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Apache Mynewt vs Particle Device OS
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.
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Visit Particle Device OS The facts
| Apache Mynewt | Particle Device OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $299 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mynewt.apache.org | particle.io |
| On iot operating systems | #3 of 14 | #7 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.
Particle Device OS: what it does well
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