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pfSense

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

Some of the top features or benefits of pfSense are: Open Source, Comprehensive Feature Set, Customizability, Excellent Documentation, Enterprise Level Security, and Scalability. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best pfSense Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best pfSense alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
Filter: 12 Open-Source Alternatives. Latest update:

  1. 72

    OPNsense® you next open source firewall. Free Download. High-end Security Made Easy™. Offers Intrusion Prevention, Captive Portal, Traffic Shaping and more.

    Open Source

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  2. 56

    The main product of MikroTik is a Linux-based operating system known as MikroTik RouterOS.

    /mikrotik-routeros-alternatives
  3. Elegant user management, tailor-made for B2B SaaS

    Try for free freemium

    Try for free
  4. 49

    OpenWrt is an open-source firmware based on Linux for wireless routers

    Open Source

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  5. 69

    SonicWall security solutions protects your network, systems, users and data from cyber threats.

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  6. 78

    Comodo Firewall Pro - Secure your system against internal attacks such as Trojan viruses /...

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  7. 40

    Sqreen is a web application security monitoring and protection solution helping companies protect their apps and users from attacks. Get started in minutes.

    /sqreen-alternatives
  8. 64

    Untangle NG Firewall filters traffic based on IP address, protocol and port, which enables administrators to designate which systems and services (HTTP, FTP, etc.) are publicly available.

    /untangle-ng-firewall-alternatives
  9. 43

    VyOS in an open source Linux-based operating system sold and distributed by Sentrium corporations. It is geared toward IT specialists and network administrators for the purpose of securing network and company data... read more.

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  10. 44

    Windows Firewall Control is not the built in firewall system in the Windows operating systems.

    /windows-firewall-control-alternatives
  11. 43

    Lightweight and non-intrusive firewall

    /tinywall-alternatives
  12. 47

    Visualize network activity in detail, get notified when new apps access the network, look out for...

    /glasswire-alternatives
  13. 40

    IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall.

    /ipfire-alternatives
  14. 40

    Emsisoft Online Armor Firewall is a freemium online firewall protection system by the Emsisoft that is based on the own independent protection technology of the Emsisoft.

    /emsisoft-online-armor-firewall-alternatives
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