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OpenWrt vs OPNsense: catalog facts
OpenWrt	OPNsense
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, with donations accepted and an official shop.
Linux	Self-hosted
Replaces stock firmware with a configurable Linux system Gives new capabilities to existing consumer routers	Stateful firewall and routing managed through a web interface Regular releases with a public roadmap
Only runs on supported devices Installing firmware carries a risk of bricking the router	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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