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Azure Sphere OS vs VxWorks

Azure Sphere OS

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VxWorks

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FigureAzure Sphere OSVxWorks
Price from——
Free plan——
Free trial——
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WebYes—
Windows—Yes
Linux—Yes
Plans published11
Spec score · IoT Operating Systems6.3 (#9)5.8 (#11)

Plans

Azure Sphere OS

  • Azure Sphere solution (MT3620AN)Priced on request

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VxWorks

  • VxWorksPriced on request

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In their own words

Azure Sphere OS

Azure Sphere OS is a custom Linux-based operating system for supported devices, included in the Azure Sphere solution for the MT3620AN. That solution bundles a certified MCU, an Azure Sphere OS license and access to Azure Sphere Security Service; the components are sold together. Ongoing OS updates are included. Listed capabilities include over-the-air updates, fleet provisioning and certificate management. Supported protocols and interfaces are TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, UART, SPI, I2C and GPIO. Deployment is described as hybrid, and the listed platform is web. Azure Sphere is paid and has no free plan. No price is listed for the Azure Sphere solution. The offering combines hardware, operating system licensing and security service access in one package for supported devices, with provisioning and update capabilities for device fleets.

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VxWorks

VxWorks has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

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