Instead of buying an Eero mesh router, check out these six alternatives

Eero is one of the biggest names when it comes to consumer mesh routers. The company's routers are easy to set-up, connect, and maintain, but Eeero is far from the only brand in this space. If you're looking for an alternative to the Eero craze, these are your best bets.

So easy to use

Google Wifi

Staff pick

In addition to its Pixel phones and Home smart speakers, Google also makes a mesh router system called Google Wifi! Available in a one and three-pack, Google Wifi is one of the most straightforward mesh router systems out there. Everything is handled through the excellent Google Wifi Android app, Network Assist tech ensures you always have a fast connection, and with three points set up in your home, you have coverage for up to 4,500 square feet.

From $99 at Amazon

Router + smart home hub

Samsung SmartThings Mesh Router

Samsung's SmartThings mesh routers work similarly to Google Wifi. You can buy just one or three to get 4,500 square feet of coverage. And there's a feature that hops between Wi-Fi channels for you, so you always have the fastest speeds possible. Where things get interesting, however, is when you consider that the router also doubles as a SmartThings hub! So, if you have SmartThings light bulbs, doorbells, cameras, etc., they can all connect to your router as the central hub for everything.

From $118 at Amazon

Great for larger homes

Linksys Velop

That's all fine and dandy, but what if your primary concern is with blanketing your house with as much possible Wi-Fi coverage that you can get? If that's the case, the Linksys Velop system is probably for you. It's ideal for large households (five or more bedrooms) and comes with a range of up to 6,000 square feet. Setup is handled through the Linksys mobile app which also provides controls for parental controls, guest access, and more.

From $195 at Amazon

10,000 square feet of coverage

AmpliFi HD

Without a doubt, the AmpliFi HD is one of the most eye-catching mesh router systems we've seen. While the two mesh points have a pretty common design, the primary router station has its own touchscreen for showcasing your network's current data speeds and controlling some settings. Setup takes as little as five minutes, you get coverage up to an impressive 10,000 square feet, and the AmpliFi app allows you to control and monitor your network with ease.

From $137 at Amazon

Does it all

Netgear Orbi

Netgear is one of the most iconic names when it comes to consumer networking tech. And its Orbi mesh router system stands out as one of its best products yet. With an Orbi base station and two extenders, you'll get 5,000 square feet of coverage, download speeds up to 2.2Gbs, and an easy setup process that's handled via the Orbi app. If you want to maximize your speeds, you'll find two ethernet ports on the back of the main router for establishing a wired connection with your gadgets.

From $257 at Amazon

Budget pick

TP-Link Deco

Last but certainly not least, we have the TP-Link Deco. This is the most affordable option on our list. And while it may not be the most potent mesh router system around, it still gets a lot of things right. The Deco delivers coverage up to 5,500 square feet and can support more than 100 devices at once, enhanced network security features, parental controls, content filtering, and more.

From $82 at Amazon

If we're making some suggestions

Of all the six mesh routers listed here, we think most people will be pleased with Google Wifi. It's relatively affordable, offers incredible speeds/coverage, and is ridiculously easy to set up in just about any home. Simplicity and routers rarely go hand-in-hand, so we greatly appreciate just how straightforward Google Wifi is.

For those of you with unusually large homes that need as much coverage as possible, the AmpliFi HD is hard to ignore. While you'll need to spend a good deal of money to reach the max range of 10,000 square feet, it's the undisputed leader for blanketing your house with as much Wi-Fi as possible.

Last but not least, another router we urge you to check out is the Samsung SmartThings Mesh Router. Its 4,500 square foot coverage matches that of the Google Wifi, but it has the benefit of also acting as a smart hub for Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem. While that won't matter to everyone, that could be a big selling point for smart home enthusiasts.