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Juniper MX Series Routers vs VyOS Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper MX Series Routers
Ranking in Routers
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Carrier Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) (1st)
VyOS Platform
Ranking in Routers
15th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 10.2%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Platform is 2.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Juniper MX Series Routers10.2%
VyOS Platform2.4%
Other87.4%
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Featured Reviews

Atul Torne - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Backbone Architect at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Routing has supported carrier-grade services and has needed more affordable security options
The features of Juniper MX Series Routers that I find most useful are its nice scalability, redundant power supply, and routing engines. Redundancy is maintained in the router itself, including power redundancy and routing engine redundancy. The routers run mostly all the protocols required for the managed service provider, and security-wise, they also have good features, allowing us to provide IPSec VPN services from the routers. These are the basic, mostly used features that we are utilizing. For Deep Packet Inspection, Juniper MX Series Routers have firewall filters and commands related to routing engine protection, and then packet inspection features are configured. In traffic management with Juniper MX Series Routers, I leverage the policer, shapers, and quality of service parameters for traffic management. I also use OSPF traffic engineering features and MPLS-TE; these are a few features that I employ for traffic management.
Borislav Andric - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Consultant at Navigator CORPORATION LLC
The product is free, and the initial setup is easy, but it is missing some features, and it is not stable
The product is missing some features. Some features are not implemented the way we expect them to be. The tool doesn’t have the same quality as other commercial vendors like Cisco. There were some problems with IPsec. For a long time, the tool did not support VTI tunnels. I also faced some problems with some specific networking solutions. I couldn’t set the source IP. I would like to have a hardware solution in the future.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It offers high protection and I like it."
"In our company, we are integrators who create solutions for our customers. I find Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches to be suitable as it allows for easy configuration and offers features like SNMP. Personally, I find it convenient to switch from Cisco to Juniper EX because of my experience with various vendors like Huawei and Cisco. It's easy for me to read configurations from Cisco and transfer them to Juniper. Mainly, we work with customers who want to change or upgrade their network infrastructure, moving from vendors like Cisco, Aruba, or Huawei to Juniper for modernization. Juniper's features are more advanced, and it helps us meet the diverse needs of our customers. My role involves helping with the deployment and configuration of switching, access points, and Wi-Fi, for building robust and modern networks."
"The solution's main features are its security and ease of use."
"The stability of Juniper is better than Cisco's."
"For the Juniper MX Series Routers, it plays a crucial role in our network. They offer numerous features, enabling multiple connections and handling various reports. The routers efficiently manage the number of switched fabric codes and process features based on the specific switch requirements. Previously, I utilized them for processing and addressing customer-side concerns. The routers have excellent documentation, making it easy to resolve any issues that may arise. It's excellent for customization, especially in tailoring the Windows configuration environment. Overall, dealing with this solution has been straightforward and efficient."
"Once we buy an MX204, we don't have issues with it; we have never had to replace an MX204 on the network."
"Juniper solutions are very flexible and very good."
"From my experience in the ISP world, I think that Juniper Enterprise Routers are very good products."
"It is an open-source product."
 

Cons

"Better documentation to assist with implementation would be helpful."
"Juniper have addressed issues with the MX204, but it still has a limited number of interfaces. Ideally, it should support up to twenty or twenty-four interfaces to better serve smaller service providers. Additionally, the MX304 doesn't support subscriber management, also known as BNG, which I believe should be included."
"In my opinion, to improve Juniper MX Series Routers, Juniper should make the MS-MIC card required for IPSec support more affordable, as it is currently costly."
"Juniper is the end of the software-defined network. There are more popular routers."
"The solution could improve reliability and it needs more functions."
"The solution needs to offer SDN features."
"The integration could be better."
"Juniper could introduce more virtual products, such as virtual routers and a better license."
"The product is missing some features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate it around a three. While I'm not deeply involved in pricing discussions, I believe it is comparatively more affordable than Cisco."
"There is a license for this solution and the price is very competitive. The cost is less expensive than some competitors, such as Cisco. There are additional costs for support licenses."
"The price of this solution is better than other competitors, such as Cisco. We receive a lot of discounts which make the price less expensive and attractive."
"The prices for Juniper MX Series Routers are reasonable."
"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."
"$300 to $400 is the hardware cost and for licensing cost, it may be around, for support and all, $100 per year."
"The solution is more expensive compared to other solutions."
"We have to pay for the device and licensing. The support service requires additional costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Construction Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Construction Company
26%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper MX Series Routers?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is expensive.
What needs improvement with Juniper MX Series Routers?
One area where Juniper MX Series Routers can be improved is the price point, as Juniper MX Series Routers are expensive, both the hardware and the licensing. The licensing model is something I'd fl...
What is your primary use case for Juniper MX Series Routers?
My main use case for Juniper MX Series Routers is core and edge routing for our combined utility and telecom network. We're providing power and telecommunication services across a big chunk of rura...
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Also Known As

Juniper Enterprise Routers, MX Series, Junos Address Aware
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Sample Customers

AARNet Pty Ltd, Allegro Networks, Atlantech Online, Availity, Baloise Insurance, Black Lotus, CATV, Blue Box
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