pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.




DANOS is described as 'Unified network operating system driving innovation across the networking stack. DANOS is based upon Vyatta and uses DPDK so it should be able to forward packets line rate (10G)' and is a Firewall in the network & admin category. There are five alternatives to DANOS for Linux, Web-based, BSD and Self-Hosted. The best DANOS alternative is pfSense, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DANOS are MikroTik RouterOS, Endian Firewall Community, VyOS and Sophos UTM.
pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.




Linux-based system converts standard PCs into customizable routers, featuring advanced firewall, VPN server and client, bandwidth control, QoS, wireless AP, captive portal, remote management, industry protocol support, automation, and scalable licensing for network needs.

Endian Firewall Community (EFW) is a "turn-key" linux security distribution that turns every system into a full featured security appliance with Unified Threat Management (UTM) functionality. The software has been designed with "usability in mind" and is very...



Sophos UTM integrates complete security software within a single appliance. Choose only the protection you need when you need it. And deploy it on the platform that best fits your business: software, hardware or virtual appliance.


