ONOS
6.9#1 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitONOS vs OpenDaylight
OpenDaylight
6.3#2 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ONOS | OpenDaylight |
|---|---|---|
| License | The ONOS wiki says the project is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. | The technical charter says outbound code is made available under the Eclipse Public License 1.0, with documentation under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. |
| Purpose | ONOS provides the control plane for software-defined networks, managing network components and running software modules that provide communication services. | OpenDaylight is an open source SDN controller for centralized, programmable network control and monitoring. |
| Security | The project wiki describes a Security Mode feature intended to restrict application access to northbound APIs. | The AAA project provides authentication, authorization, accounting, and role-based access control for OpenDaylight northbound interfaces. |
ONOS plans
- ONOSFree
OpenDaylight plans
- OpenDaylightFree
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 OpenDaylight if…
OpenDaylight suits network teams that need programmable control across supported network protocols and hardware. Its described use cases include service-provider WAN automation, data center SDN, and enterprise network control.