pfSense
5.7#19 in firewall management softwareWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitpfSense vs WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
7.9#10 in authenticator appsAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | pfSense | WatchGuard AuthPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Intended users | The maker lists home and remote workers, businesses, government, education, and service providers among pfSense Plus users. | WatchGuard describes AuthPoint as serving organizations and MSPs, with multi tenant management for MSPs managing multiple customer accounts. |
| Purpose | pfSense is a free, open-source FreeBSD distribution designed to work as a firewall and router, managed through a web interface. | AuthPoint is a cloud-based identity security and multi-factor authentication service that protects logins to endpoints, VPNs, Microsoft environments, and cloud applications. |
| Support | Netgate offers purchasable global support for self-installed software and virtual pfSense deployments. | The AuthPoint MFA subscription includes technical support and feature updates. |
pfSense plans
- pfSense CE—
- pfSense Plus with TAC Lite—
- pfSense Plus with TAC Pro—
- pfSense Plus with TAC Enterprise—
WatchGuard AuthPoint plans
- AuthPoint MFAPriced on request
- AuthPoint Total Identity SecurityPriced on request
Pick pfSense if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WatchGuard AuthPoint if…
AuthPoint is aimed at organizations and managed service providers that need multi-factor authentication across connected services. Its multi-tenant management may suit providers administering multiple customer accounts.