OPNsense
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VisitOPNsense vs Photon OS
What both publish
| Fact | OPNsense | Photon OS |
|---|---|---|
| License | OPNsense is available under the Open Source Initiative approved 2-clause BSD license. | The site says ISO and OVA images are distributed under the VMware Photon OS EULA and links to open source license information. |
OPNsense plans
- Business Edition—
- Business Edition 3Yr—
- Community EditionFree
- OPNsense Business Edition 1yr subscription€149 a year
- OPNsense Business Edition 3Yr€399 a year
Photon OS plans
- Photon OSFree
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.
Pick Photon OS if…
Photon OS suits developers and operators building container, Kubernetes, cloud, or edge environments on physical hardware, virtual machines, or public clouds. Its Raspberry Pi images also make it relevant to users deploying on that device.