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OpenWrt

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

Some of the top features or benefits of OpenWrt are: Customizability, Performance, Security, Community Support, Open Source, and Hardware Compatibility. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best OpenWrt Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best OpenWrt alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
Filter: 12 Open-Source Alternatives. Latest update:

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    The main product of MikroTik is a Linux-based operating system known as MikroTik RouterOS.

    Key MikroTik RouterOS features:

    Cost-Effective Feature-Rich Scalability Customizability

    /mikrotik-routeros-alternatives
  2. 43

    pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.

    Key pfSense features:

    Open Source Comprehensive Feature Set Customizability Excellent Documentation

    Open Source

    /pfsense-alternatives
  3. 36

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

    Key OPNsense features:

    Open Source Regular Updates User-Friendly Interface Comprehensive Feature Set

    Open Source

    /opnsense-alternatives
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    VyOS in an open source Linux-based operating system sold and distributed by Sentrium corporations. It is geared toward IT specialists and network administrators for the purpose of securing network and company data... read more.

    Key VyOS features:

    Open Source Feature-Rich Community Support Cost-Effective

    /vyos-alternatives
  5. 34

    Gargoyle Router Firmware home page.

    Key Gargoyle features:

    Open Source Broad Hardware Compatibility Advanced Bandwidth Management User-Friendly Interface

    /gargoyle-alternatives
  6. 22

    IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall.

    Key IPFire features:

    Open Source Comprehensive Security Features Regular Updates Flexible Deployment

    /ipfire-alternatives
  7. 20

    A Tomato by Shibby fork with intuitive and modern flat design GUI.

    Key AdvancedTomato features:

    User-Friendly Interface Customization Options Enhanced Performance Open Source

    /advancedtomato-alternatives
  8. 18

    A software platform to implement a complete public wifi service.

    Key OpenWISP features:

    Open Source Modular Architecture Scalability Centralized Management

    Open Source

    /openwisp-alternatives
  9. 23

    TomatoUSB fork. - Torrent client integration (Transmission) with user-friendly GUI for configurat...

    Key Tomato by Shibby features:

    Advanced Features Open Source User Interface Improved Stability

    /tomato-by-shibby-alternatives
  10. 17

    An Open Source Sofware for Geek-free Mesh Community Networks.

    Key LibreMesh features:

    Open Source Community-Driven Scalability Decentralization

    /libremesh-alternatives
  11. Pi-hole is a multi-platform, network-wide ad blocker.

    Key Pi-hole features:

    Ad Blocking Privacy Protection Low-Cost Solution Customizable

    Open Source

    /pi-hole-alternatives
  12. FRRouting (FRR) is an IP routing protocol suite for Linux and Unix platforms which.

    Key FRRouting features:

    Feature Rich Open Source High Performance Active Community

    Open Source

    /frrouting-alternatives
  13. Endian Firewall Community (EFW) is a "turn-key" linux security distribution that turns...

    Key Endian Firewall Community features:

    Cost Comprehensive Feature Set User-Friendly Interface Regular Updates

    /endian-firewall-community-alternatives
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