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Network & Security

A modern, open-source firewall and routing platform with a clean GUI, extensive plugins, and strong security features.

A reliable, BSD-based firewall and router solution widely used for enterprise and small business networks.

A community-driven, open-source network operating system with firewall and routing features, primarily managed via CLI.

A versatile, user-friendly firewall distribution focused on security, intrusion detection, and ease of setup.

Comparison

Feature	OPNsense	pfSense	VyOS	IPFire
Base System	HardenedBSD	FreeBSD	Debian GNU/Linux	Linux-based
Ease of Use	Very user-friendly GUI + plugins	GUI-driven, stable, widely adopted	CLI-focused, best for advanced users	Easy GUI with modular setup
Performance	Excellent, modern architecture	Excellent, proven stability	High performance, resource-efficient	Good, optimized for security
Firewall Features	Stateful firewall, IDS/IPS, VPNs	Stateful firewall, IDS/IPS, VPNs	Advanced routing + firewall rules	Strong firewall, IDS/IPS, VPNs
Extensibility	Plugins + add-ons	Limited add-ons but stable	Highly flexible via CLI configs	Modular add-ons (proxy, IDS)
Target Audience	Businesses, SMBs, advanced home users	Enterprises, SMBs, data centers	Network engineers, advanced users	Home, SMBs, and community users
License	BSD License	Apache License 2.0	GNU GPL v2	GPL License