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DD-WRT vs OPNsense: catalog facts
DD-WRT	OPNsense
Free Free, open-source firmware.	Free Free and open source, with donations accepted and an official shop.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Adds VPN support to consumer routers QoS controls for prioritising network traffic	Stateful firewall and routing managed through a web interface Regular releases with a public roadmap
Only works on supported router models Replacing router firmware can make the device unusable if it goes wrong	Needs a dedicated machine or virtual machine to run Assumes some networking knowledge to configure well
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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