RTMaps vs Green Hills Software
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Green Hills Software? Here's how RTMaps compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: RTMaps. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Real-time middleware for ADAS and software-defined vehicle development
Provides real-time operating systems, compilers, and development tools for embedded systems.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 1982
EU data residency
not established
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 26262 ASIL-B
ISO 26262 ASIL D
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
ROS, ROS 2, RTI Connext DDS, eProsima Fast DDS, Vortex OpenSplice +42
No
Where each one wins
RTMaps
Strengths
- +High-precision timestamping and synchronized multisensor data recording and playback
- +Low-latency execution with zero-copy communication architecture
- +Minimal CPU and memory overhead on multi-core systems
- +Extensive library of off-the-shelf I/O components (CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet/SOME-IP, ROS/ROS 2, video formats)
- +Graphical development interface (RTMaps Studio) for rapid drag-and-drop prototyping
- +Interoperability via C++ and Python SDKs
- +Integration with dSPACE ecosystem (AUTERA, ControlDesk) and third-party tools like Simulink
Limitations
- −Complex setup for bridging with external ecosystems (e.g., ROS 2 ROSBridge, custom IDE toolchains)
- −Proprietary/commercial licensing tiers
- −Requires strong embedded C++ or Python engineering knowledge for custom component development
Green Hills Software
Strengths
- +Industry-leading performance for safety-critical systems
- +Strong support for multi-core and heterogeneous architectures
- +Proven reliability in automotive and aerospace applications
Limitations
- −High licensing costs for enterprise deployments
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −Limited public documentation for niche use cases
Data residency & compliance
RTMaps
Green Hills Software
EU data residency
not established
not established
Transfer mechanism
not established
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 26262 ASIL-B
ISO 26262 ASIL D
Features
RTMaps
- Development & Visual Modeling
- Graphical low-code design environment (RTMaps Studio), Drag-and-drop connection of pre-built component blocks, Rapid prototyping of complex real-time applications
- Real-Time Execution & Time Management
- Deterministic scheduling for parallel sensor data streams, Accurate timestamping and synchronization, Minimal CPU overhead, multi-core/multi-CPU support, ISO 26262 ASIL-B certified runtime option
- Data Logging & Synchronized Playback
- Fast recording of high-bandwidth sensor streams, Open, documented formats without interleaving, Offline simulation and replay faster than real-time, No data loss during playback
- Embedded Deployment
- Deployment from PC to embedded target ECUs, Support for ARM/x86 architectures and AI SoCs, RTMaps Remote Studio Connector for hardware acceleration, Leverages GPUs, FPGAs, DSPs
- Sensor Fusion & AI
- Built-in fusion pipelines for multisensor data, Point-cloud stream processing, Bird’s-eye view widgets, RTMaps AI Components Store for perception, detection, segmentation, tracking
Green Hills Software
- Core RTOS Capabilities
- Deterministic real-time performance, Memory protection and partitioning, Priority-based scheduling, Support for multi-core architectures
- Development Tools
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Optimizing compilers for C/C++, Debugging and profiling tools, Simulation and testing frameworks
- Safety and Security
- ISO 26262 ASIL D certification for automotive, Secure boot and runtime protection, Hardware-accelerated cryptography, Compliance with functional safety standards