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At a Glance
TinyOS
TinyOS
Star Rating
(25)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
Star Rating
(16)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Windows for IoT excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.3, while TinyOS falls short with a score of 6.8, indicating that users find Windows for IoT more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
  • Reviewers mention that Windows for IoT has a higher "Meets Requirements" score of 8.0 compared to TinyOS's 7.6, suggesting that Windows for IoT better aligns with user needs and expectations in real-world applications.
  • G2 users highlight that Windows for IoT offers superior "Ease of Admin" with a score of 8.0, while TinyOS scores 7.7, making it easier for administrators to manage and maintain the system effectively.
  • Users on G2 report that TinyOS shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.0, slightly outperforming Windows for IoT's score of 7.9, indicating that TinyOS may be more intuitive for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that Windows for IoT's "Cryptography" features are robust, scoring 8.3, which is crucial for users concerned about data security, while TinyOS's lower score in this area reflects less emphasis on advanced security features.
  • Users say that the "Product Direction" score for Windows for IoT is 7.9, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features, whereas TinyOS's score of 6.1 suggests some uncertainty about its ongoing development and support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
TinyOS
No pricing available
Windows for IoT
No pricing available
Free Trial
TinyOS
No trial information available
Windows for IoT
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.6
14
8.0
11
Ease of Use
8.0
14
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
7.3
5
7.6
11
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
8.0
11
Quality of Support
6.8
12
8.3
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.0
9
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
12
7.9
11
Features by Category
IoT Operating SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
7.3
12
Not enough data
Security
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
TinyOS
TinyOS
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
TinyOS and Windows for IoT are categorized as IoT Operating Systems
Unique Categories
TinyOS
TinyOS has no unique categories
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
TinyOS
TinyOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Reviewers' Industry
TinyOS
TinyOS
Research
41.7%
Wireless
12.5%
Higher Education
12.5%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.2%
Other
20.8%
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
Hospitality
12.5%
Textiles
6.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Real Estate
6.3%
Photography
6.3%
Other
62.5%
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Windows for IoT
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Discussions
TinyOS
TinyOS Discussions
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Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT Discussions
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Windows for IoT has no discussions with answers