Algo VPN
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| Fact | Algo VPN | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States | Middelharnis, the Netherlands |
| License | Algo is distributed under the AGPLv3, and the project says closed-source modifications or services may require a license exception. | OPNsense is available under the Open Source Initiative approved 2-clause BSD license. |
| Maker | Trail of Bits describes Algo VPN as one of its public-good products and says the company was founded in 2012. | Deciso B.V. is identified as the founder and sustaining company behind OPNsense. |
Algo suits advanced users who want to deploy and manage a personal VPN on a cloud provider or their own Ubuntu server. It may suit administrators who need to add or remove users after deployment.
OPNsense suits people and organizations seeking a self-hosted firewall and routing platform with VPN, traffic monitoring, and intrusion-prevention capabilities. Its Business Edition is intended for companies, enterprises, and professionals seeking commercial features and a selective upgrade path.