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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OpenWrt alternatives are mainly Firewalls, but if you're looking for VPN Services or Ad Blockers you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OpenWrt.
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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.

    30 pfSense alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
     
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  2. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • iPhone
     
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