Headscale
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VisitHeadscale vs OPNsense
What both publish
| Fact | Headscale | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| API | Headscale provides HTTP REST and gRPC interfaces for web interfaces, remote control, and custom integrations, and both require an API key. | OPNsense exposes HTTP GET and POST API endpoints using module/controller/command paths and JSON payloads. |
Headscale plans
- HeadscaleFree
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 Headscale if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.