Endian Firewall Community
6.7#36 in firewall softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitEndian Firewall Community vs OPNsense
What both publish
| Fact | Endian Firewall Community | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy | Middelharnis, the Netherlands |
| Intrusion prevention | Its IPS analyzes traffic flows to protect against internal and external threats. | Inline intrusion prevention uses Suricata and Proofpoint Emerging Threats rules, with optional ET PRO subscriptions. |
| License | The comparison page identifies the Community Edition as using an open-source GPL license. | OPNsense is available under the Open Source Initiative approved 2-clause BSD license. |
Endian Firewall Community plans
- Endian Firewall CommunityFree
OPNsense plans
- Business Edition—
- Business Edition 3Yr—
- Community EditionFree
- OPNsense Business Edition 1yr subscription€149 a year
- OPNsense Business Edition (3Yr)€399, paid once
- OPNsense Business Edition 3Yr€399 a year
Pick Endian Firewall Community if…
It suits home and small-network users, home-lab operators, and people learning, testing or protecting network environments. It is also an option for Linux users who can work without professional support.
Pick OPNsense if…
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.