pfSense pricing
5 plans read from pfsense.org
pfSense Plus SoftwarePrice not published 1 instance Read 21 Sep 2026 · netgate.com
pfSense Community EditionFree Free network firewall distribution · self-hosted installation Read 2 Oct 2026 · pfsense.org
pfSense Plus CloudPriced on request Starting at $0.08/hr; software prices range from $0.08/hr to $0.40/hr depending on provider and VM option.Amazon and Azure marketplaces · VM options vary by memory, CPU, storage, and networking · free 30 day software trials Read 2 Oct 2026 · netgate.com
pfSense Plus on third-party hardware$129 a year Starting at $129/yr.Third-party hardware deployment · Netgate Installer Read 2 Oct 2026 · netgate.com
pfSense Plus on Netgate appliances$189, paid once Starting at $189; pfSense Plus is included at no charge with a Netgate appliance.Turnkey appliance · support and warranty options vary by appliance Read 2 Oct 2026 · netgate.com
In short
- pfSense has a free plan (pfSense Plus Software).
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 3, from $129 a year.
- 1 plan is priced on request (pfSense Plus Cloud).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrowdSec | $49/mo | Yes | Yes |
| OPNsense | — | Yes | No |
| IPFire | $91.58/mo | Yes | Yes |
| OSSEC | $4.58/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Arista NG Firewall | $22.50/mo | Yes | No |
| Wazuh | $571/mo | Yes | Yes |
| SELKS | — | Yes | No |
| Atomic OSSEC | — | No | Yes |