The most distinctive thing about the Roqos Core (besides the colors) is the subscription plan . The router costs just $19, and $17 a month provides frequent updates to its open-source platform. And this is more than a router. This unique router isn’t made for mesh networking, but it’s a quad-core computer in itself. The open-source platform provides enterprise-level security to prevent malware from infecting any networked hardware. It also provides parental controls. If you decide to cancel the subscription, the Core keeps working, but you don’t get any updates.