ONOS
6.9#1 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Open Virtual Network
5.9#4 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ONOS | Open Virtual Network |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | ONOS is designed as an SDN platform for controlling service provider networks, with the architecture documentation also identifying data center and campus networks as possible uses. | OVN is intended to be used by cloud management software. |
| Purpose | ONOS provides the control plane for software-defined networks, managing network components and running software modules that provide communication services. | OVN is a system that supports logical network abstraction in virtual machine and container environments. |
| Security | The project wiki describes a Security Mode feature intended to restrict application access to northbound APIs. | OVN’s security process directs vulnerability reports to the ovs-security mailing list for coordinated handling. |
ONOS plans
- ONOSFree
Open Virtual Network plans
- OVNFree
Pick ONOS if…
ONOS is intended for teams managing software-defined service-provider networks. Its documented uses also include data-center and campus networks.
Pick Open Virtual Network if…
OVN is intended for use by cloud management software in virtual machine and container environments. It suits teams building logical networks with routers, switches, access controls, and gateways.