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IPFire vs OpenWrt: catalog facts
IPFire	OpenWrt
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Self-hosted	Linux
WireGuard, OpenVPN and IPsec supported out of the box Network segmentation into DMZ, guest and trusted zones	Replaces stock firmware with a configurable Linux system Gives new capabilities to existing consumer routers
Needs a dedicated machine or virtual machine Configuring zones and VPNs assumes networking knowledge	Only runs on supported devices Installing firmware carries a risk of bricking the router
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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