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OPNsense vs OpenWrt: catalog facts
OPNsense	OpenWrt
Free Free and open source, with donations accepted and an official shop.	Free Free and open source.
Self-hosted	Linux
Stateful firewall and routing managed through a web interface Regular releases with a public roadmap	Replaces stock firmware with a configurable Linux system Gives new capabilities to existing consumer routers
Needs a dedicated machine or virtual machine to run Assumes some networking knowledge to configure well	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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