Why use DD-WRT or OpenWrt? For me, the single biggest reason to go with an open firmware like DD-WRT or OpenWrt is the balance it strikes between convenience and openness.

OpenWRT is excellent for more than just routers. Aside from my router, openwrt is running on the microcomputer I use to control my chicken coop door and an irrigation system.

We compare DD-WRT vs. Tomato vs. OpenWRT on some important parameters and explain the advantages & disadvantages of each.

DD-WRT and OpenWRT are more suited for advanced users, while Tomato is more beginner-friendly. Features Needed: Determine which features are crucial for your network.