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Arrcus ArcOS

Paid#16 of 25 in Virtual Routers Software

Arrcus ArcOS: A broad routing and automation feature set for teams building software-defined networks. Ranked #16 of 25 in Virtual Routers Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for teams needing programmable, hardware-agnostic routing.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Teams needing programmable, hardware-agnostic routing
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN and VPN services
- Runs on bare metal, virtual machines, containers and cloud deployments
- Offers APIs and streaming telemetry for network automation and monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales engagement
- ArcOS is not open source
- Its network operating-system focus may not suit teams seeking general IT software

Our verdict on Arrcus ArcOS

For network operators building software-defined routers and switches, Arrcus ArcOS combines routing, VPN services and programmable management in a Linux-based, microservices network operating system. It is positioned for enterprises, service providers and large-scale network operators, with deployments spanning data centers, edge sites and multi-cloud environments. Its hardware-agnostic approach is intended for teams that want routing software to run on white-box or merchant-silicon platforms rather than depend on a single appliance type.

ArcOS covers a substantial range of network functions: IPv4 and IPv6 routing with BGP, OSPF and IS-IS; MPLS, segment routing and EVPN/VXLAN; and IPSec, L2VPN and L3VPN services. Process restartability, graceful restart and hitless upgrades address continuity during operational changes. For teams building automation and observability workflows, management interfaces include OpenConfig/YANG, REST, NETCONF and RESTCONF, while telemetry can stream through gNMI, Kafka, sFlow and IPFIX. Integrations include Ansible, Prometheus and Kubernetes.

Deployment flexibility is a central part of the product’s fit: ArcOS runs on bare metal, virtual machines and containers, and supports cloud deployment across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Zero-touch provisioning and automation integrations can support repeatable rollouts, while the breadth of routing and service features makes ArcOS a focused choice for teams operating complex networks. Pricing requires a sales engagement, and ArcOS is not open source. Teams seeking programmable routing across varied infrastructure may find its scope appropriate; those looking for general-purpose IT software or an open-source network operating system should consider alternatives.

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Arrcus ArcOS pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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Arrcus ArcOS fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment type	Not verified
Routing protocols	BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN, SR-MPLS, SRv6
Max throughput	Not verified
VPN support	Yes
High availability	Yes
Cloud platforms	AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	11 integrations: OpenConfig, YANG, REST API, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible …
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	arrcus.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

Arrcus ArcOS integrations

Arrcus ArcOS lists 11 integrations on its own site.

OpenConfig
YANG
REST API
NETCONF
RESTCONF
Ansible
Prometheus
Kubernetes
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud

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