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PikeOS

Paid#13 of 14 in IoT Operating Systems

PikeOS: PikeOS combines real-time scheduling and isolated partitions for safety- and security-focused systems. Ranked #13 of 14 in IoT Operating Systems by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for certified, partitioned embedded systems.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Certified, partitioned embedded systems
Free plan
No
Deployment model
Edge
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Isolates applications and guest operating systems in partitions
- Supports real-time scheduling and SMP and AMP multicore systems
- Offers certification kits, simulation, and debugging tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No no-time-limit free plan; the evaluation license is free
- Aimed at demanding embedded systems, not general-purpose IoT fleets

Our verdict on PikeOS

For embedded systems with demanding safety, security, and real-time requirements, PikeOS combines a real-time operating system with a Type 1 separation-kernel hypervisor. Applications and guest operating systems run in isolated partitions on shared hardware. SYSGO positions it for automotive, avionics, space, rail, defense, and industrial systems, making it a fit for teams building partitioned edge devices rather than general-purpose IoT fleet platforms.

The separation architecture is the central strength: PikeOS supports time-and-space partitioning, preemptive real-time scheduling, and SMP and AMP multicore configurations. Guest environments include Linux, Android, Windows, and ELinOS; APIs include POSIX, ARINC 653, and PikeOS Native. Certified IP networking, file system, and math library components extend the platform. The vendor also lists TCP/IP, UDP, AFDX, ARINC 664, and CAN protocol support. This breadth suits projects that need different workloads and interfaces on one embedded platform, though it also means PikeOS is a specialized engineering choice rather than a lightweight operating system for simple connected devices.

CODEO provides graphical configuration, analysis, and debugging, while QEMU-based simulation and target emulation support development before deployment. SYSGO offers certification kits and board support packages, and states that a free evaluation license is available. That is distinct from a continuing free plan: purchasing requires contacting sales, so teams must engage the vendor to assess commercial terms. PikeOS is worth considering when partitioning, certification work, and real-time behavior are core requirements; teams seeking public, self-serve pricing or a fleet-management console for OTA updates should look elsewhere.

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PikeOS pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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PikeOS fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment model	Edge
Supported device OS	Linux, Android, Windows, ELinOS, POSIX, ARINC 653, PikeOS Native
Over-the-air updates	Yes
Fleet provisioning	Not verified
Protocol support	TCP/IP, UDP, AFDX, ARINC 664, CAN
Certificate management	Not verified
Device limit	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux, Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	8 integrations: Linux, Android, Windows, ELinOS, POSIX, ARINC 653 …
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	sysgo.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

PikeOS integrations

PikeOS lists 8 integrations on its own site.

Linux
Android
Windows
ELinOS
POSIX
ARINC 653
PikeOS Native
AUTOSAR

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