OpenWrt AlternativesOnly apps categorised as VPN Services

The best VPN 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 four of them are VPN Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Service alternatives to OpenWrt are MikroTik RouterOS, VyOS and Secure Programmable Router.

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  1. pfSense icon

    pfSense

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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. MikroTik RouterOS icon

    MikroTik RouterOS

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • 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. VyOS icon

    VyOS

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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
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  5. Secure Programmable Router icon

    Secure Programmable Router

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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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