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Best Virtual Routers

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Researched and written by Matthew Miller

Virtual routers are software-based solutions that provide routing capabilities traditionally handled by physical hardware routers. These solutions enable organizations to manage network traffic efficiently across various environments, including cloud, data centers, and edge networks, without the need for physical infrastructure. Virtual routers offer flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, allowing businesses to adapt to changing network demands while maintaining high performance and security. Key features include support for advanced routing protocols, secure VPN connectivity, centralized management, and integration with cloud services. They also provide robust security measures, such as firewalls and access control lists, to protect network integrity.

To qualify for inclusion in the Virtual Routers category, a product must:

Have features and use cases that do not fit into existing IT infrastructure categories
Provide software-based routing capabilities that can be deployed in virtualized environments, such as cloud or data centers

Best Virtual Routers At A Glance

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11 Listings in Virtual Routers Available
(47)4.6 out of 5
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2nd Easiest To Use in Virtual Routers software
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Experience the unparalleled functionality of the VyOS Universal Router An open-source network operating system underpinned by the robust Debian GNU/Linux. Crafted with the modern IT landscape in mi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer & Network Security
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 49% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
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  • VyOS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Features
    11
    Powerful Features
    9
    Easy Installation
    8
    Hardware Support
    8
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    5
    Complex Configuration
    3
    Command Line
    2
    Insufficient Documentation
    2
    Lack of Support
    2
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Poway, California, USA
    Twitter
    @vyos_dev
    2,725 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    31 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Experience the unparalleled functionality of the VyOS Universal Router An open-source network operating system underpinned by the robust Debian GNU/Linux. Crafted with the modern IT landscape in mi

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer & Network Security
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 49% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
VyOS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Features
11
Powerful Features
9
Easy Installation
8
Hardware Support
8
Cons
Learning Curve
5
Complex Configuration
3
Command Line
2
Insufficient Documentation
2
Lack of Support
2
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Poway, California, USA
Twitter
@vyos_dev
2,725 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
31 employees on LinkedIn®
(33)4.3 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Virtual Routers software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Cisco routers support secure, reliable enterprise connections. These enterprise routers help you implement an intent-based, future-ready WAN that is constantly learning, adapting, and protecting. Depl

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 42% Mid-Market
    • 24% Enterprise
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    Seller
    Cisco
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Cisco
    728,816 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    95,057 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:CSCO
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Cisco routers support secure, reliable enterprise connections. These enterprise routers help you implement an intent-based, future-ready WAN that is constantly learning, adapting, and protecting. Depl

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 42% Mid-Market
  • 24% Enterprise
Seller Details
Seller
Cisco
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Cisco
728,816 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
95,057 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:CSCO

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(4)4.8 out of 5
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Cisco routers support secure, reliable enterprise connections. These enterprise routers help you implement an intent-based, future-ready WAN that is constantly learning, adapting, and protecting. Depl

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 25% Enterprise
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    Seller
    Cisco
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Cisco
    728,816 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    95,057 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:CSCO
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Cisco routers support secure, reliable enterprise connections. These enterprise routers help you implement an intent-based, future-ready WAN that is constantly learning, adapting, and protecting. Depl

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 25% Enterprise
Seller Details
Seller
Cisco
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Cisco
728,816 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
95,057 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:CSCO
(2)4.8 out of 5
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    The IOS XE based Cisco® Catalyst® 8000V Edge Software (Catalyst 8000V) sets the standard for virtual network services with maximum SDWAN & IPSec performance in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud,

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Enterprise
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    Seller
    Cisco
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Cisco
    728,816 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    95,057 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:CSCO
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

The IOS XE based Cisco® Catalyst® 8000V Edge Software (Catalyst 8000V) sets the standard for virtual network services with maximum SDWAN & IPSec performance in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud,

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Enterprise
Seller Details
Seller
Cisco
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Cisco
728,816 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
95,057 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:CSCO
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    The full-featured, carrier-grade vMX extends more than 20 years of Juniper edge routing expertise to the virtual realm.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
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    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @JuniperNetworks
    105,379 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    11,845 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

