ONOS
6.9#1 in data center fabric softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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TeraFlowSDN
5.9#11 in software-defined networking softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | ONOS | TeraFlowSDN |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The project presents TeraFlowSDN as a platform for telecommunications operators, vendors, research institutions, and research initiatives working on smart networks and services. |
| Deployment | µONOS is composed of microservices deployable on cloud and data-center infrastructure using Kubernetes, with Docker images and Helm charts listed as deployment tools. | The deployment guide runs TeraFlowSDN on MicroK8s Kubernetes and documents physical or virtual machine deployment. |
| License | The ONOS wiki says the project is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. | The site links TeraFlowSDN to the Apache License 2.0. |
| Purpose | ONOS provides the control plane for software-defined networks, managing network components and running software modules that provide communication services. | TeraFlowSDN is an open-source, cloud-native SDN controller for smart connectivity services in networks beyond 5G. |
| Security | The project wiki describes a Security Mode feature intended to restrict application access to northbound APIs. | The site describes AI and ML-based security and forensic evidence for multi-tenancy as areas the project toolbox supports experimentation in. |
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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 TeraFlowSDN if…
TeraFlowSDN is aimed at telecommunications operators, vendors, research institutions, and research initiatives working on smart networks and services. It suits teams able to deploy and operate it on premises with the documented server and software requirements.