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| Product | MikroTik RouterOS by MikroTik View product | Private Internet Access Business View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Looking for Network Security software? MikroTik RouterOS by MikroTik provides advanced routing for carrier-grade enterprise routing. Compare features and alternatives. | Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives. |
| Product type | High-Performance Network Operating System & Enterprise Router | Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access Network |
| Best for | Telecommunications, ISPs, Enterprise Networking, Education, SMBs, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) | Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, Legal |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: yes | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | On-Premise | SaaSCloud |
| Deployment details | Hardware / Software OS; Software OS; Hardware Embedded; Virtual Appliance (MikroTik CHR) | Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business Gateways |
| Data residency | Customer Physical Hardware / Cloud Virtual Machine Hosting | Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC) |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: no |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: no | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: yes | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: no | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: yes | Mobile app: yes |
| Supported platforms | Enterprise RoutersISP NetworksCore SwitchesVirtual Cloud Routers | Remote LaptopsMobile DevicesCorporate Cloud ResourcesBranch Offices |
| Compliance | CEFCCRoHSCommon Network Security Standards | GDPRNo-Logs Certified (Independent Security Audits) |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | MikroTik RouterBOARD hardwarex86 PC HardwareCHR (Cloud Hosted Router)RADIUS | Microsoft WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidChrome Extension |
| Industries | TelecommunicationsISPsEnterprise NetworkingEducationSMBsInternet Service Providers (ISPs) | Small & Mid-Sized BusinessesRemote TeamsIT ServicesMarketingLegal |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | MikroTik | Private Internet Access |
| Headquarters | Riga, Latvia | United States |
| Company size | 500+ | 500+ |
| Founded | 1996 | 2010 |
Overview
What it is
MikroTik RouterOS
Looking for Network Security software? MikroTik RouterOS by MikroTik provides advanced routing for carrier-grade enterprise routing. Compare features and alternatives.Private Internet Access Business
Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives.Product type
MikroTik RouterOS
High-Performance Network Operating System & Enterprise RouterPrivate Internet Access Business
Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access NetworkBest for
MikroTik RouterOS
Telecommunications, ISPs, Enterprise Networking, Education, SMBs, Internet Service Providers (ISPs)Private Internet Access Business
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, LegalPricing
Pricing model
MikroTik RouterOS
Contact VendorPrivate Internet Access Business
Contact VendorFree trial
MikroTik RouterOS
Free trial: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
MikroTik RouterOS
Private Internet Access Business
Deployment details
MikroTik RouterOS
Hardware / Software OS; Software OS; Hardware Embedded; Virtual Appliance (MikroTik CHR)Private Internet Access Business
Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business GatewaysData residency
MikroTik RouterOS
Customer Physical Hardware / Cloud Virtual Machine HostingPrivate Internet Access Business
Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC)Key features
What it offers
MikroTik RouterOS
- Advanced routing (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
- Stateful packet firewall
- WireGuard & IPsec VPN
- Hierarchical QoS bandwidth queuing
- WinBox & WebFig management
- Carrier-grade enterprise routing
- Stateful network firewall protection
- ISP bandwidth shaping
Private Internet Access Business
- Dedicated corporate static IPs
- WireGuard and OpenVPN encryption
- Strict court-proven no-logs architecture
- Centralized admin console
- Cross-platform apps
- Encrypted business remote access
- Dedicated company IP allowlisting
- Public Wi-Fi security protection
Platform & access
API access
MikroTik RouterOS
API access: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
API access: noSingle sign-on (SSO)
MikroTik RouterOS
SSO: noPrivate Internet Access Business
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
MikroTik RouterOS
RBAC: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
MikroTik RouterOS
Multi-tenant: noPrivate Internet Access Business
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
MikroTik RouterOS
Mobile app: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
Mobile app: yesSupported platforms
MikroTik RouterOS
Private Internet Access Business
Compliance
MikroTik RouterOS
Private Internet Access Business
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
MikroTik RouterOS
Private Internet Access Business
Industries
MikroTik RouterOS
Private Internet Access Business
Regions
MikroTik RouterOS
Private Internet Access Business
Vendor
Company
MikroTik RouterOS
MikroTikPrivate Internet Access Business
Private Internet AccessHeadquarters
MikroTik RouterOS
Riga, LatviaPrivate Internet Access Business
United StatesCompany size
MikroTik RouterOS
500+Private Internet Access Business
500+Founded
MikroTik RouterOS
1996Private Internet Access Business
2010