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MikroTik RouterOS vs OpenWrt

A side-by-side look at MikroTik RouterOS and OpenWrt. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MikroTik RouterOS

MikroTik RouterOS

Network & Admin

MikroTik RouterOS is a Linux-based router and firewall operating system designed for use on MikroTik's hardware devices. It offers extensive routing, firewall, VPN, wireless access point, bandwidth management, hotspot gateway and other networking capabilities in a licenses package.

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OpenWrt

OpenWrt

Network & Admin

OpenWrt is an open source project and Linux-based operating system targeting embedded devices such as wireless routers. It allows users to customize and add more functionality to their router firmware.

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