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OpenWrt vs DD-WRT: catalog facts
OpenWrt	DD-WRT
Free Free and open source.	Free Free, open-source firmware.
Linux	Self-hosted
Replaces stock firmware with a configurable Linux system Gives new capabilities to existing consumer routers	Adds VPN support to consumer routers QoS controls for prioritising network traffic
Only runs on supported devices Installing firmware carries a risk of bricking the router	Only works on supported router models Replacing router firmware can make the device unusable if it goes wrong
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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