Best IoT Operating Systems for for Small Business

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Researched and written by Matthew Miller

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.

G2 takes pride in showing unbiased reviews on user satisfaction in our ratings and reports. We do not allow paid placements in any of our ratings, rankings, or reports. Learn about our scoring methodologies.

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3 Listings in Small Business IoT Operating Systems Available

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Ubuntu
(2,062)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in IoT Operating Systems software
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    Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system (OS) powers millions of machines worldwide.: * Ubuntu server is the most popular OS for VMs and containers in the public cloud. * Ubuntu

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 32% 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 Linux distribution that is used for a variety of purposes, including programming, server hosting, and general computing.
    • Users frequently mention Ubuntu's speed, memory efficiency, ease of installation, extensive community support, and its suitability for developers due to its ease of managing programming languages and installing new applications.
    • Reviewers noted that Ubuntu can be difficult for new users, lacks some features, has issues running graphic intensive applications, and has problems with driver compatibility, particularly with WiFi drivers.
  • 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
    Linux/Ubuntu OS
    156
    Open Source
    130
    Ease of Use
    128
    Free/No Cost
    107
    Speed/Performance
    104
    Cons
    Usage Difficulty
    86
    Limited Software
    66
    Command Line
    56
    Compatibility Issues
    49
    Limited Apps/Store
    46
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Ubuntu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    8.6
    Access Controls
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Canonical Ltd.
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    London
    Twitter
    @Canonical
    104,738 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,627 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system (OS) powers millions of machines worldwide.: * Ubuntu server is the most popular OS for VMs and containers in the public cloud. * Ubuntu

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 47% Small-Business
  • 32% 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 Linux distribution that is used for a variety of purposes, including programming, server hosting, and general computing.
  • Users frequently mention Ubuntu's speed, memory efficiency, ease of installation, extensive community support, and its suitability for developers due to its ease of managing programming languages and installing new applications.
  • Reviewers noted that Ubuntu can be difficult for new users, lacks some features, has issues running graphic intensive applications, and has problems with driver compatibility, particularly with WiFi drivers.
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
Linux/Ubuntu OS
156
Open Source
130
Ease of Use
128
Free/No Cost
107
Speed/Performance
104
Cons
Usage Difficulty
86
Limited Software
66
Command Line
56
Compatibility Issues
49
Limited Apps/Store
46
Ubuntu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
8.6
Access Controls
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Canonical Ltd.
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
London
Twitter
@Canonical
104,738 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,627 employees on LinkedIn®
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TinyOS
(25)4.0 out of 5
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    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: 8.3
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    Seller
    GitHub
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @github
    2,615,471 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,253 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: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
GitHub
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@github
2,615,471 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,253 employees on LinkedIn®
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
(804)4.5 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in IoT Operating Systems software
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    Open source platform for mission-critical computing

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • System Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 48% 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
    Security
    79
    Ease of Use
    74
    Stability
    66
    Customer Support
    64
    RHEL Compatibility
    52
    Cons
    High Cost
    64
    Expensive
    34
    Lack of Support
    29
    Usage Difficulty
    22
    Difficult Learning Curve
    17
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.1
    7.2
    Access Controls
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Red Hat
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Twitter
    @RedHat
    294,341 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,863 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
  • 48% 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
Security
79
Ease of Use
74
Stability
66
Customer Support
64
RHEL Compatibility
52
Cons
High Cost
64
Expensive
34
Lack of Support
29
Usage Difficulty
22
Difficult Learning Curve
17
Red Hat Enterprise Linux features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.1
7.2
Access Controls
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Red Hat
Company Website
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Raleigh, NC
Twitter
@RedHat
294,341 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,863 employees on LinkedIn®
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