No. 14 of 20 ·Cloud Network Management Software

Megaport Cloud Router

Web · API

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Megaport Cloud Router is ranked #14 of 20 in cloud network management software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Web. There is no free plan.

Megaport Cloud Router plans and pricing

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Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) Not published Monthly; price depends on MCR location and speed limit and is shown in the Megaport Portal before ordering. Fixed speed for the service · 1, 2.5, 5, or 10 Gbps · up to 10,000 static and dynamic routes docs.megaport.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on cloud network management software

Free plan: No
Paid from: $780/mo
Multicloud support: Yes
Deployment model: saas
VPN management: Yes
Firewall policy management: Yes
Network monitoring: Yes
Infrastructure as code: Yes
Cloud provider coverage: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, IBM Cloud, Alibaba Cloud

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The record

What it does: MCR is a managed virtual router that provides Layer 3 networking between endpoints on the Megaport Network.
Standalone routing: MCR can route traffic between cloud environments without the customer having a physical presence in the data center.
Routing scale: MCR manages up to 10,000 static and dynamic routes, configurable for individual sub-VLANs on Q-in-Q capable connections.
Routing features: Listed BGP features include BFD, MED, a BGP on/off toggle, static routing, autonomous system number support, and NAT IP addresses.
Diagnostics: MCR Looking Glass provides on-demand ping and traceroute from the router to check connectivity and diagnose routing issues.
BGP security: MCR can enable MD5 authentication between two eBGP neighbors to verify segments sent over their connection.
IPsec add-on: The MCR IPsec add-on provides encrypted tunnels for branch offices, remote sites, or cloud environments without a physical Port.
Cloud connections: Megaport’s tutorial describes using MCR to connect AWS and Microsoft Azure privately through AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute VXCs.
Automation: Megaport links MCR customers to its API documentation and Terraform Provider for integration and automation.
Support: Megaport offers logged-in live chat with its in-house technical support team at any time of day or night, along with technical documentation and phone support.
Compliance: Megaport’s Trust Center lists ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017:2015, GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, and PIPEDA among its compliance items.
Customer data: Megaport says it does not store customer data except minimal B2B metadata for billing and troubleshooting, and that it reads IP packet headers where needed to route and forward packets.
Pricing terms: The MCR pricing documentation says the default minimum term is 12 months and lists no minimum term or 12-, 24-, and 36-month options, billed monthly.
Intended users: Megaport describes MCR as supporting private routing between cloud environments and customer Ports, including multicloud and hybrid connectivity.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Cloud Network Management Software in 2026#14 of 20

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Sources

megaport.com/products/megaport-cloud-router/· checked 2 Oct 2026
megaport.com/solutions/ipsec-tunnel/· checked 2 Oct 2026
connect.megaport.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
megaport.com/contact/support/· checked 2 Oct 2026
trust.megaport.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
docs.megaport.com/ja/finance/mcr-pricing/· checked 2 Oct 2026