Mender

Open source

Open source over-the-air update management for embedded Linux devices at fleet scale.

by Northern.techOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free, subscription, custom
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): IoT, OTA updates, embedded Linux, RTOS, fleet managementVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscription, customVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/mendersoftwareVerified
Starting price(29): 34Verified
Trial length(14): 365Verification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Over-the-air software updates, Robust full disk image updates, Robust delta updates, Scheduled deployments, Phased rollouts, Remote troubleshootingVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
Enterprise SSO(SAML;OIDC): SAMLVerified

Security · Privacy · Compliance

Regulatory compliance(HIPAA;PCI DSS;FedRAMP;GDPR support): EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)Verification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community forum, best-effort support, SLA-backed supportVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Product teams updating Linux or MCU device fleets that need open-source OTA updates with hosted or on-premise servers.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Fleet management for connected devices, robust OTA software updates for embedded Linux and RTOS devices, component orchestration for multi-component productsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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OTA Firmware Update Platforms

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