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Best Virtual Routers Software in 2026

This list helps people compare virtual router software by deployment type, routing protocols, throughput, VPN support, high availability and cloud platforms. Before choosing, check the platforms you need, the cost model, whether code is open source, and whether a free trial is offered.

  1. 01 IPFire

    IPFire suits individuals, businesses, and organizations that need a self-hosted firewall for networks ranging from home offices to larger deployments.

    From $91.58/mo Free plan Open source Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    9.1 Visit Specs
  2. 02 MikroTik RouterOS

    RouterOS suits organizations that need VPN and site-to-site networking with advanced administration.

    From $45/mo Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 OPNsense

    Community Edition may suit users seeking a self-hosted firewall and routing platform on x86-64.

    Free plan Open source Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  4. 04 OpenWrt

    OpenWrt suits users who want to customize embedded devices such as wireless routers and are familiar with GNU/Linux and basic networking concepts.

    Free plan Open source Web · Linux · Android · API
    8.5 Visit Specs
  5. 05 TNSR

    TNSR may suit businesses, ISPs, internet telephone providers, hosting providers, managed service providers, and SaaS providers with routing or VPN workloads.

    From $83.25/mo Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 NVIDIA DSX Air
    Free trial Web · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  7. 07 FortiGate
    Free trial Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 FRRouting
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 VyOS
    Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.6 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Juniper Security Director

    It suits organizations managing Juniper SRX environments across on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure.

    Web · Self-hosted
    7.2 Visit Specs
  11. 11 6WIND Virtual Service Router
    Web · Linux
    6.2 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Arista CloudEOS
    Linux
    6.0 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Arrcus ArcOS
    Linux
    6.0 Visit Specs
  14. 14 BIRD Internet Routing Daemon
    Linux
    6.0 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
    Web
    6.0 Visit Specs
  16. 16 IP Infusion OcNOS-DC
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.0 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Huawei NetEngine AR6700V-L Virtual Router
    Web · Linux
    5.9 Visit Specs
  18. 18 H3C vSR1000
    5.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Juniper vJunos-router
    Linux
    5.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Juniper vMX
    Linux
    5.5 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Nokia Virtualized Service Router
    Linux
    5.4 Visit Specs
  22. 22 pfSense Software
    Web
    5.3 Visit Specs
  23. 23 R&S LANCOM vRouter
    Web
    5.3 Visit Specs
  24. 24 RtBrick RBFS
    Linux
    5.3 Visit Specs
  25. 25 VM-SeriesPalo Alto Networks
    Linux · Self-hosted
    5.3 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

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