VyOS
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in WAN Edge Infrastructure
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Features
- Open Source
- Powerful Features
- Versatility
- Free/No Cost
Cons
- Insufficient Documentation
- Lack of Support
- Learning Curve
- Complex Configuration
- Skill Requirements
- Poor Documentation
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 50.9% |
| Mid-Market | 32.7% |
| Enterprise | 16.4% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 4 | 4.6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q4 | 6 | 4.2 |
| 2026 Q1 | 1 | 3.5 |
| 2026 Q2 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q3 | 1 | 4.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
High-Performance Networking Lab for BGP/OSPF and VLAN Security Policies
“I mean being a network engineer I have worked in Cisco ios , fortuner , csa firewall. I mean any network engineer can use bgp, ospf and clan to train himself . Even though I use eve-ng it also works perfectly there with high performance and no lag . I also love how I can manage s”
Rock-Solid with VyOS
“What I like most about VyOS is its incredible stability and the CLI-driven approach which feels very familiar to anyone used to enterprise-grade routers. Being open-source, it provides immense flexibility for customization without the heavy licensing costs of proprietary hardware”
Flexible, Cost-Effective Networking Solution
“I love VyOS for its enterprise-grade feature parity with proprietary tools and its unmatched flexibility. The config-as-code native design and small but impactful quality-of-life features really streamline network management for me. The platform isn't just a 'free open-source rou”