IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitIPFire vs OPNsense
What both publish
| Fact | IPFire | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| Company facts | LinkedIn describes IPFire as a nonprofit computer and network-security organization headquartered in Datteln, Germany, founded in 2004, with a stated size of 51–200 employees. | Deciso's LinkedIn page lists headquarters in Middelharnis, 11–50 employees, and a 2000 founding year. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intrusion prevention | The built-in IPS performs deep packet inspection against signatures and suspicious-behaviour indicators. | Inline intrusion prevention uses Suricata and Proofpoint Emerging Threats rules, with optional ET PRO subscriptions. |
| Licence | IPFire is free software distributed under GPLv3, while included components must use an approved open-source licence. | OPNsense code is released under the OSI-approved BSD 2-Clause Simplified licence, allowing modification and redistribution subject to its conditions. |
| Rating on G2 | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. | 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. |
IPFire plans
- IPFireFree
- IPFire softwareFree
- IPFire Nano Appliance$749, paid once
- IPFire Mini Appliance (US)$979, paid once
- IPFire Standard Support$1,099 a year
- IPFire Enterprise Appliance (US)$4,299, paid once
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 IPFire if…
IPFire suits individuals, businesses, and organizations that need firewall and security tools across home-office or larger network deployments. It is available for Linux, self-hosted, and web environments.
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.