NCP Secure Entry vs OPNsense
NCP Secure Entry
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OPNsense
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| Figure | NCP Secure Entry | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Virtual Private Network Software | 8.1 (#23) | 9.0 (#10) |
| Spec score · Business VPN Software | 7.8 (#61) | 8.8 (#17) |
| Authentication | The Windows data sheet describes biometric authentication before connection, with password authentication available when biometric hardware is unavailable or disabled. | The product documents one-time-password authentication and supports LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, captive portal authentication, and 802.1X through plugins. |
| Founded | 1986 | 2014 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Nuremberg, Germany | Middelharnis, the Netherlands |
| Support | NCP directs technical questions to its support email and provides frequently asked questions for starting and using its VPN clients. | Commercial support offers network-design advice, issue solving, and custom development for an annual fee. |
| Target users | NCP recommends the Windows client for single users and organizations with up to 100 remote access users that do not need central management. | The Business Edition is intended for companies, enterprises and professionals seeking a selective upgrade path and additional commercial features. |
Plans
NCP Secure Entry
- NCP Secure Entry macOS ClientPrice not published
- NCP Secure Entry Windows ClientPrice not published
OPNsense
- Business EditionPrice not published
- Business Edition 3YrPrice not published
- Community EditionFree
- OPNsense Business Edition 1yr subscription€149 a year
- OPNsense Business Edition (3Yr)€399, paid once
- OPNsense Business Edition 3Yr€399 a year
In their own words
NCP Secure Entry
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OPNsense
OPNsense is an open-source firewall and routing platform based on FreeBSD, available for self-hosted, web, and API use. Its stateful firewall supports IPv4 and IPv6 and provides live views of passed and blocked traffic. VPN integrations include IPsec, OpenVPN, Tinc, and WireGuard. CARP supports automatic hardware failover with state synchronization, and inline intrusion prevention uses Suricata with Proofpoint Emerging Threats Open rules. The modular Model View Controller framework supports extensions and API functionality. Authentication options include LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, captive portal authentication, and 802.1X through a plugin. Community Edition is free at free under the 2-clause BSD license, and installation is limited to x86-64 architecture. Official setup guides cover AWS images, OVA images, and an Azure Virtual Appliance. Business subscriptions add commercial features and support; listed prices are €149 a year or €399 a year for three years. The project began in 2014 as a fork of pfSense and m0n0wall, with its first official release in January 2015.