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VyOS Universal Router for AWS (Standard Support) - Pay-as-You-Go
VyOS is an Enterprise-Grade Open Source Networking Platform for Bare Metal, Cloud, and Edge
Reviews (61)
Andy Millett
Container automation has enabled complex routing and onboard services for mobile networks
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for VyOS Universal Router is that it is a very adaptive network-based platform that allows for complex, intricate routing-based requirements on many different platforms.
I have used VyOS Universal Router on trains within the UK as a POC for the Starlink LEO-based backhaul capability. I used VyOS specifically because of its extensive capability in running containers on the platform to the level of and capacity that other platforms cannot achieve.
What is most valuable?
The best features VyOS Universal Router offers are the ability to run containers and automation.
The container and automation features within VyOS Universal Router have allowed me to run an extensive number of disparate containers that perform different functions, anything from running a MySQL database server on the platform within a container, or an Influx database as a container, or even a GPS proxy-based container that can receive a GPS signal from a platform router and proxy that out to a number of internal systems.
VyOS Universal Router has positively affected me because it is both open source, actively developed, and a leading platform in routing, firewalling, and even switching if I want it to be. The addition of the container and security capabilities and the automation capabilities make it my first choice for a platform or solution development over and above commercial alternatives.
What needs improvement?
A web UI would be useful for VyOS Universal Router, but that is something that the community has been asking for for some time, yet has not been developed actively. There are alternative add-on platforms that allow some level of web UI-based capability, but there is nothing baked into the platform itself from install.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using VyOS Universal Router for around nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
VyOS Universal Router is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
VyOS Universal Router is extremely capable of being scaled to a very high degree given it's bare-metal, and virtualisation support.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed to engage with customer support as of this time because the platform simply works as I required.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used a commercial-based platform, but I am unable to provide the platform's vendor name or the solution for security purposes.
How was the initial setup?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been extremely favorable.
What was our ROI?
VyOS Universal Router has saved extensive amounts of time because it is easy to deploy and quick to deploy and manage.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been extremely favorable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated open source Linux-based platforms such as Ubuntu and Debian before choosing VyOS Universal Router because it is based on Debian, which is a trusted network operating system, and had the necessary features and capabilities baked into it already, so I did not need to build out my own.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using VyOS Universal Router is to not be afraid to ask questions on the community forums.
My company does not have a business relationship with VyOS Universal Router currently other than being a customer. I would rate the VyOS platform as an 9.
Utkarsh s.
High-Performance Networking Lab for BGP/OSPF and VLAN Security Policies
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
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 security policies between vlans
What do you dislike about the product?
Without graphical user interface, the new network engineer can't learn easily . When I use complex routing policies it can't help there ..even the stable LTS is also not too stable and accessible
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
See the enterprise labs are too costly and it hits mark there . It allows me to run full package enterprise router in EveNG and GNS 3. I mean I don't need physical components from my lab to study ospf and bgp
mohamed e.
Rock-Solid with VyOS
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
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. It's my go-to for building robust virtual routers
What do you dislike about the product?
The learning curve can be a bit steep for those who are used to graphical user interfaces (GUIs), as VyOS relies almost entirely on the CLI. Additionally, while the documentation is improving, it can sometimes be a bit fragmented when searching for very specific or advanced configurations
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
VyOS solves the issue of high licensing costs and hardware vendor lock-in. By providing an open-source yet enterprise-grade routing platform, it allows us to deploy powerful network gateways on generic hardware or cloud environments. This has significantly reduced our capital expenditure while maintaining high performance.
Maushardt E.
Flexible, Cost-Effective Networking Solution
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
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 router/firewall'; it stands out with these strong capabilities. Also, the initial setup is surprisingly straightforward for basic use cases, making it easy to get started.
What do you dislike about the product?
The documentation for VyOS is incomplete and disorganized. While the official docs cover the basic features well, they have gaps when it comes to advanced use cases like multi-WAN BGP load balancing or WireGuard site-to-site with VLANs. To set up advanced configurations, I often have to piece together information from various sources like forum posts or community blogs, since there's no single, curated 'enterprise playbook' like what you find with Cisco or Palo Alto.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
VyOS eliminates exorbitant proprietary network licensing/hardware costs and breaks vendor lock-in for network infrastructure.
Savaş Furkan A.