The full-featured, carrier-grade vMX extends more than 20 years of Juniper edge routing expertise to the virtual realm.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
Seller Details
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@JuniperNetworks
105,379 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
11,845 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    VNS - Routing is part of the application delivery platform within the integrated management portfolio. By combining this solution with the management of the entire integrated portfolio, you can global

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Enterprise
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    Year Founded
    1988
    HQ Location
    Basking Ridge, NJ
    Twitter
    @VerizonEnterpr
    6 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    16,671 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

VNS - Routing is part of the application delivery platform within the integrated management portfolio. By combining this solution with the management of the entire integrated portfolio, you can global

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Enterprise
Seller Details
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Basking Ridge, NJ
Twitter
@VerizonEnterpr
6 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
16,671 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Alkira offers the industry's only comprehensive, entirely virtual network infrastructure delivered as-a-service. Alkira customers enjoy unparalleled network agility, security, and operational simplici

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Enterprise
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  • Alkira Cloud Networking Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Configuration Ease
    1
    Data Analytics
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Easy Setup
    1
    Flexibility
    1
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
    Poor Documentation
    1
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    Seller
    Alkira
    Year Founded
    2018
    HQ Location
    San Jose, California
    Twitter
    @alkiranet
    1,555 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    172 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Alkira offers the industry's only comprehensive, entirely virtual network infrastructure delivered as-a-service. Alkira customers enjoy unparalleled network agility, security, and operational simplici

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Enterprise
Alkira Cloud Networking Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Configuration Ease
1
Data Analytics
1
Ease of Use
1
Easy Setup
1
Flexibility
1
Cons
Lack of Features
1
Learning Curve
1
Poor Documentation
1
Seller Details
Seller
Alkira
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
San Jose, California
Twitter
@alkiranet
1,555 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
172 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Telnyx’s Global Edge Router ensures failover across multiple cloud providers and facilitates fast content and service delivery to end users. We built out a global edge network to process data close t

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    No information available
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    No information available
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    Telnyx
    Year Founded
    2009
    HQ Location
    600 Congress Avenue 14th Floor Austin, TX 78701
    Twitter
    @telnyx
    3,989 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    306 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Telnyx’s Global Edge Router ensures failover across multiple cloud providers and facilitates fast content and service delivery to end users. We built out a global edge network to process data close t

We don't have enough data from reviews to share who uses this product. Write a review to contribute, or learn more about review generation.
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Telnyx
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
600 Congress Avenue 14th Floor Austin, TX 78701
Twitter
@telnyx
3,989 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
306 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Experience seamless connectivity with Orixcom's high-speed and dependable Global IP Transit services, strategically located in global data centre hubs. Trust us to keep you connected with the world.

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    Industries
    No information available
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    No information available
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    Orixcom
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    Dubai, AE
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    23 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Experience seamless connectivity with Orixcom's high-speed and dependable Global IP Transit services, strategically located in global data centre hubs. Trust us to keep you connected with the world.

We don't have enough data from reviews to share who uses this product. Write a review to contribute, or learn more about review generation.
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Orixcom
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Dubai, AE
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
23 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Netgate TNSR is a high-speed (exceeding 100 Gbps) virtual router and VPN aggregator. TNSR is the answer for businesses, governments, and xSPs looking for scalable routing without the six-figure price

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • Netgate TNSR vRouter (Edge / Access / VPN) Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Features
    1
    Powerful Features
    1
    Reliability
    1
    Security
    1
    VPN Services
    1
    Cons
    UX Improvement
    1
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    Netgate
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Austin, US
    Twitter
    @NetgateUSA
    8,853 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    129 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Netgate TNSR is a high-speed (exceeding 100 Gbps) virtual router and VPN aggregator. TNSR is the answer for businesses, governments, and xSPs looking for scalable routing without the six-figure price

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Netgate TNSR vRouter (Edge / Access / VPN) Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Features
1
Powerful Features
1
Reliability
1
Security
1
VPN Services
1
Cons
UX Improvement
1
Seller Details
Seller
Netgate
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Austin, US
Twitter
@NetgateUSA
8,853 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
129 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
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    CoreSite
    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    Denver, US
    Twitter
    @CoreSite
    6,070 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    543 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE: COR
Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
Seller Details
Seller
CoreSite
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Denver, US
Twitter
@CoreSite
6,070 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
543 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE: COR