Compare TinyOS and Windows for IoT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
TinyOS
Star Rating
(25)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TinyOSWindows for IoT
Star Rating
(16)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows for IoTSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Windows for IoT excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.3, while TinyOS falls short with a score of 6.8, indicating that users find Windows for IoT more reliable when seeking assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Windows for IoT has a better "Ease of Use" rating at 7.9 compared to TinyOS's 8.0, suggesting that while TinyOS is slightly easier to navigate, Windows for IoT offers a more intuitive experience overall.
- G2 users highlight that Windows for IoT's "Access Controls" score of 6.9 is a concern, whereas TinyOS does not have a specific score listed, indicating that users may find TinyOS more flexible in this area, though details are sparse.
- Users on G2 emphasize the "Product Direction" score of 7.9 for Windows for IoT, which suggests a positive outlook for future updates, while TinyOS's score of 6.1 raises concerns about its long-term viability.
- Reviewers mention that Windows for IoT's "Cryptography" features are robust, scoring 8.3, which is a significant advantage over TinyOS, as users prioritize security in IoT applications.
- Users say that while both products cater to small businesses, TinyOS has a larger market segment representation at 79.2%, indicating a stronger community and potentially more shared resources compared to Windows for IoT's 43.8%.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
TinyOS
No pricing availableWindows for IoT
No pricing availableFree Trial
TinyOS
No trial information availableWindows for IoT
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.6
14
8.0
11
Ease of Use
8.0
14
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
7.3
5
7.6
11
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
8.0
11
Quality of Support
6.8
12
8.3
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.0
9
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
12
7.9
11
Features by Category
Security
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
TinyOS and Windows for IoT are categorized as IoT Operating Systems
Unique Categories
TinyOS has no unique categories
Windows for IoT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
TinyOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows for IoT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Research
41.7%
Wireless
12.5%
Higher Education
12.5%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.2%
Other
20.8%
Hospitality
12.5%
Textiles
6.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Real Estate
6.3%
Photography
6.3%
Other
62.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
TinyOS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
Simple yet efficient OS design, nice support to network protocols.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Christian H.
Verified User in Wireless
As many other codes it has some limitations.
Windows for IoT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
There are many feature but The Continuum feature which the best
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Real Estate
I still prefer debian or raspian on raspberry pi but this is very interesting for Windows users.
Verified User in Research
Simple yet efficient OS design, nice support to network protocols.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
There are many feature but The Continuum feature which the best
Christian H.
Verified User in Wireless
As many other codes it has some limitations.
Verified User in Real Estate
I still prefer debian or raspian on raspberry pi but this is very interesting for Windows users.
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Discussions
TinyOS has no discussions with answers
Windows for IoT has no discussions with answers
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