OpenWRT Insights

What is OpenWRT?

OpenWRT is a Linux-based operating system primarily used for embedded devices, typically wireless routers. It offers a customizable and extensible platform, allowing users to replace the original firmware of their routers with a more feature-rich and configurable alternative. Common uses include advanced networking configurations, VPN setups, custom scripting, and extending router functionality with additional software packages.

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What other technologies are related to OpenWRT?

OpenWRT Competitor Technologies

RDK-B

RDK-B is a competitor framework for home gateways, providing an alternative software stack to OpenWRT.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 53% (186) of relevant job posts

DD-WRT

DD-WRT is a Linux-based firmware for wireless routers, similar to OpenWRT, making them direct competitors.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 96% (72) of relevant job posts

PrplOs

prplOS is another open-source framework targeting embedded devices including routers. It competes with OpenWRT in this space.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 87% (61) of relevant job posts

OpenSync

OpenSync is a competitor cloud-managed open-source platform for Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 33% (79) of relevant job posts

OpenWRT Complementary Technologies

TR-181

TR-181 defines data models for managing devices, and OpenWRT can be configured to use TR-181 for management via TR-069. Thus, it's complementary.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 47% (66) of relevant job posts

Netfilter

Netfilter is a framework provided by the Linux kernel for packet filtering, network address translation (NAT), and other packet mangling. OpenWRT uses Netfilter via iptables.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 26% (89) of relevant job posts

TR69

TR-069 is a protocol used for remote management of customer-premises equipment. OpenWRT devices can implement TR-069 to allow remote management.

mentioned alongside OpenWRT in 31% (70) of relevant job posts