RISC-V Router | Hacker News

Start9’s upcoming RISC-V router drew skepticism on Hacker News over its custom StartWrt/OpenWrt fork and whether it adds value.

Commenters questioned the company’s credibility, the product’s pricing, and the lack of benchmark data for routing and VPN throughput.

The discussion also compared the hardware with alternatives like Turris Omnia NG, Banana Pi, and SpacemiT-based chips.

A major theme was whether low-cost RISC-V silicon can deliver enough performance and maintainability for serious router use.