nftables vs OPNsense
nftables
netfilter.org
OPNsense
opnsense.orgSide by side
| Figure | nftables | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 6 |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 7.2 (#69) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Netfilter licensing page describes netfilter/iptables as free software distributed under GNU GPLv2 only, with possible exceptions stated in individual source-file headers. | OPNsense is available under the Open Source Initiative approved 2-clause BSD license. |
| Support | The project directs questions to mailing lists and bug reports to its tracker; it says the small core team cannot help individual users configure firewalls. | Commercial support offers network-design advice, issue solving, and custom development for an annual fee. |
Plans
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
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.