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VyOS

By VyOS Networks

4.5 out of 5 stars

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Trendal T.
TT
CEO / Tech Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Solid routing platform for an ISP"
What do you like best about VyOS?

It's open source. The fact that it can be installed on cheap, readily available hardware. In our case, coming from EdgeOS, the config structure was very familiar. It is very stable. We have been using it increasingly for ~2 years now on an eBGP network and have zero issues. 23 of our 50+ sites have transitioned to VyOS. Every VyOS router we have installed I have walked away from and never came back for a problem. They simply just do what they are supposed to and don't break. We now have 5, and soon a 6th site with multi-gig capacity using the MS-01 hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VyOS?

I cannot honestly think of any downside or reason to not consider VyOS. But I would say that we do not ask a lot of our routers. Basic eBGP, DHCP, and now soon, IPV6. So we are not using a lot of the other features that may have issues that we are not aware of. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Yuriy Andamasov of VyOS

Thanks for sharing your experience, Trendal!

Devabhai B.
DB
Teal Leader - Technical support engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Open-Source Routing with Flexibility, But Steep Learning Curve"
What do you like best about VyOS?

Open-Source Flexibility:

VyOS offers enterprise-grade routing, firewall, and VPN capabilities in a fully open-source platform. You can customize and automate almost everything using scripts or APIs, which makes it great for labs, ISPs, and advanced network setups.

Unified CLI & Consistent Configuration:

The command-line interface is very clean and consistent (inspired by JunOS/EdgeOS). It’s easy to learn and manage even complex network topologies once you get used to the syntax.

Wide Feature Set:

Supports dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF, RIP), VPNs (IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard), NAT, QoS, VLANs, and high-availability — all in one system without needing extra licensing.

Runs Anywhere:

VyOS works on bare metal, VMs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), making it very flexible for hybrid environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VyOS?

Steeper Learning Curve for Beginners:

While powerful, VyOS is less beginner-friendly compared to GUI-based routers or firewalls. Everything must be configured via CLI or scripts.

Limited Official Support in Free Version:

Enterprise-grade support and LTS builds are behind a subscription. The free rolling release can occasionally have bugs or unstable updates.

Documentation Gaps:

Some advanced features lack detailed or up-to-date documentation, so troubleshooting can take time or require digging through community forums.

No Native Web GUI:

There’s no built-in graphical interface, which might be a downside for teams that prefer visual management tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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