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pfSenseOpenWrt
Free

pfSense Community Edition is free. Netgate sells appliances and support subscriptions.

 Free

Free and open source.

Self-hosted Linux
  • Firewall, router, VPN server and traffic shaping in one web interface
  • Package system adds intrusion detection and DNS blocking
  • Replaces stock firmware with a configurable Linux system
  • Gives new capabilities to existing consumer routers
  • Community Edition trails the Netgate appliance builds in release timing
  • FreeBSD hardware support is narrower than Linux for very new network cards
  • Only runs on supported devices
  • Installing firmware carries a risk of bricking the router
Operating system, Self-hosted Operating system
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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