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VisitOpenWrt vs pfSense
What both publish
| Fact | OpenWrt | pfSense |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | OpenWrt says users should know GNU/Linux and basic networking concepts before installing it. | Netgate identifies home and remote workers, businesses, government, education, and service providers as users of pfSense Plus. |
| Support | The project says support may be provided voluntarily by developers and users, but is not guaranteed. | Netgate Global Support covers installation, deployment, and configuration issues, and is available for self-installed and virtual pfSense software. |
OpenWrt plans
- OpenWrtFree
- OpenWrt free softwareFree
pfSense plans
- pfSense Plus Software—
- pfSense Community EditionFree
- pfSense Plus CloudPriced on request
- pfSense Plus on third-party hardware$129 a year
- pfSense Plus on Netgate appliances$189, paid once
Pick OpenWrt if…
OpenWrt suits users customizing embedded devices who are comfortable with GNU/Linux and basic networking. Check the hardware support list and device resources before installing.
Pick pfSense if…
pfSense can suit home and remote workers, businesses, government, education, and service providers looking for firewall and routing software. It supports hardware, virtual-machine, and cloud deployments.