Liminix Alternatives

Liminix is described as 'Nix-based OpenWrt-style embedded Linux system for configuring consumer wifi routers. We use the Nix language for congruent configuration management, and packages from the Nix package system' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Liminix for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, OpenWrt, Tomato and Raspberry Pi apps. The best Liminix alternative is OpenWrt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Liminix are pfSense, DD-WRT, MikroTik RouterOS and ClearOS.

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  1. OpenWrt icon
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    OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...

    21 OpenWrt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • OpenWrt is the most popular Linux alternative to Liminix.

    • OpenWrt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Liminix.

    • OpenWrt is Free and Open SourceLiminix is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenWrt is Security-focused and Privacy focusedLiminix is not according to our users
  2. pfSense icon
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    pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.

    29 pfSense alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
  3. DD-WRT icon
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    DD-WRT is a Linux based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems.

    18 DD-WRT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • DD-WRT is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Liminix.

    • DD-WRT is Free and Open SourceLiminix is also Free and Open Source
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    Linux-based system converts standard PCs into customizable routers, featuring advanced firewall, VPN server and client, bandwidth control, QoS, wireless AP, captive portal, remote management, industry protocol support, automation, and scalable licensing for network needs.

    26 MikroTik RouterOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • MikroTik RouterOS is the most popular Web-based alternative to Liminix.

    • MikroTik RouterOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Liminix.

    • MikroTik RouterOS is Paid and ProprietaryLiminix is Free and Open Source
  5. ClearOS icon
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    ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

    27 ClearOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Freshtomato icon
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    FreshTomato firmware project is a system based on Linux, dedicated for routers with Broadcom chipset and distributed on the GPL license. This advanced system consists of a particularly friendly interface, thanks to which even inexperienced users can easily work with it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. PiFi icon
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    PiFi is a networking firmware and software project for Raspberry Pi devices that makes it easy to setup a VPN/travel router (Wireguard, AdGuard, OpenVPN, NAS) with no technical knowledge which can be managed via smartphone app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Raspberry Pi
     
    • PiFi is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Liminix.

    • PiFi is Free and Open SourceLiminix is also Free and Open Source
  8. OpenWISP icon
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    OpenWISP is a free and open-source platform for efficient IT network deployment, monitoring & management. It allows automation of many aspects of networks: from configuration to monitoring, RADIUS, hotspots, mesh and firmware upgrades, all backed by the reliability of the...

    16 OpenWISP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Gargoyle icon
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    Gargoyle is a free firmware upgrade for your wireless router, based on OpenWRT but with an enhanced interface (not LUCI) focused on ease of use. Some enhanced features of Gargoyle include MONITORING BANDWIDTH per connected computer, SET QUOTAS AND THROTTLE to ensure that...

    14 Gargoyle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • OpenWrt
     
    • Gargoyle is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Liminix.

    • Gargoyle is Free and Open SourceLiminix is also Free and Open Source
  10. VyOS icon
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    VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality.

    23 VyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Tomato icon
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    Tomato is a small, lean and simple replacement firmware for Linksys' WRT54G/GL/GS, Buffalo WHR-G54S/WHR-HP-G54 and other Broadcom-based routers. It features a new easy to use GUI, a new bandwidth usage monitor, more advanced QOS and access restrictions, enables new wireless...

    11 Tomato alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. LibreMesh icon
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    LibreMesh is a set of modules extending the OpenWrt router distribution to create self-configuring wireless and wired mesh networks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenWrt
    • LEDE - Linux Embedded Development Environment
     
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