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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
16th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Routers category, the mindshare of Juniper MX Series Routers is 10.5%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VyOS Platform is 2.1%, 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 Routers10.5%
VyOS Platform2.1%
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

"We are able to easily build chassis with Juniper MX Series Routers."
"Once we buy an MX204, we don't have issues with it; we have never had to replace an MX204 on the network."
"It's so simple to use and intuitive, offers high protection, is user-friendly and flexible, easy to set up, scalable, stable, with helpful technical support, and we have witnessed an ROI."
"Technical support is great, they are responsible and experienced, and we have been satisfied with the level of support we get."
"Juniper MX Series Routers are easy to configure and easy to back up."
"I find it simple to configure Juniper MX Series Routers, which I would say is a beneficial part of that product."
"In my opinion, Juniper Routers are more stable than Cisco Routers."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper MX Series Routers is its exceptional policy management capabilities."
"It is an open-source product."
 

Cons

"The only thing that might need improvement would be the occasional downtime."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"The areas of Juniper MX Series Routers that have room for improvement include the port count; for instance, the MX204 has only four 40G or 100G ports, which is quite limited."
"Some of our customers find this product high, as they are comparing to Chinese products."
"The web interface can be improved. It should be more user-friendly."
"One thing that the product can do better is clustering. Rather than just having two of them, it would help if there was one cluster to extend to more notes in the cluster itself."
"If you are setting up a site-to-site VPN between a Juniper and Cisco device then you may encounter some issues."
"There are areas for improvement in Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. One aspect that could be enhanced is the pricing; many clients acknowledge the quality of Juniper switches but find the pricing challenging, especially when compared to competitors like Huawei. Additionally, from a feature perspective, there's a desire for improved clarity and ease of configuration in Juniper switches. Some users find it difficult to understand and configure certain aspects, necessitating the use of external tools. This complexity, especially for Internet service providers, can be a barrier. Addressing these concerns could further strengthen the position of Juniper switches in the market."
"The product is missing some features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The prices for Juniper MX Series Routers are reasonable."
"The pricing of Juniper MX Series Routers is okay compared to other technologies."
"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."
"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 solution is more expensive compared to other solutions."
"I would rate the pricing model a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. It is not cheap."
"We have to pay for the device and licensing. The support service requires additional costs."
"An additional license can be purchased for support of a next-generation firewall."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
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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