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OpenWrt

OpenWrt is an open-source firmware based on Linux for wireless routers

Top 10 Open-Source Alternatives to OpenWrt

pfSense OPNsense FRRouting OpenWISP Ubuntu FreeRouter DietPi Tails i2pd (I2P Daemon)

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to OpenWrt are pfSense, OPNsense, and FRRouting. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Perimeter Security And Firewalls #Cyber Security #Network Security 10 social mentions

  2. OPNsense® you next open source firewall. Free Download. High-end Security Made Easy™. Offers Intrusion Prevention, Captive Portal, Traffic Shaping and more.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Linux #Perimeter Security And Firewalls 94 social mentions

  3. FRRouting (FRR) is an IP routing protocol suite for Linux and Unix platforms which
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Linux #Network & Admin 12 social mentions

  4. A software platform to implement a complete public wifi service.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Linux #Routers 11 social mentions

  5. A routing protocol suitable both for wireless mesh networks and ordinary wired networks.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Routers #Linux

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    Ubuntu is a Debian Linux-based open source operating system for desktop computers.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 229 social mentions

  7. freeRouter
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Linux #Transportation 2 social mentions

  8. 8
    Dietpi is a debian based operative system made to install new apps easyer.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Linux #OS & Utilities #Linux Distribution 151 social mentions

  9. 9
    Tails is a Debian based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Linux #Operating Systems #Linux Distribution 385 social mentions

  10. i2pd (I2P Daemon) is a full-featured C++ implementation of I2P client
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Security #VPN #Operating Systems 9 social mentions

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