router7

The premium Open Source alternative to pfSense

🎯 Best for:Users seeking a minimalist, secure, and modern router OS.
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What is router7?

A specialized router implementation built as a gokrazy appliance for high-reliability networking. It replaces traditional router firmware with a memory-safe Go-based stack on commodity hardware.

Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network

Why router7?

  • Memory safety via Go
  • Fast boot times
  • Simplified configuration

Limitations

  • Limited hardware support
  • Fewer features than pfSense
  • Steep learning curve for gokrazy
2/23/2026
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Apache-2.0
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-$1,440
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