Best OpenWrt Routers for 2026
Our top OpenWrt routers right now, from the easy all-rounder to the multi-gig enthusiast board.
Editorial picks
Every router here has official OpenWrt support in the current stable release. We favour hardware with open-source Wi-Fi drivers, enough memory for years of updates, and an installation you can recover from.
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#1 · Best overall
GL.iNet Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
Fully supportedHighly Recommended- CPU
- 4-core · 2.0 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 1 GB / 8 GB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX6000 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 2× 2.5 GbE (WAN + LAN/WAN) + 4× 1 GbE LAN
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$159
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 9.2Easy install, 1 GB RAM and two 2.5 GbE ports: the router we would recommend to most people.
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#2 · Best travel router
GL.iNet Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
Fully supportedHighly Recommended- CPU
- 2-core · 1.3 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 512 MB / 256 MB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX3000 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 1× 2.5 GbE WAN + 1× 1 GbE LAN
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$89
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 8.8Small, USB-C powered and the easiest OpenWrt install there is, with a 2.5 GbE WAN port.
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#3 · Proven classic
Linksys E8450
Fully supportedRecommended- Hardware revision warning
- CPU
- 2-core · 1.35 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 512 MB / 128 MB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX3200 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 1× 1 GbE WAN + 4× 1 GbE LAN
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$100
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 7.6Years of upstream support. Dated, but dependable if you find one at a good price.
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#4 · Best value for tinkerers
Xiaomi AX3000T (Mi Router AX3000T)
Fully supportedGood Budget Option- Difficult installation
- Hardware revision warning
- CPU
- 2-core · 1.3 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 256 MB / 128 MB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · AX3000 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 1× 1 GbE WAN + 3× 1 GbE LAN
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$40
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 7.0Filogic hardware for very little money, if you are comfortable with an SSH-based install.
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#5 · Best for 10G enthusiasts
Banana Pi BPI-R4
Fully supportedAdvanced Users Only- CPU
- 4-core · 1.8 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 4 GB / 8 GB
- Wi-Fi
- No Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
- 2× 10G SFP+ + 4× 1 GbE
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$110
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 7.8Two 10G SFP+ cages and a fast CPU, for those happy to assemble a board.
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#6 · Made for OpenWrt
OpenWrt One (OpenWrt One)
Fully supportedRecommended- CPU
- 2-core · 1.3 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 1 GB / 256 MB
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Ethernet
- 1× 2.5 GbE WAN + 1× 1 GbE LAN
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$120
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 8.3The project's own router: ships with OpenWrt and is nearly unbrickable.
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#7 · Best wired router
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
Fully supportedRecommended- CPU
- 8-core · 2.4 GHz · ARM 64-bit
- Memory
- 8 GB / 32 GB
- Wi-Fi
- No Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
- 2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 1 GbE
- OpenWrt
- up to 25.12.6
- Typical price
- ~$130
Editorial opinionWhy we picked it · Score 8.28 cores and two 2.5 GbE ports for fast connections; add an access point.
How we chose
- Official images in the current stable OpenWrt release
- At least 256 MB RAM and 128 MB flash
- A realistic installation and recovery path
- Still sold new or easy to find