Side by side
Contiki-NG vs VxWorks
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
Contiki-NG offers a small-footprint, protocol-rich option for constrained IoT devices. Check the documented hardware and link-security status against the intended deployment.
Visit Contiki-NG Free plan LinuxWindows
Visit VxWorks The facts
| Contiki-NG | VxWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | contiki-ng.org | windriver.com |
| On iot operating systems | #4 of 14 | #8 of 14 |
Contiki-NG: what it does well
- Memory use can be configured as low as 10 kB.
- IPv6 stack includes TCP, UDP, DNS, RPL, and CoAP.
- Security documentation covers DTLS and EDHOC.
- Free and open source under a BSD license unless specified otherwise.
What to know first
- CSMA link-layer security is described as planned.
- Native toolchain installation is documented for Linux and macOS.
- Hardware support is limited to documented platforms.
VxWorks: what it does well
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