nftables
5.6#76 in firewall softwareLinuxSelf-hosted
Visitnftables vs OPNsense
What both publish
| Fact | nftables | OPNsense |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Netfilter licensing page describes netfilter/iptables as free software distributed under GNU GPLv2 only, with possible exceptions stated in individual source-file headers. | OPNsense is available under the Open Source Initiative approved 2-clause BSD license. |
nftables plans
No prices published.
OPNsense plans
- Business Edition—
- Business Edition 3Yr—
- Community EditionFree
- OPNsense Business Edition 1yr subscription€149 a year
- OPNsense Business Edition 3Yr€399 a year
- OPNsense Business Edition (3Yr)€399, paid once
Pick nftables 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.