Powerful and Flexible, But Lacks Polished Support and GUI
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
VyOS gives you a proper network OS without vendor drama. Solid routing (FRR under the hood), a clean declarative config system, easy automation, runs anywhere like bare metal, VM, cloud, containers. For labs, PoCs, branch routers, tunnels, it feels powerful and lightweight at the same time.
What do you dislike about the product?
It’s still a community-driven distro, so support isn’t like calling TAC at 3 a.m. Some features lag behind big vendors, and upgrades sometimes feel a bit “Linux-y” rather than appliance-smooth. GUI basically doesn’t exist; you live in CLI and API.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It gives you quick BGP/OSPF/MPLS labs, cheap branch routing, clean IPSec/OpenVPN/WireGuard setups, and automation-friendly configs that fit straight into GitOps or CI/CD.
Information Technology and Services
Stable, Flexible, and Effortless to Manage
Reviewed on Dec 04, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It’s stable, flexible, and provides the features I need without unnecessary complexity. I also like that it’s easy to manage and configure.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some features can feel a bit limited or require extra setup, and there’s a learning curve for certain configurations. Occasional documentation gaps can also make troubleshooting slower.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
VyOS helps streamline network management by providing a unified OS for routing, firewalling, and VPN services. It simplifies overall network operations, reduces dependency on multiple systems, and gives me better control and consistency across my environment.
Computer Software
Powerful Routing Without the Hardware Hassle
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about VyOS is how clean and easy the interface feels. It gives me all the advanced network features I need, but without feeling heavy or complicated. It’s reliable, flexible, and just makes networking tasks feel smoother.
What do you dislike about the product?
If I had to pick something, it would be the documentation. It’s good, but not always beginner-friendly. Sometimes I have to dig through forums or GitHub issues to understand how something works.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
VyOS helps me by giving a flexible virtual router that I can run anywhere—on a VM, cloud instance, or even old hardware. It solves the problem of relying on expensive, fixed hardware routers. With VyOS, I get the same routing, firewall, and VPN features in a lightweight, portable way. It also helps me test and set up network environments quickly without waiting for physical devices.
Devabhai B.
Powerful Open-Source Routing with Flexibility, But Steep Learning Curve
Reviewed on Nov 07, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
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.
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.
What do you dislike about the product?
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.
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.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Reduced hardware and licensing costs
Easier remote management through automation
Reliable performance for routing and VPN services
Freedom to customize the network without vendor restrictions
Easier remote management through automation
Reliable performance for routing and VPN services
Freedom to customize the network without vendor restrictions
Bryan T.
Open Source Flexibility with Commodity Hardware
Reviewed on Nov 06, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate that VyOS is open source, which is a crucial factor for us because it prevents vendor lock-in and allows us flexibility. Its open-source nature also ensures that we are not tied to expensive recurring software subscriptions that come with hardware solutions from major network hardware providers. This gives us the advantage of using commodity hardware that is cost-effective, allowing us to create high-performance routers without the high costs. Additionally, VyOS has a comprehensive set of features that suit our needs, making it a practical choice for our operations. I find VyOS easy to use, which facilitates a smooth transition and operations without the steep learning curve that might be expected with complex network solutions. This ease of use was evident when my colleague, previously accustomed to Cisco and Huawei routers, could get up to speed with VyOS in just two days. VyOS's design alleviates our concerns with hardware maintenance and scaling issues, allowing us to upgrade and extend our network capabilities efficiently without facing downtime or hefty costs of replacing physical routers.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the lack of a dedicated interface in VyOS a bit challenging. The documentation could be improved to be more comprehensive, even though support helps to resolve issues. Additionally, there's limited marketing and publicity around VyOS, which affects awareness. This lack of visibility means colleagues are often unfamiliar with it, making it difficult to hire people who already have the necessary knowledge. Recruitment becomes challenging because the talent pool familiar with VyOS is not plentiful. Also, VYOS being a niche product, makes it hard to explain to bank customers why we are using such a uncommon product.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
VyOS, being open source, offers cost flexibility and prevents vendor lock-in. It allows the use of inexpensive commodity hardware, enabling us to achieve high-performance routers without costly upgrades, thus facilitating scalability while minimizing downtime.
Jose Luis D.
Great Value and Versatile, Just Needs a Little Getting Used To
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
great value for money and able to perform everything we need it to. support is great.
What do you dislike about the product?
it's a little new for us so it's taking some time to figure it out.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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