Self-Hosted pfSense Alternatives
pfSense is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is OPNsense, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to pfSense and 16 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to pfSense are MikroTik RouterOS, NethServer, DynFi Firewall and Vilfo OS.
Alternatives list
- 14 Secure Programmable Router alternatives
A secure, open-source WiFi router that simplifies network management with easy-to-use policies, device isolation, adblock and advanced DNS controls - customizable with plugins for added flexibility.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Raspberry Pi
- Docker
- iPhone


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Secure Programmable Router is the most popular iPhone alternative to pfSense.
- Secure Programmable Router is Free and Open Source
FRITZ!OS is the genius in the FRITZ! family. With this intelligent operating system, the FRITZ! team reveals intriguing potentials in your home network. This lets your FRITZ!Box use the most advanced technologies while providing for the perfect balance between exciting features...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Self-Hosted

- 9 ROOTer alternatives
The ROOter Project was created to allow the use of USB, PCie and M.2 Cellular modems in routers that don't have this capability using factory firmware.









