esp-idf VS MicroPython

Compare esp-idf vs MicroPython and see what are their differences.

esp-idf

Espressif IoT Development Framework. Official development framework for Espressif SoCs. (by espressif)

MicroPython

MicroPython - a lean and efficient Python implementation for microcontrollers and constrained systems (by micropython)
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esp-idf MicroPython
245 197
12,379 18,317
2.4% 1.3%
10.0 9.8
7 days ago about 6 hours ago
C C
Apache License 2.0 MIT
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esp-idf

Posts with mentions or reviews of esp-idf. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-07.

MicroPython

Posts with mentions or reviews of MicroPython. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-02-07.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing esp-idf and MicroPython you can also consider the following projects:

arduino-esp32 - Arduino core for the ESP32

circuitpython - CircuitPython - a Python implementation for teaching coding with microcontrollers

WiFiManager - ESP8266 WiFi Connection manager with web captive portal

TinyGo - Go compiler for small places. Microcontrollers, WebAssembly (WASM/WASI), and command-line tools. Based on LLVM.

WLED - Control WS2812B and many more types of digital RGB LEDs with an ESP8266 or ESP32 over WiFi!

PlatformIO - Your Gateway to Embedded Software Development Excellence :alien:

Unity Test API - Simple Unit Testing for C

Espruino - The Espruino JavaScript interpreter - Official Repo

esptool-js - Javascript implementation of flasher tool for Espressif chips, running in web browser using WebSerial.

jerryscript - Ultra-lightweight JavaScript engine for the Internet of Things.

esp32-wifi-penetration-tool - Exploring possibilities of ESP32 platform to attack on nearby Wi-Fi networks.

IronPython - Implementation of Python 3.x for .NET Framework that is built on top of the Dynamic Language Runtime.