OpenWrt vs MikroTik RouterOS : Which is Better?

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OpenWrt

OpenWrt is an embedded operating system based on Linux, primarily used on embedded devices to route network traffic. Developed by OpenWrt Project

License: Open Source

Apps available for Linux Debian

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MikroTik RouterOS

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

License: Commercial

Apps available for Online Self-Hosted

OpenWrt VS MikroTik RouterOS Feature comparision

Feature OpenWrt MikroTik RouterOS
DHCP Server
Integrated Virus scanner
OpenVPN compatibility
Virtual LAN
Email Server
Database
Gateway
Operating system
Wi-Fi Direct
User Management
Portable
Wireless
Based on Debian
Decentralized
Distributed
Mesh network
Block ads
Plugins
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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