
OPNsense
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| Fact | OPNsense | WinGate |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 1995 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Middelharnis, the Netherlands | Auckland, New Zealand |
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.
WinGate suits Windows organizations that need proxy, gateway or email server functions with web access controls. Its free version may fit deployments of up to 10 users, while paid licenses are sized by concurrent users.