OpenWrt sometimes uses generic drivers that may result in slightly lower Wi-Fi range or throughput compared to MikroTik’s specialized "wifiwave2" or "qcom-ac" drivers. Resource Efficiency:
OpenWrt is famously lightweight. On older, low-RAM devices (e.g., 32MB–64MB), it often runs more reliably than modern, feature-heavy versions of RouterOS. 2. Software & Features mikrotik custom firmware
Custom firmware often allows for the installation of thousands of additional Linux-based packages (e.g., specialized VPN clients, ad-blockers, or custom DNS servers) not available in RouterOS. OpenWrt sometimes uses generic drivers that may result
Only for experts willing to void warranties low-RAM devices (e.g.