance and small footprint. Scalable from 8-bit to 32-bit microcontroller environments, the primary governing standards in NuttX are Posix and ANSI standards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
  3. embOs icon
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    embedded Operating System (embOS), is a Real-time operating system, developed by the Company SEGGER Microcontroller. It's designed to be used as a foundation for the development of embedded real-time applications for a wide range of µc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. RIOT icon
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    RIOT is a small operating system for networked, memory-constrained systems with a focus on low-power wireless Internet of things (IoT) devices. - Wikipedia

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
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