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Tomato vs DD-WRT
- Thread starter Balforth
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I looked at the title and thought "Wow sombody else has Tomato". I've been using it for over a year. I liked all the available information it gave me. I didn't notice any operational difference but I don't do much more than BT, web browsing, email. The tweeking seems easier then DD-WRT, but here again, thats just what I prefer. I've had no issues with either one.
imported_hopeless
Senior member
I have 2 linksys routers both running tomato.
At the time I read about them the, both would do what I needed. My main take on them was:
Tomato is aimed at being more streamlined for speed and the GUI is easier to use.
DDWRT goes towards adding features that some may find useful.
I went with tomato because:
It was suppose to be easier to use.
It would do what I needed.
I didn't have any use for the extra features that DDWRT had.
Hopefully by not having the extra features it might be faster.
At the time I read about them the, both would do what I needed. My main take on them was:
Tomato is aimed at being more streamlined for speed and the GUI is easier to use.
DDWRT goes towards adding features that some may find useful.
I went with tomato because:
It was suppose to be easier to use.
It would do what I needed.
I didn't have any use for the extra features that DDWRT had.
Hopefully by not having the extra features it might be faster.
Engineer
Elite Member
I used HyperWRT for several years and loved it. Tried DD-WRT and it was very feature packed (multiple VLANs, etc.) but tried Tomato and stuck with it. A guy at BroadbandReports.com (forum) did a speed test on the firmwares (compared to stock) and Tomato was pretty much the fastest of the third party firmwares (strangely enough, the stock firmware was the overall fastest in transfer speed).
Tomato has just the right blend of features and speed that I like and so far, has run well (no lockups, etc).
Tomato has just the right blend of features and speed that I like and so far, has run well (no lockups, etc).
If the current features of Tomato is what you need and you do not for see in the near future change in your needs (as far as Wireless Router concern 😉 ) go with Tomato.
Otherwise, DD-WRT.
I do Not want to create Anxiety again, but if One is an Enthusiasts that is Not afraid of Flashing and dealing with variety of interfaces it does not really matter. I.e. for the features that each one provides they both work well. Some people claim that Tomato'a Ajax provides faster performance but I did not see it on my systems.
So why I said go with Tomato? For users that is really Not into these things, Tomato is some what easier to install and have a more pleasant Menu system.
Otherwise, DD-WRT.
I do Not want to create Anxiety again, but if One is an Enthusiasts that is Not afraid of Flashing and dealing with variety of interfaces it does not really matter. I.e. for the features that each one provides they both work well. Some people claim that Tomato'a Ajax provides faster performance but I did not see it on my systems.
So why I said go with Tomato? For users that is really Not into these things, Tomato is some what easier to install and have a more pleasant Menu system.
Rafael
Senior member
I used both, and left DD-WRT about 2 years ago, due to problems with DHCP, QoS and instability. And I have not used it since I gave Tomato a chance. So I just read DD-WRT forum from time to time, but I have not tried anymore. So I can not say much about it, but I will tell my experience with Tomato.
Since I have VoIP in my house, I needed an effective QoS, and Tomato does that very well.
I would say that both has GUI, so I not all that hard to setup the router.
But I think Tomato's QoS is trickier to set, and the access restriction is way different to set compared to DD-WRT.
DD-WRT comes with more features than Tomato. But Tomato has many variants and mods with more features like DD-WRT.
If you are interested you can check here.
And Tomato has its limitations like only 50 entries in DHCP static lease list, up to 50 QoS rules, 50 access retriction rules. But the a few mods take the limitations off.
Since I have VoIP in my house, I needed an effective QoS, and Tomato does that very well.
I would say that both has GUI, so I not all that hard to setup the router.
But I think Tomato's QoS is trickier to set, and the access restriction is way different to set compared to DD-WRT.
DD-WRT comes with more features than Tomato. But Tomato has many variants and mods with more features like DD-WRT.
If you are interested you can check here.
And Tomato has its limitations like only 50 entries in DHCP static lease list, up to 50 QoS rules, 50 access retriction rules. But the a few mods take the limitations off.
Engineer
Elite Member
If you need a few extras, there are many "custom" versions of tomato over at the Linksysinfo.org forums including built in VPN versions, overclocking versions (yes, overclock your router, lol) and a version that includes printer server/usb drive for models that have USB ports.
Balforth
Member
I'm honestly shocked that there are so many recommendations Tomato over DD-WRT. But the consensus everywhere I go seems to be that Tomato is simpler, less bloat, faster, and better QoS (and the new version includes TCP Vegas), which are all of the things I'm really looking for. Looks like I'll probably be installing Tomato.
LOL. There is a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, Bentley. 😕
G_d what shell I do? :shocked:
P.S. There was a New York City Fancy Car store that sells these cars a block away form NYU Medical Center. I use to pass it twice a day in my way to and from work, and see the collection of the above cars in the front Windows. :brokenheart:
G_d what shell I do? :shocked:
P.S. There was a New York City Fancy Car store that sells these cars a block away form NYU Medical Center. I use to pass it twice a day in my way to and from work, and see the collection of the above cars in the front Windows. :brokenheart:
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