OpenWrt AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Firewalls

The best Firewall alternative to OpenWrt is pfSense, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to OpenWrt and nine of them are Firewalls so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Firewall alternatives to OpenWrt are OPNsense, MikroTik RouterOS, ClearOS and Gargoyle.

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  1. 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
     
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    • Most users think pfSense is a great OpenWrt alternative.

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

    • pfSense is Freemium and Open SourceOpenWrt is Free and Open Source
  2. OPNsense icon
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    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.

    18 OPNsense alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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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 OpenWrt.

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

    • MikroTik RouterOS is Paid and ProprietaryOpenWrt is Free and Open Source
  4. 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
     
  5. 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 OpenWrt.

    • Gargoyle is Free and Open SourceOpenWrt is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. TomatoUSB icon
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    Tomato USB is an alternative Linux-based firmware for powering Broadcom-based ethernet routers. It is a modification of the famous Tomato firmware, with additional built-in support for USB port, wireless-N mode support, support for several newer router models, and various...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Tomato
     
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    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.

    14 Secure Programmable Router alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • iPhone
     
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    Multizone bidirectional nftables firewall.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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