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Azure Sphere OS vs QNX Neutrino RTOS
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.
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The Azure Sphere solution combines the operating system license, certified MCU, and security service access. Its listed device management features cover provisioning, updates, and certificate management.
Visit Azure Sphere OS Free trial Self-hosted
Consider QNX Neutrino RTOS for embedded products when its listed processor support and POSIX portability fit your requirements. Teams should weigh its paid, request-based pricing and check the lifecycle details for the specific product they plan to use.
Visit QNX Neutrino RTOSThe facts
| Azure Sphere OS | QNX Neutrino RTOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | qnx.com |
| On iot operating systems | #13 of 14 | #9 of 14 |
Azure Sphere OS: what it does well
- Includes ongoing Azure Sphere OS updates
- Supports over-the-air updates and fleet provisioning
- Certificate management is available
- Supports TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO
What to know first
- No free plan
- Solution components are sold together
- No price is listed
QNX Neutrino RTOS: what it does well
- Supports seven listed CPU architectures.
- POSIX support covers portability and migration from Linux and Unix programs.
- QNX Software Center manages QNX SDP versions 7.x and 8.x.
- A 30-day trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Product-specific support lifecycle timing varies.
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