# TinyOS vs Windows for IoT Comparison

| | TinyOS | Windows for IoT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 19 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | TinyOS | Windows for IoT | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### TinyOS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Windows for IoT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **TinyOS** | 7.3/10 | 12 |
| **Windows for IoT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | TinyOS | Windows for IoT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | 6.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cryptography** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | TinyOS | Windows for IoT | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.2% | 42.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 12.5% | 36.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.3% | 21.1% | 

### By Industry

#### TinyOS

- **Research:** 41.7%
- **Wireless:** 12.5%
- **Higher Education:** 12.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.2%
- **Dairy:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%

#### Windows for IoT

- **Banking:** 10.5%
- **Hospitality:** 10.5%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.3%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 5.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Education Management:** 5.3%
- **E-Learning:** 5.3%
- **Food Production:** 5.3%
- **Higher Education:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 36.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to TinyOS

- [Amazon FreeRTOS](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-freertos/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Nucleus RTOS](https://www.g2.com/products/nucleus-rtos/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Tizen](https://www.g2.com/products/tizen/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Contiki](https://www.g2.com/products/contiki/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [RIOT OS](https://www.g2.com/products/riot-os/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Wind River VxWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-vxworks/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Rayven](https://www.g2.com/products/rayven/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Apache Mynewt](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-mynewt/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows for IoT

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Amazon FreeRTOS](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-freertos/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Wind River VxWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/wind-river-vxworks/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Tizen](https://www.g2.com/products/tizen/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Nucleus RTOS](https://www.g2.com/products/nucleus-rtos/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Contiki](https://www.g2.com/products/contiki/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Apache Mynewt](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-mynewt/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [RIOT OS](https://www.g2.com/products/riot-os/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [balenaOS](https://www.g2.com/products/balenaos/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (2 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### TinyOS

No discussions available for this product.

### Windows for IoT

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/tinyos-vs-windows-for-iot)