MikroTik RouterOS
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VisitMikroTik RouterOS vs VyOS
What both publish
| Fact | MikroTik RouterOS | VyOS |
|---|---|---|
| Access model | vpn | vpn |
| Admin control level | advanced | advanced |
| Audit logs | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Routing | Routing support includes static, policy-based, VRF, ECMP, RIP, OSPF, BGP and BFD for IPv4 and IPv6. | Routing features include BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, MPLS, EVPN, and segment routing. |
| Site-to-site networking | Yes | Yes |
MikroTik RouterOS plans
- Free DemoFree
- Level 4 WISP$45 a month
- Level 5 WISP$95 a month
- Level 6 Controller$250 a month
- 60-day TrialFree
- Free CHRFree
VyOS plans
- Corporate—
- Global—
- Corporate (5-year commitment)$8,000 a year
- Corporate (3-year commitment)$9,000 a year
- Corporate (annual)$10,000 a year
- Global (5-year commitment)$12,800 a year
Pick MikroTik RouterOS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick VyOS if…
VyOS suits teams that need configurable routing, VPN, firewall, and NAT capabilities across bare-metal, virtualized, cloud, or edge systems. Its Alliance subscription is aimed at IT service providers, including managed service providers and system integrators.