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pfSense - OPNsense

Enterprise Firewall Solutions

Discover the power of open-source firewall platforms. pfSense and OPNsense provide enterprise-grade security and networking features without the cost of proprietary solutions.

Step into the future today.

Open Source Firewall Platforms

Two powerful solutions for network security and routing.

OPNsense

Modern Security Platform

OPNsense is a fork of pfSense that focuses on security, modern interface design, and regular updates. It offers an intuitive interface and advanced security features.

  • Modern, responsive web interface
  • Built-in intrusion detection (Suricata) 
  • Regular security updates and patches 
  • Two-factor authentication support 
  • Built-in reporting and monitoring tools 
  • NetFlow and traffic analysis  
pfSense

Proven Firewall & Routing Platform

pfSense is a free, open-source customized distribution of FreeBSD tailored for use as a firewall and router. It has been the go-to open-source firewall solution for over 15 years.

  • Based on FreeBSD with proven stability
  • Intuitive web interface for configuration 
  • Extensive package system for added functionality 
  • Advanced firewall and NAT capabilities 
  • VPN support (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard) 
  • Traffic shaping and load balancing
Features
pfSense
OPNsense

Base System

FreeBSD

HardenedBSD

Interface

Traditional web UI

Modern responsive UI

Security Focus  

Firewall & Routing

Intrusion Prevention

VPN Protocols

IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP, WireGuard

IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard

Built-in IDS/IPS

Snort (via package)

Suricata (built-in)

Update Frequency

Regular updates

Frequent security updates

Community

Large established community

Growing active community

Core Firewall Features

Enterprise-grade capabilities for network security


Stateful Firewall

Advanced packet filtering with stateful inspection for maximum security.


VPN Services

Secure remote access with IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard support.


Traffic Shaping

Prioritize critical applications and manage bandwidth effectively.


Intrusion Detection

Identify and prevent malicious network activity in real-time.


High Availability

Set up redundant firewall clusters for mission-critical networks.


Reporting & Monitoring

Comprehensive network insights with detailed reporting tools.