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At a Glance
Tizen
Tizen
Star Rating
(65)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
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
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows for IoT
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Tizen excels in ease of setup with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize quick deployment, while Windows for IoT lags behind with a score of 7.6, indicating a more complex installation process.
  • Reviewers mention that Tizen's RAM management is highly efficient, which is crucial for devices with limited resources, whereas Windows for IoT has received mixed feedback on its memory management capabilities, leading to potential performance issues in resource-constrained environments.
  • G2 users highlight Tizen's strong access controls with a score of 8.5, which is essential for maintaining security in IoT applications, while Windows for IoT, despite having a solid network security score of 7.8, does not match Tizen's level of granularity in access management.
  • Users on G2 report that Windows for IoT offers superior quality of support with a score of 8.3, which is a significant advantage for businesses that require reliable assistance, while Tizen's support quality is rated lower at 7.0, leading to concerns about timely help when issues arise.
  • Reviewers mention that Tizen's product direction score of 6.0 indicates some uncertainty about its future development, which may concern potential buyers, while Windows for IoT boasts a more favorable score of 7.9, suggesting a clearer roadmap and commitment to enhancements.
  • Users say that Tizen's compliance features are robust with a score of 8.3, making it a strong candidate for industries with strict regulatory requirements, whereas Windows for IoT, while compliant, does not provide the same level of assurance in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Tizen
No pricing available
Windows for IoT
No pricing available
Free Trial
Tizen
No trial information available
Windows for IoT
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
42
8.0
11
Ease of Use
8.4
43
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
9.0
13
7.6
11
Ease of Admin
8.3
11
8.0
11
Quality of Support
7.1
39
8.3
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
12
8.0
9
Product Direction (% positive)
6.2
43
7.9
11
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
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8.2
19
Not enough data
Security
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Tizen
Tizen
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
Tizen and Windows for IoT are categorized as IoT Operating Systems
Unique Categories
Tizen
Tizen is categorized as Operating System
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Tizen
Tizen
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.2%
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
Tizen
Tizen
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Program Development
5.6%
Entertainment
5.6%
Automotive
5.6%
Other
38.9%
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%
Alternatives
Tizen
Tizen Alternatives
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Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT Alternatives
TinyOS
TinyOS
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Discussions
Tizen
Tizen Discussions
DRM (Azure media services) play with TIZEN
1 Comment
Debora E.
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Very wellRead more
Why the eco system are not growing ???
1 Comment
Debora E.
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Ecological imbalanceRead more
What can Samsung Tizen do?
1 Comment
CY
It is popular among the Samsung Watch line up.Read more
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Windows for IoT has no discussions with answers