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OpenBSD PF vs OPNsense

OpenBSD PF

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OPNsense

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FigureOpenBSD PFOPNsense
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
Web—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
API—Yes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published16
Spec score · Firewall Software7.5 (#62)9.5 (#1)
Free planYesYes

Plans

OpenBSD PF

  • OpenBSD PFFree

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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

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OpenBSD PF

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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.

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