Open5GS
Open Source 5G Core and EPC
Overview
Open5GS is an open-source project that provides a C-language implementation of the 5G Core and EPC. It is designed to be a reference implementation of the 3GPP standards and is widely used for research, testing, and private network deployments. While it supports the basic architecture for network slicing, the management and orchestration capabilities are less developed than in commercial solutions.
✨ Key Features
- Open source
- 5G Core and EPC implementation
- 3GPP compliant
- Support for network slicing
- Lightweight and portable
- Active community
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open source
- Active community
Unique Value: Provides an open-source and standards-compliant implementation of the 5G Core, enabling research, testing, and private network deployments.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Private 5G testbeds
- Academic research on 5G networks
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large-scale commercial deployments
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a lightweight and performant open-source alternative to commercial 5G core solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Full access to the open-source code
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