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# RIOT OS Reviews
**Vendor:** RIOT  
**Category:** [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems)  
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About RIOT OS
RIOT powers the Internet of Things like Linux powers the Internet. RIOT is a free, open source operating system developed by a grassroots community gathering companies, academia, and hobbyists, distributed all around the world.




## RIOT OS Reviews
  ### 1. Well designed OS for low-resource sensor networks

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ioannis C. | AWS Educate Cloud Ambassador, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 08, 2020

**What do you like best about RIOT OS?**

Easy to setup and comprehend the main concepts. Supported by the real-world experimentation facility https://www.iot-lab.info/

**What do you dislike about RIOT OS?**

Setting up an ipv6 gateway is not straight forward.

**What problems is RIOT OS solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Setting up a network of low-power sensor networks utilizing an 802.15.4 network or LPWAN


## RIOT OS Discussions
  - [What is RIOT OS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-riot-os-used-for)

- [View RIOT OS pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/riot-os/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-05+16%3A47%3A37+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=f4b9e742-6cc4-4b5b-973f-9c0254d23e25&secure%5Btoken%5D=eb4de08453bf884411dc04987f6ec027e7812348eb7ed54451892ee960cf6a74&format=llm_user)

## RIOT OS Features
**Security**
- Access Controls
- Network Security
- Compliance
- Cryptography

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