Arm Toolchain for Embedded vs QNX Software Development Platform
Arm Toolchain for Embedded
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| Figure | Arm Toolchain for Embedded | QNX Software Development Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Embedded Systems Toolchains | 8.3 (#6) | 7.6 (#18) |
| Components | The toolchain includes Clang C/C++ drivers and front ends, LLVM linkers, and other tools such as the llvm-ar archiver. | The platform includes QNX OS 8.0, the QNX Tool Suite, and QNX Software Center. |
| Intended users | Arm identifies high-performance embedded projects, including projects needing AArch64 optimization or newer Arm architecture support, as candidates for the toolchain. | QNX describes SDP 8.0 as suited to next-generation platforms with SoCs that have four or more CPU cores, including mission-critical IoT systems. |
| Purpose | Arm Toolchain for Embedded is an open-source embedded C/C++ compilation toolchain for developing high-performance products based on Arm designs. | QNX SDP 8.0 is a development platform for mission-critical and safety-critical embedded systems. |
| Support | Arm provides support only for the Professional and FuSa editions; other editions rely on community support. | QNX support is available through an online portal, person-to-person help lines, a community portal, and a knowledge base; support plan customers can contact support through the portal. |
Plans
Arm Toolchain for Embedded
- Arm Toolchain for EmbeddedFree
- Arm Toolchain for Embedded FuSaPriced on request
- Arm Toolchain for Embedded ProfessionalPriced on request
QNX Software Development Platform
- QNX SDP 8.0 Commercial TrialFree
- QNX SDP 8.0 Non-Commercial LicenseFree
- QNX SDP 8.0 Commercial LicensePriced on request
In their own words
Arm Toolchain for Embedded
Arm Toolchain for Embedded has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
QNX Software Development Platform
QNX Software Development Platform 8.0 is a development environment for mission-critical and safety-critical embedded systems. Its components include QNX OS 8.0, the QNX Tool Suite, QNX Software Center, and Board Support Packages. The OS is fully pre-emptive, with strict timing constraints and guaranteed response times, and is described as near-linearly scalable across systems-on-chip with 2 to 64 CPU cores. Target architectures are Armv8, Armv9, and x86-64. Development tools include the Eclipse-based QNX Momentics IDE, a Visual Studio Code toolkit, and command-line profiling and debugging tools; the listed build options include the QNX system builder and command-line build tools. Security features include secure boot, QNX Trusted Disk, Pathtrust, ASLR, OpenSSL 3, and FIPS 140-2 crypto libraries. QNX Accelerate provides access to cloud hardware targets running QNX technology. Windows, Linux, and macOS are listed as host platforms. A free non-commercial license and a 30-day commercial evaluation are available. Commercial development requires a commercial license, and shipping a product requires a separate distribution license; pricing is on request.