Open Source MikroTik RouterOS AlternativesRouter Custom Firmwares & Firewalls like MikroTik RouterOS

The best open source alternative to MikroTik RouterOS is OpenWrt. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to MikroTik RouterOS and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to MikroTik RouterOS are OPNsense, pfSense, DD-WRT and IPFire.

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  1. OpenWrt icon

    OpenWrt

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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...

    23 OpenWrt alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    OpenWrt screenshot 1
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  2. OPNsense icon

    OPNsense

     70 likes

    OPNsense includes most of the features available in expensive commercial firewalls, and more in many cases. It brings the rich feature set of commercial offerings with the benefits of open and verifiable sources.

    20 OPNsense alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    OPNsense screenshot 1
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  4. pfSense icon

    pfSense

     112 likes

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

    31 pfSense alternatives

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    Platforms

    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    Dashboard page
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  5. DD-WRT icon

    DD-WRT

     166 likes

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

    20 DD-WRT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    DD-WRT screenshot 1
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  6. IPFire icon

    IPFire

     20 likes

    IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall. It focuses on flexibility, and scales from small to middle sized business networks and home networks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    IPFire screenshot 1
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  8. Freshtomato icon

    Freshtomato

     10 likes

    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.

    12 Freshtomato alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Freshtomato screenshot 1
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  9. Secure Programmable Router icon

    Secure Programmable Router

     4 likes

    A secure, open-source WiFi router that simplifies network management with easy-to-use policies, device isolation, adblock and advanced DNS controls - customizable with plugins for added flexibility.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • US flagUnited States
    Home Dashboard
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  10. OpenWISP icon

    OpenWISP

     11 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    OpenWISP screenshot 1
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  11. LibreMesh icon

    LibreMesh

     20 likes

    LibreMesh is a set of modules extending the OpenWrt router distribution to create self-configuring wireless and wired mesh networks.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenWrt
    • LEDE - Linux Embedded Development Environment
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  12. RadiusDesk icon

    RadiusDesk

     4 likes

    RADIUSdesk is a powerful and user-friendly RADIUS network management platform designed to simplify the administration of network authentication and accounting.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • OpenWrt
    • Docker
    • ZA flagSouth Africa
    RadiusDesk screenshot 1
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  13. VyOS icon

    VyOS

     12 likes

    VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality.

    24 VyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    VyOS screenshot 1
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  14. RaspAP icon

    RaspAP

     2 likes

    RaspAP is feature-rich wireless router software that just works on many popular Debian-based devices, including the Raspberry Pi.

    22 RaspAP alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Debian
    • Docker
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Kali Linux
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Linux
    RaspAP screenshot 1
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