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Best IoT Operating Systems for Small Business

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Researched and written by Blue Bowen

Products classified in the overall IoT Operating Systems category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business IoT Operating Systems to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business IoT Operating Systems category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the IoT Operating Systems category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business IoT Operating Systems category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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3 Listings in Small Business IoT Operating Systems Available

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Ubuntu
(2,278)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in IoT Operating Systems software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings yo

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Ubuntu is a widely used, open-source Linux distribution that is primarily used for development, data-related work, and everyday productivity tasks.
    • Reviewers like Ubuntu's stability, simplicity, and flexibility, highlighting its efficient package management, terminal tools, and compatibility with various programming tools and software.
    • Users experienced issues with inconsistent hardware driver support, limited desktop customization, and display scaling options, as well as challenges with software compatibility and occasional system crashes.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Ubuntu Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    226
    Linux/Ubuntu OS
    219
    Open Source
    173
    Speed/Performance
    139
    User-Friendly
    135
    Cons
    Compatibility Issues
    98
    Usage Difficulty
    88
    Limited Software
    81
    Driver Issues
    74
    Command Line
    63
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    • Ubuntu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.8
    Access Controls
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Canonical Ltd.
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    London
    Twitter
    @Canonical
    108,037 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,859 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings yo

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 47% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Ubuntu is a widely used, open-source Linux distribution that is primarily used for development, data-related work, and everyday productivity tasks.
  • Reviewers like Ubuntu's stability, simplicity, and flexibility, highlighting its efficient package management, terminal tools, and compatibility with various programming tools and software.
  • Users experienced issues with inconsistent hardware driver support, limited desktop customization, and display scaling options, as well as challenges with software compatibility and occasional system crashes.
Ubuntu Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
226
Linux/Ubuntu OS
219
Open Source
173
Speed/Performance
139
User-Friendly
135
Cons
Compatibility Issues
98
Usage Difficulty
88
Limited Software
81
Driver Issues
74
Command Line
63
View All Pros and Cons
Ubuntu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.8
Access Controls
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Canonical Ltd.
Company Website
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
London
Twitter
@Canonical
108,037 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,859 employees on LinkedIn®
TinyOS
(25)4.0 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    TinyOS is an open source, BSD-licensed operating system designed for low-power wireless devices, such as those used in sensor networks, ubiquitous computing, personal area networks, smart buildings, a

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Research
    Market Segment
    • 76% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • TinyOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    6.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    6.9
    Access Controls
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    GitHub
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @github
    2,600,199 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,000 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

TinyOS is an open source, BSD-licensed operating system designed for low-power wireless devices, such as those used in sensor networks, ubiquitous computing, personal area networks, smart buildings, a

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Research
Market Segment
  • 76% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
TinyOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
6.9
Access Controls
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
GitHub
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@github
2,600,199 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,000 employees on LinkedIn®

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
(942)4.6 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in IoT Operating Systems software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Open source platform for mission-critical computing

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • System Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 50% Enterprise
    • 29% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Stability
    52
    Customer Support
    48
    Security
    45
    Ease of Use
    43
    Reliability
    41
    Cons
    High Cost
    27
    Expensive
    14
    Usage Difficulty
    12
    Outdated Software
    11
    Subscription Issues
    11
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    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    7.4
    Access Controls
    Average: 8.4
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Red Hat
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Twitter
    @RedHat
    297,690 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,575 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Open source platform for mission-critical computing

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • System Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 50% Enterprise
  • 29% Mid-Market
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Stability
52
Customer Support
48
Security
45
Ease of Use
43
Reliability
41
Cons
High Cost
27
Expensive
14
Usage Difficulty
12
Outdated Software
11
Subscription Issues
11
View All Pros and Cons
Red Hat Enterprise Linux features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
7.4
Access Controls
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Red Hat
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Raleigh, NC
Twitter
@RedHat
297,690 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,575 employees on LinkedIn®
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