OPNsense
9.4#1 in firewall softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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postmarketOS
6.5#12 in operating systemsFree planFree planAndroidLinux
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| Fact | OPNsense | postmarketOS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
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
postmarketOS plans
- Nura (formerly postmarketOS)Free
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 postmarketOS if…
Nura may suit people willing to learn how the system works and contribute to development or testing. It is less suited to users looking for an operating system as usable as iOS or Android.