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pfBlockerNGNxFilter
Free

Installed as a package within pfSense software; the documentation lists no separate…

 Free

Free for all uses, including commercial ones.

Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Network-wide IP and DNS blocklists from the firewall
  • Country and IP range blocking
  • Per-user policies and reports with Active Directory integration
  • Screen time control and data caps
  • Only runs on pfSense
  • Many options make setup involved for newcomers
  • Not open source
  • More setup than needed for a single household
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed 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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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