# Open-source router firmware

3 open-source router firmware rated against public privacy criteria.

1. [OpenWrt](https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/openwrt/): B (80/100). Linux distribution for routers and embedded network devices, with a writable file system, a package manager with thousands of add-on packages, and a web interface.
2. [Gargoyle](https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/gargoyle/): D (50/100). Router firmware based on OpenWrt with a web interface focused on ease of use, offering per-device bandwidth monitoring, quotas, quality of service, website blocking and VPN.
3. [DD-WRT](https://privacyratings.com/router-firmware/dd-wrt/): D (40/100). Linux-based replacement firmware for wireless routers, with a web interface for VPN, access control, bandwidth monitoring and quality of service.

Source: https://privacyratings.com/open-source/router-firmware/