OPNsense
9.4#1 in firewall softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Suricata
6.2#12 in intrusion detection and prevention softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | OPNsense | Suricata |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Middelharnis, the Netherlands | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| License | OPNsense is available under the Open Source Initiative approved 2-clause BSD license. | The project says Suricata is licensed under GPLv2 and permits users to run, copy, modify, and distribute the software under its stated open source freedoms. |
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
Suricata plans
- SuricataFree
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 Suricata if…
Suricata suits organizations and individuals needing network threat detection, prevention, or monitoring. Its listed audience includes home, corporate, and government users, as well as developers and researchers.