IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall. It focuses on flexibility, and scales from small to middle sized business networks and home networks.
pfSense AlternativesOnly apps categorised as VPN Services
The best VPN alternative to pfSense is IPFire, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to pfSense and 11 are VPN Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting VPN Service alternatives to pfSense are MikroTik RouterOS, NethServer, Endian Firewall Community and VyOS.
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pfSense alternatives are mainly VPN Services, but if you're looking for Firewalls or Operating Systems you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to pfSense.
Alternatives list
14 IPFire alternatives
27 MikroTik RouterOS alternativesLinux-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.
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- Paid
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Self-Hosted
MikroTik RouterOS vs pfSense Comments
- MikroTik RouterOS is Paid and Proprietary
11 NethServer alternativesNethServer 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.
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NethServer vs pfSense Comments
Top Positive CommentAasMulti purpose server. Not just firewall.
Top Negative CommentIt's main function (server) does not match pfSense (firewall)
pfSense is a firewall and router, NethServer is a Linux server platform for running other types of services
- NethServer is Freemium and Open Source
- NethServer is Privacy focused
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...
23 VyOS alternativesVyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality.
10 ZeroShell alternativesZeroshell 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.
13 Kerio Control alternativesProtect your network from viruses, malware and malicious activity with Kerio Control, the easy-to-administer yet powerful all-in-one security solution.
134 CacheGuard Gateway alternativesCacheGuard Gateway is a free and open-source Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution, a Web Application Firewall (WAF), and a Quality of Service (QoS) platform designed to optimize WAN traffic. To obtain a CacheGuard Gateway appliance, download CacheGuard-OS and install it on...
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 (BSD-3-Clause)
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- Self-Hosted
- Raspberry Pi
- Docker
- iPhone
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OpenContrail is an Apache 2.0-licensed project that is built using standards-based protocols and provides all the necessary components for network virtualization–SDN controller, virtual router, analytics engine, and published northbound APIs.
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Mainly a router, after all