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What is balenaOS?

The emergence of container technology is poised to revolutionize the realm of connected devices, with balenaOS emerging as the leading choice for their implementation. It is crafted to withstand difficult networking conditions and unexpected power interruptions, serving as a minimalist version of Linux that incorporates only the vital services required for efficient Docker operation on embedded systems. Leveraging Yocto Linux as its base, balenaOS supports smooth customization across various device types and CPU architectures. The project benefits from active maintenance and transparency, encouraging community involvement and contributions. Our journey began in 2013 with the development of balenaCloud, a platform that merges contemporary software development tools with connected hardware, where we adapted Docker for ARM processors. This venture underscored the need for a specially designed operating system aimed at this niche: an optimized, lightweight OS that is ideally suited for running containers on embedded devices. Additionally, this emphasis on efficiency empowers developers to fully harness the capabilities of their innovative connected solutions while paving the way for future advancements in device management. The commitment to continuous improvement ensures that balenaOS remains at the forefront of technology in this rapidly evolving field.

What is Zephyr?

This system encompasses a wide array of devices, from fundamental embedded environmental sensors and LED wearables to sophisticated embedded controllers, smartwatches, and IoT wireless applications, featuring a configurable architecture that includes stack-overflow protection, permission tracking for kernel objects and device drivers, and enhanced thread isolation through thread-level memory protection across various architectures such as x86, ARC, and ARM, along with distinct userspace and memory domains. Additionally, for systems that do not have a Memory Management Unit (MMU) or Memory Protection Unit (MPU) and those constrained by limited memory, it facilitates the combination of application-specific code with a customized kernel to create a monolithic image that can be seamlessly loaded and executed on the hardware. Within this framework, both the application and kernel code function within a single address space, promoting efficient resource management and performance enhancements. Consequently, this architecture is adept at enabling even the most resource-limited environments to effectively utilize advanced applications and sophisticated functionalities, thereby broadening the scope of what can be achieved in embedded systems.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

EEZ Studio
Golioth
Katalon Recorder
LVGL
OpenBalena
OpsHub
Owlity
Percepio
Planview Hub
QF-Test
Qt Test Center
Qualio
Smartabase
Squish
Zebrunner
balena
testRigor

Integrations Supported

EEZ Studio
Golioth
Katalon Recorder
LVGL
OpenBalena
OpsHub
Owlity
Percepio
Planview Hub
QF-Test
Qt Test Center
Qualio
Smartabase
Squish
Zebrunner
balena
testRigor

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

balena

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

www.balena.io/os/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Zephyr

Date Founded

2016

Company Website

docs.zephyrproject.org/latest/

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