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Apache Mynewt vs Apache NuttX
Both stand on iot operating systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Apache Mynewt brings an embedded operating system together with development tooling, networking stacks, and device operations. Review its hardware targets and simulator limits against your development environment.
Visit Apache Mynewt Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Choose Apache NuttX for embedded development when its supported architectures and POSIX/ANSI-oriented APIs fit your project. Its stated deployment targets are physical embedded devices and simulator targets.
Visit Apache NuttXThe facts
| Apache Mynewt | Apache NuttX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mynewt.apache.org | nuttx.apache.org |
| On iot operating systems | #3 of 14 | #1 of 14 |
Apache Mynewt: what it does well
- Targets Cortex-M0–M4, MIPS, and RISC-V microcontrollers.
- Includes BLE 5, LoRaWAN, and other networking support.
- Provides remote firmware image management and logging.
- Newt supports building, debugging, and installing applications.
- Free under Apache License 2.0.
What to know first
- Simulator has documented limits on Windows and newer macOS.
- Hardware support is focused on listed microcontroller families.
Apache NuttX: what it does well
- Free software with a free plan
- Supports a broad range of CPU architectures
- Configurable build system
- POSIX/ANSI-oriented APIs
- ELF and NXFLAT module loading
What to know first
- Its stated targets are embedded devices and simulator environments
- The build system is configurable around boards and architectures
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