pfSense

pfsense.org

World's Most Trusted Open Source Firewall

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/ About /

pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router platform that provides enterprise-grade network security for organizations of all sizes. It includes features such as unified threat management, load balancing, and multi-WAN support. The project is developed and supported by Netgate, which also offers professional services and a commercial version called pfSense Plus.

/ How it works /

pfSense runs as a free open source firewall/router OS that can be installed on commodity hardware or used as a virtual appliance, offering features like UTM, load balancing, and multi-WAN.

/ Who it's for /

enterprises, businesses, and home lab users needing network security

/ More info /

Background.

Status
launched
Business model
freemium
Company
Netgate
/ Discovered patterns /

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