pfSense Alternatives

Alternatives list

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   NethServer

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   NethServer is an application manager for Linux servers. The product's main feature is the ability to easily and quickly install and manage instances of applications over multiple nodes. It allows users to deploy services, like [Nextcloud](https://alternativeto.

   11 NethServer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • VPN
   • Web Server

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Self-Hosted

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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   NethServer vs pfSense Comments

   Top Positive Comment by Aas · Oct 15, 2018

   Multi purpose server. Not just firewall.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Jun 20, 2019

   It's main function (server) does not match pfSense (firewall)

   Negative comment by Guest · May 3, 2021

   pfSense is a firewall and router, NethServer is a Linux server platform for running other types of services

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   • NethServer is Freemium and Open SourcepfSense is also Freemium and Open Source
   • NethServer is a VPN pfSense is a Firewall
   • NethServer is Privacy focusedpfSense is not according to our users
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   IPCop

    14 likes

   IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. The IPCop interface is very user-friendly and task-based. IPCop offers the critical functionality of an expensive network appliance using stock, or even obsolete...

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Firewall

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Discontinued

   The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.9, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

   IPCop vs pfSense Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Nov 7, 2019

   Low HW needs, easy to use.

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   • IPCop is Free and Open SourcepfSense is Freemium and Open Source
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   OpenWISP

    11 likes

   OpenWISP is a free and open-source platform for efficient IT network deployment, monitoring & management. It allows automation of many aspects of networks: from configuration to monitoring, RADIUS, hotspots, mesh and firmware upgrades, all backed by the reliability of the...

   17 OpenWISP alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Wi-Fi Hotspot

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Self-Hosted

   • Italy
   • EU

   

   

   

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   LibreMesh

    20 likes

   LibreMesh is a set of modules extending the OpenWrt router distribution to create self-configuring wireless and wired mesh networks.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • OpenWrt
   • LEDE - Linux Embedded Development Environment

   

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   Kerio Control

    4 likes

   Protect your network from viruses, malware and malicious activity with Kerio Control, the easy-to-administer yet powerful all-in-one security solution.

   13 Kerio Control alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • VPN

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • United States

   

   

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   CacheGuard Gateway

    7 likes

   CacheGuard Gateway is a free, open-source network security appliance for startups, growing businesses, and SMEs/SMBs that need enterprise-grade protection without the complexity or cost.

   137 CacheGuard Gateway alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Firewall

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • VirtualBox
   • Self-Hosted
   • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
   • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
   • Proxmox Virtual Environment

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Juniper Contrail

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   Contrail Networking is a software-defined networking (SDN) platform based on the open-source network virtualization project, OpenContrail. The Juniper platform automates and orchestrates the creation of highly scalable virtual networks.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Self-Hosted

   

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    Zorp GPL

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    Zorp GPL is a next generation, open source proxy firewall with deep protocol analysis. It allows you to inspect, control, and modify traffic on the application layer of the ISO/OSI model. Decisions can be made based on data extracted from the application-level traffic (for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application type

    • Firewall

    Origin

    • Hungary
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

    Good alternative?Is Zorp GPL a good alternative to pfSense?

     
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    ZeroShell

     8 likes

    Zeroshell is a Linux distribution for servers and embedded devices aimed at providing the main network services a LAN requires. It is available in the form of Live CD or Compact Flash image and you can configure and administer it using your web browser.

    10 ZeroShell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Firewall
    • VPN

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    • Italy
    • EU

    

    

    

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    DynFi Manager

     1 like

    Centralized manager for Open Source firewalls

    Automate certain administrative tasks All your firewalls are accessible in 1 click Auto-connect your firewalls to DynFi Manager pfSense® and OPNsense® compatible manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Firewall

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    

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    ImmortalWrt

     1 like

    ImmortalWrt is a Linux-based embedded operating system for network devices such as routers and access points. It is a fork of OpenWrt. ImmortalWrt includes additional packages, expanded device support, and optimized default profiles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application type

    • Router Custom Firmware

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux

    • Global

    

    

    

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    BSD Router Project:

     2 likes

    BSD Router Project (BSDRP) is an embedded free and open source software router distribution based on FreeBSD with FRRouting (Quagga fork) and Bird.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    

    Good alternative?Is BSD Router Project: a good alternative to pfSense?