Junos OS AlternativesRouter Custom Firmwares and other similar apps like Junos OS

Junos OS is described as 'The FreeBSD-based operating system used in Juniper Networks hardware routers. It operating system that is used in Juniper's routing, switching and security devices' and is a router custom firmware. There are four alternatives to Junos OS for Linux, Self-Hosted, GNS3, Web-based and BSD. The best Junos OS alternative is MikroTik RouterOS. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Quagga. Other great apps like Junos OS are VyOS and Cisco IOS.

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  1. 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.

    27 MikroTik RouterOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. 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

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Quagga is a network routing software suite providing implementations of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and IS-IS for Unix-like platforms, particularly Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD and NetBSD.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. Cisco IOS icon
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    Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is a family of software used on most Cisco Systems routers and current Cisco network switches. (Earlier switches ran CatOS.) IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions integrated...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • GNS3
     
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