DD-WRT vs MikroTik RouterOS : Which is Better?

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DD-WRT

DD-WRT is free Linux-based firmware for several wireless routers, most notably the Linksys WRT54G. Developed by NewMedia-NET GmbH

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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MikroTik RouterOS icon

MikroTik RouterOS

MikroTik RouterOS is the operating system of RouterBOARD. Developed by MikroTik

License: Commercial

Apps available for Online Self-Hosted

DD-WRT VS MikroTik RouterOS Feature comparision

Feature DD-WRT MikroTik RouterOS
DHCP Server
Integrated Virus scanner
OpenVPN compatibility
Virtual LAN
Wi-Fi Direct
User Management
Email Server
Database
Gateway
Operating system
Portable
Wireless
Based on Debian
Decentralized
Distributed
Mesh network
Built-in VPN
Command line interface
Network Discovery
Openvpn
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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